Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney from $463
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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — SYD
17 May — 24 May1
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 March or May, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 17 April 2026.
Wed 26/822:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/110:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$828
Mon 20/401:05
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops28h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/510:20
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop15h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/4$834
Wed 13/501:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/509:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop34h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$855
Wed 6/501:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/509:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$899
Sat 30/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/609:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$902
Thu 21/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$910
Tue 5/507:35
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/514:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$949
Sun 31/506:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/620:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$980
Thu 4/622:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:15
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$984
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 17 April 2026.
Thu 21/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$910
Thu 4/620:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops31h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 11/611:00
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops59h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,306
Sun 31/512:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/609:45
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,019
Thu 28/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/613:00
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,097
Thu 28/522:10
CMB
-
SYD
3 stops29h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 4/611:00
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops59h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4$1,318
Thu 21/522:10
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops29h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 31/510:05
SYD
-
CMB
3 stops36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,318
Fri 1/505:00
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/509:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,239
Mon 1/620:30
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 27/610:00
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops60h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4$1,345
Fri 29/520:30
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 5/620:30
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,382
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 17 April 2026.
Sat 30/500:05
CMB
-
SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 7/616:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,715
Thu 28/500:05
CMB
-
SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 5/616:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,729
Thu 30/400:05
CMB
-
SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 15/516:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,740
Fri 29/500:05
CMB
-
SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 6/616:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,746
Fri 1/500:05
CMB
-
SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 15/516:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,758
Thu 30/400:05
CMB
-
SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 8/516:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,833
Thu 8/1000:05
CMB
-
SYD
Nonstop10h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 24/1017:10
SYD
-
CMB
Nonstop11h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,902
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Sydney. Data last updated 17 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 20/401:05
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops28h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/510:20
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop15h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/4$834
Tue 5/507:35
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/514:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$949
Wed 6/501:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/509:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$899
Wed 13/501:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/509:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop34h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$855
Thu 21/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$910
Sat 30/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/609:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$902
Sun 31/506:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/620:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$980
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 17 April 2026.
Sat 22/810:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$463
Sun 17/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$471
Sat 16/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$473
Thu 21/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$478
Wed 27/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$481
Wed 13/505:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$523
Sat 23/506:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$533
Thu 14/506:30
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$544
Sat 9/506:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$560
Tue 12/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
3 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$565
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 17 April 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 21/5
22:55-08:20
1 stop28h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 31/5
20:50-21:55
1 stop29h 35m
$910
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 31/5
12:30-19:20
2 stops26h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 7/6
09:45-11:30
2 stops30h 15m
$1,019
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 28/5
22:55-08:20
1 stop28h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 4/6
13:00-16:05
2 stops31h 35m
$1,097
Fastest return journey
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 1/5
05:00-18:25
1 stop32h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 15/5
09:45-21:55
1 stop16h 40m
$1,239
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 4/6
20:30-08:00
2 stops31h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 11/6
11:00-18:20
3 stops59h 50m
$1,306
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 28/5
22:10-08:00
3 stops29h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 4/6
11:00-18:20
3 stops59h 50m
$1,318
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 21/5
22:10-08:00
2 stops29h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 31/5
10:05-18:20
3 stops36h 45m
$1,318
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 1/6
20:30-12:35
1 stop35h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 27/6
10:00-18:20
2 stops60h 50m
$1,345
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 29/5
20:30-12:35
1 stop35h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 5/6
20:30-19:00
1 stop27h 00m
$1,382
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
ColomboSydney
CMB - SYD
CMBSYD
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 17/5
22:55-19:35
1 stop16h 10m
$495
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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 10 April 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 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.
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 $1,157). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,031). 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 17 April 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 38% of weekly flights between Colombo and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 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 38% 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 59% 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 $1,085.
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 49m.
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 3h 17m.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Malaysia Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $768. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $969 and $1,046, respectively. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 47% 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?
$441 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 $646 and $682, 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 $1,397, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $911. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $828.
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 $1,157). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,031). 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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