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Cheapest return fare
$1,151
Typical prices: $1,096-$1,433
China Eastern
Wed 5/8Thu 3/9
BNE - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$12,281
Delta
Wed 23/12Sat 9/1
BNE - CMB • Direct
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Cheapest • from $1,151 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,105 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Colombo (BNE-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Brisbane to Colombo that are departing in the next months. 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 return flight deals from Brisbane to Bandaranaike Intl

Wed, 5 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
China Eastern Logo
11:05 - 21:10
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CMB
38h 35m
2 stops
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22:10 - 09:00
CMB
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BNE
30h 20m
3 stops
$1,151China Eastern
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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11:05 - 21:10
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CMB
62h 35m
3 stops
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22:10 - 09:00
CMB
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BNE
54h 20m
3 stops
$1,152China Eastern
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 24 Nov
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09:20 - 10:45
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CMB
29h 55m
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00:45 - 10:45
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BNE
29h 30m
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$1,154Singapore Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
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23:30 - 21:50
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CMB
26h 50m
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00:35 - 21:30
CMB
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BNE
16h 25m
1 stop
$1,155Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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CMB
26h 50m
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19:50 - 14:20
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BNE
14h 00m
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$1,157Multiple Airlines
Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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13:40 - 09:35
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CMB
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16h 25m
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$1,158Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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23:40 - 22:05
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CMB
26h 55m
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10:25 - 11:15
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BNE
20h 20m
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$1,160Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
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13:20 - 11:05
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CMB
26h 15m
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BNE
18h 00m
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$1,161Multiple Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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21h 00m
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16h 25m
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$1,163Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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24h 25m
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16h 25m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to Bandaranaike Intl flights

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

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,106 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,985 and $1,482 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$481
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (50% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Brisbane to Colombo flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $481 for a one-way ticket and $1,151 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Brisbane to Colombo?

    Brisbane airport is called Brisbane and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Colombo?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Colombo from Brisbane?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Brisbane to Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Colombo, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,260 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,348 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Brisbane to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Colombo?

    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 Colombo with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline.

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

    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 Colombo from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Brisbane to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
BNE - SIN
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Cleanliness Help for boarding and sitting Food should have been better

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

After each meal was served I didn't see any flight attendant offer coffee or tea to the passengers after the initial drinks were offered. Other flights I had been one it was standard procedure to offer hot drinks after the meal service.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

Seats were very comfortable. Crew were excellent. Food very good.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

The staff were excellent considering it was a jam packed flight. We had to wait nearly an hour for our baggage to appear on the carousel. That was a real shame.

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

An extremely long flight packed in like sardines. But they feed you often with meals,drinks and snacks. They have a lot of movies and audio books

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

Elderly individual shud be given priority to board the plane together with passengers with children and disabled. Otherwise things are OK.

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

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