Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney from $527

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — SYD
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or May, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 5 May 2026.

Sun 28/622:55
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/720:35
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$968
Sun 16/810:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/920:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$971
Sun 14/606:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/913:00
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$982
Tue 9/622:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/609:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$995
Sun 14/622:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/720:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,002
Wed 3/613:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/620:35
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,006
Sat 15/822:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/809:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,007
Tue 21/710:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/820:35
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,010

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$968

One-way from

$527

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,309

Good round-trip deal

$1,892 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,065 or less
28/6-14/7
  • 28/6-14/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 10m total
  • Colombo to Sydney
24/6
  • 24/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Colombo to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($249 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/10

18:35-18:50

2 stops18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

20:05-11:00

1 stop20h 25m

$1,092

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/8

22:10-08:00

2 stops29h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/8

10:00-18:20

2 stops60h 50m

$1,184

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

20:50-09:40

1 stop17h 20m

$1,185

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

16:00-18:25

2 stops21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

20:00-07:00

1 stop39h 30m

$1,320

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

20:30-12:35

1 stop35h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

20:30-18:20

2 stops50h 20m

$1,345

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/10

23:15-20:20

3 stops39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/1

07:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

$1,415
Fastest return journey

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

$1,421

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/6

17:05-18:25

1 stop20h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

20:00-16:05

1 stop24h 35m

$1,429

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

22:10-09:00

2 stops54h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/6

10:05-19:00

3 stops61h 25m

$1,453

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

20:30-08:00

2 stops55h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

11:00-21:10

3 stops38h 40m

$1,483

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

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 45 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 $1,155). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,027). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways 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.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

    There are many flights that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in 21h 55m. Fly via China Eastern or Air India to get the fastest option. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney is about 8756 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $964. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $970 and $1,061, respectively. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 33% 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?

    $461 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 $645 and $680, 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 $1,602, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,051. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $968.

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  • 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 $1,155). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,027). 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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