When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 20% on flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,089. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,167.
Flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne to Sri Lanka in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $611.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka for under $1,153. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $1,073, but on average you can expect to pay $1,236.
Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. New policies for travellers booking flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Singapore Airlines flying from Melbourne to Sri Lanka have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka under $1,153. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka is less than $1,128.
There are currently 1+ open flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka within the next 7 days for less than $9,349.
Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Sri Lanka.
While on average a flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka is generally $1,699, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $245. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $1,026 for that flight.
A quick flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka can take about 10h 45m. SriLankan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,113. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Currently priced at $1,074, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Sri Lanka and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,113 and $1,195, respectively.
$990 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways, with prices from $1,020.
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$331 | $530 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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$433 | $570 | No cancel fee | 69% |
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$494 | $724 | No cancel fee | 62% |
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$378 | $733 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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$492 | $743 | No cancel fee | 67% |
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$506 | $752 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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$523 | $753 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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$499 | $803 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$529 | $836 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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$408 | $873 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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