Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney from $596
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — SYD
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in September or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.
Tue 17/310:25
CMB
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SYD
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$932
Thu 5/303:30
CMB
-
SYD
3 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/509:45
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$937
Fri 1/511:30
CMB
-
SYD
3 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/510:15
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$940
Wed 18/322:50
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/321:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$950
Sat 28/222:50
CMB
-
SYD
3 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$960
Thu 5/303:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/520:35
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$980
Tue 31/322:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/420:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$986
Best flights from Colombo to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Tue 17/310:25
CMB
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SYD
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$932
Fri 1/511:30
CMB
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SYD
3 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/510:15
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$940
Tue 31/322:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/420:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$986
Thu 26/222:50
CMB
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SYD
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,000
Wed 18/310:25
CMB
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SYD
3 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,032
Sun 1/318:35
CMB
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SYD
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/520:35
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,033
Sat 7/203:30
CMB
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SYD
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/221:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,051
Fri 20/222:50
CMB
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SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/310:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,072
Direct flights from Colombo to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Colombo to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Mon 16/300:05
CMB
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SYD
Nonstop10h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 24/317:20
SYD
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CMB
Nonstop10h 55m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,474
Fri 27/200:05
CMB
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SYD
Nonstop10h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 13/317:20
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 55m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,486
Thu 30/400:05
CMB
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SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 12/516:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,542
Thu 5/300:05
CMB
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SYD
Nonstop10h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 29/516:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,671
Thu 5/300:05
CMB
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SYD
Nonstop10h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 30/516:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,675
Thu 19/200:05
CMB
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SYD
Nonstop10h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 20/317:20
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 55m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,731
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Sydney. Data last updated 2 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 15/222:50
CMB
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SYD
3 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/220:05
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,178
Fri 20/222:50
CMB
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SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/310:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,072
Thu 26/222:50
CMB
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SYD
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,000
Sat 28/222:50
CMB
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SYD
3 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$960
Sat 28/220:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 13/321:30
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops31h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/1$1,164
One-way flights from Colombo to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Fri 13/303:00
CMB
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SYD
3 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$596
Tue 17/203:30
CMB
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SYD
3 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$599
Tue 17/222:50
CMB
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SYD
3 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$613
Fri 20/222:50
CMB
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SYD
2 stops49h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$614
Thu 19/210:25
CMB
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SYD
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$622
Sun 15/222:50
CMB
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SYD
2 stops49h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$669
Tue 10/203:30
CMB
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SYD
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$670
Mon 16/222:50
CMB
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SYD
2 stops49h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$688
Find flight deals from Colombo to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
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ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 17/3
10:25-18:50
2 stops26h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/3
13:35-09:25
2 stops25h 20m
$932
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 1/5
11:30-08:20
3 stops40h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 12/5
10:15-21:55
3 stops40h 10m
$940
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 31/3
22:55-20:35
1 stop16h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 8/4
20:50-09:25
1 stop17h 05m
$986
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 26/2
22:50-06:15
2 stops25h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 12/3
13:35-21:10
1 stop13h 05m
$1,000
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 18/3
10:25-12:20
3 stops20h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 25/3
13:35-07:20
3 stops23h 15m
$1,032
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 1/3
18:35-18:50
2 stops18h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 28/5
20:35-11:05
1 stop19h 00m
$1,033
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 7/2
03:30-06:15
2 stops21h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 16/2
21:50-09:25
1 stop17h 05m
$1,051
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 20/2
22:50-09:15
1 stop28h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 20/3
10:45-09:25
1 stop28h 10m
$1,072
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 13/3
03:00-06:15
3 stops21h 45m
$596
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 17/2
03:30-06:15
3 stops21h 15m
$599
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.
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 64 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $680). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,269). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
How often are flights from Colombo to Sydney delayed?
About 40% of weekly flights between Colombo and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 40% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,117.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 48m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 58m.
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from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Most people fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight to Sydney from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Kingsford Smith has 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 5 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney round-trip?
Flying on SriLankan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $541. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $869 and $1,018, respectively. Users have found that SriLankan Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney one-way?
$459 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways, with prices starting from $685 and $702, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney? While on average our users pay $1,586, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $935. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $812.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Sydney?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $680). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,269). 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.
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