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$478 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)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne 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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23:15 - 05:30CMB-MEL
25h 45m2 stops
21:20 - 21:55MEL-CMB
29h 05m2 stops
Sat, 18 May - Sat, 17 Aug
10:40 - 05:30CMB-MEL
14h 20m1 stop
07:00 - 21:55MEL-CMB
19h 25m1 stop
$1,007
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Thu, 18 Jul - Mon, 22 Jul
00:50 - 22:15CMB-MEL
16h 55m1 stop
14:25 - 23:35MEL-CMB
37h 40m1 stop
$1,297Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 8 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
01:10 - 22:15CMB-MEL
16h 35m1 stop
06:30 - 23:35MEL-CMB
21h 35m2 stops
$1,352Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 7 May - Tue, 4 Jun
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
15:10 - 23:25MEL-CMB
13h 45m1 stop
$1,404Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 13 May - Fri, 14 Mar
00:25 - 08:10CMB-MEL
27h 15m1 stop
15:10 - 23:25MEL-CMB
13h 45m1 stop
$1,435Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 10 Mar
12:15 - 08:50CMB-MEL
16h 05m1 stop
12:00 - 21:30MEL-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
$1,485Qantas Airways
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Thu, 9 May - Thu, 23 May
00:50 - 06:00CMB-MEL
24h 40m1 stop
07:15 - 23:35MEL-CMB
20h 50m1 stop
$1,496Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 24 Jul - Tue, 13 Aug
00:50 - 17:10CMB-MEL
35h 50m1 stop
07:00 - 23:30MEL-CMB
22h 00m1 stop
$1,516Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Mon, 10 Mar
12:15 - 05:35CMB-MEL
12h 50m1 stop
10:20 - 23:35MEL-CMB
17h 45m1 stop
$1,540Qantas Airways
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Wed, 8 May - Tue, 4 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 $1,102 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 $1,651.

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 August, where tickets cost $1,652 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $2,693 and $2,349 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 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 $1,297 on Cathay Pacific, followed by Malaysia Airlines ($1,404). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $578 on IndiGo and from $718 on Cathay Pacific.

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 $1,596.

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

$478
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 $313 for a one-way ticket and $643 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, SkyTeam, 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
3 stops
32h 20mCMB-MEL
$478
15/5Wed
1 stop
26h 05mCMB-MEL
$483
5/6Wed
3 stops
40h 50mCMB-MEL
$497
14/5Tue
2 stopsIndiGo
45h 45mCMB-MEL
$578
28/5Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
16h 35mCMB-MEL
$718
14/5Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
29h 35mCMB-MEL
$720
27/5Mon
3 stopsChina Eastern
52h 15mCMB-MEL
$721
31/5Fri
2 stopsChina Eastern
30h 20mCMB-MEL
$921
5/6Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
34h 30mCMB-AVV
$980
31/5Fri
2 stopsQantas Airways
30h 05mCMB-AVV
$1,028

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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.
8/5Wed
multi-stop
37h 45mCMB-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stop
39h 05mMEL-CMB
$1,342
7/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
16h 35mCMB-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
21h 35mMEL-CMB
$1,352
8/5Wed
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 40mCMB-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 00mMEL-CMB
$1,476
8/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 50mCMB-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
17h 45mMEL-CMB
$1,540
7/5Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
25h 45mCMB-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
17h 45mMEL-CMB
$1,595
7/5Tue
direct
9h 45mCMB-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stop
19h 55mMEL-CMB
$1,672
8/5Wed
multi-stopAir India
42h 40mCMB-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir India
37h 50mMEL-CMB
$1,739
8/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
33h 25mCMB-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
14h 00mMEL-CMB
$1,741
7/5Tue
directSriLankan Airlines
9h 45mCMB-MEL
4/6Tue
directSriLankan Airlines
10h 45mMEL-CMB
$1,794
8/5Wed
directSriLankan Airlines
9h 45mCMB-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
14h 00mMEL-CMB
$1,837

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Colombo - Melbourne Flights

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Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

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Melbourne - Colombo

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