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$319 Find cheap flights from Colombo to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne departing on 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne (CMB-MEL)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent one-way flight deals from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

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22:55 - 05:30CMB-MEL
26h 05m1 stop
12:45 - 21:30MEL-CMB
13h 15m1 stop
Mon, 24 Jun - Wed, 31 Jul
22:55 - 21:55CMB-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
12:45 - 21:30MEL-CMB
13h 15m1 stop
Wed, 19 Jun - Thu, 18 Jul
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
15:10 - 23:25MEL-CMB
13h 45m1 stop
$1,233Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 14 Sep - Thu, 31 Oct
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
13:25 - 22:55MEL-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
$1,241Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 2 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
13:50 - 08:50CMB-MEL
38h 30m2 stops
12:00 - 12:55MEL-CMB
29h 25m2 stops
$1,290IndiGo
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Mon, 24 Jun - Wed, 31 Jul
03:20 - 08:50CMB-MEL
25h 00m2 stops
12:00 - 12:55MEL-CMB
29h 25m2 stops
$1,320IndiGo
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Sun, 23 Jun - Wed, 31 Jul
08:20 - 06:30CMB-MEL
17h 40m1 stop
08:00 - 07:20MEL-CMB
27h 50m2 stops
$1,399Air India
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Thu, 1 Aug - Thu, 8 Aug
08:20 - 06:30CMB-MEL
17h 40m1 stop
08:00 - 07:20MEL-CMB
27h 50m2 stops
$1,407Air India
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Mon, 5 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
07:50 - 16:00CMB-AVV
27h 40m2 stops
06:00 - 21:30AVV-CMB
20h 00m2 stops
$1,419Qantas Airways
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Wed, 19 Jun - Thu, 18 Jul
12:15 - 22:50CMB-AVV
30h 05m2 stops
06:00 - 09:35AVV-CMB
32h 05m2 stops
$1,464Qantas Airways
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Wed, 12 Jun - Thu, 22 Aug
22:55 - 21:55CMB-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
Wed, 26 Jun
22:55 - 21:55CMB-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
Wed, 26 Jun
10:40 - 05:30CMB-MEL
14h 20m1 stop
Thu, 6 Jun
00:50 - 05:55CMB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
$706Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 13 Jun
01:10 - 22:15CMB-MEL
16h 35m1 stop
$708Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 28 May
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
$754Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 9 Sep
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
$846Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 28 May
22:10 - 12:40CMB-MEL
34h 00m3 stops
$886China Eastern
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Sun, 26 May
00:15 - 09:00CMB-MEL
28h 15m2 stops
$889China Eastern
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Wed, 5 Jun
03:20 - 08:50CMB-MEL
25h 00m2 stops
$916IndiGo
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Wed, 5 Jun
22:55 - 05:30CMB-MEL
26h 05m1 stop
07:00 - 21:55MEL-CMB
19h 25m1 stop
Sat, 18 May - Fri, 31 May
23:15 - 05:30CMB-MEL
25h 45m2 stops
07:00 - 21:55MEL-CMB
19h 25m1 stop
Sat, 18 May - Fri, 31 May
23:15 - 05:30CMB-MEL
25h 45m2 stops
00:30 - 21:55MEL-CMB
25h 55m2 stops
Sat, 18 May - Thu, 30 May
21:20 - 09:00CMB-MEL
31h 10m1 stop
11:00 - 19:00MEL-CMB
36h 30m1 stop
$1,310China Eastern
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
12:15 - 08:50CMB-MEL
16h 05m1 stop
12:00 - 21:30MEL-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
$1,531Qantas Airways
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
12:15 - 13:45CMB-MEL
21h 00m2 stops
12:00 - 21:30MEL-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
$1,576Qantas Airways
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,751SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Fri, 31 May
12:15 - 05:35CMB-MEL
12h 50m1 stop
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,810SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
03:05 - 21:50CMB-MEL
38h 15m1 stop
02:25 - 18:30MEL-CMB
44h 35m3 stops
$1,967Emirates
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Fri, 17 May - Thu, 30 May
03:05 - 08:50CMB-MEL
25h 15m2 stops
15:50 - 18:30MEL-CMB
31h 10m3 stops
$2,061Emirates
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Fri, 17 May - Fri, 31 May
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,685SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, 2 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,687SriLankan Airlines
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Sun, 11 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,697SriLankan Airlines
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Tue, 11 Jun - Thu, 22 Aug
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,733SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 31 Jul - Sun, 4 Aug
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,811SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 19 Jun - Sat, 6 Jul
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,849SriLankan Airlines
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Sun, 16 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,853SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 22 May - Thu, 4 Jul
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,872SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 24 Jul - Tue, 13 Aug
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,916SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 12 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
00:25 - 14:40CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
16:10 - 22:25MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$2,143SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, 14 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun

Flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne cost $971 and was between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,534.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Colombo to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne is May, where tickets cost $1,596 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $2,116 and $1,929 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Colombo to Melbourne found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,233 on Malaysia Airlines, followed by IndiGo ($1,290). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $706 on Cathay Pacific and from $754 on Malaysia Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne.
There is just one airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best one-way deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is $1,568.

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and lands in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 9h 45m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Colombo to Melbourne take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 9h 45m.

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Cheapest flight

$319
Flight from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Colombo to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne was $213 for a one-way ticket and $480 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/6Wed
1 stop
18h 30mCMB-MEL
$319
26/6Wed
1 stop
18h 30mCMB-MEL
$322
6/6Thu
1 stop
14h 20mCMB-MEL
$325
13/6Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
24h 35mCMB-MEL
$706
28/5Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
16h 35mCMB-MEL
$708
9/9Mon
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 40mCMB-MEL
$754
28/5Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 40mCMB-MEL
$846
26/5Sun
3 stopsChina Eastern
34h 00mCMB-MEL
$886
5/6Wed
2 stopsChina Eastern
28h 15mCMB-MEL
$889
5/6Wed
2 stopsIndiGo
25h 00mCMB-MEL
$916

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Last minute flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Colombo to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
18/5Sat
multi-stop
26h 05mCMB-MEL
31/5Fri
multi-stop
19h 25mMEL-CMB
$834
18/5Sat
multi-stop
25h 45mCMB-MEL
31/5Fri
multi-stop
19h 25mMEL-CMB
$883
18/5Sat
multi-stop
25h 45mCMB-MEL
30/5Thu
multi-stop
25h 55mMEL-CMB
$937
17/5Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
31h 10mCMB-MEL
20/5Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 30mMEL-CMB
$1,310
17/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
16h 05mCMB-MEL
20/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
14h 00mMEL-CMB
$1,531
17/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 00mCMB-MEL
20/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
14h 00mMEL-CMB
$1,576
17/5Fri
directSriLankan Airlines
9h 45mCMB-MEL
31/5Fri
directSriLankan Airlines
10h 45mMEL-CMB
$1,751
17/5Fri
multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
12h 50mCMB-MEL
20/5Mon
directSriLankan Airlines
10h 45mMEL-CMB
$1,810
17/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
38h 15mCMB-MEL
30/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
44h 35mMEL-CMB
$1,967
17/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
25h 15mCMB-MEL
31/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
31h 10mMEL-CMB
$2,061

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