Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,319 and $1,747 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $917 on Multiple Airlines (19 Sept-5 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 53m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 42m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,220. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,319 and $1,747 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $917 on Multiple Airlines (19 Sept-5 Oct). Find deals

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney round-trip?

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Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $1,155. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,158 and $1,264, respectively. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney? While on average our users pay $1,373, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $979. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $744.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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Consider Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways or Singapore Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney.

Question 14

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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Of the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore.

Question 15

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Kuala Lumpur.

Question 16

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

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The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Sim Lim Square can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $140 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

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To save up to 65% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney from $1,404 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,404 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Sydney from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport average $1,648. You can even find prices in May for less than $1,648, as users have found deals to Sydney from as low as $820. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sydney from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 35%.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to SYD?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 21

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight to Sydney from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Kingsford Smith has 1 inbound flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 5 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Sydney?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Sydney.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Sydney?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Sydney?

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When you search for this flight from Colombo to Sydney, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Sydney?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Colombo to Sydney for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Sydney with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from Colombo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to Sydney become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$917
One-way from	$504
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,485
Good round-trip deal	$1,668 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,018 or less

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,155	Average$1,500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,158	Average$1,423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,264	Average$1,442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,274	Average$1,447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,546	Average$1,870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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