Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from £301
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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
7 Mar — 14 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2026.
Tue 5/522:55
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/521:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£462
Wed 13/522:55
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/521:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£463
Fri 13/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/507:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£464
Sun 15/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/421:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£477
Sat 21/203:30
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:15
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£481
Fri 20/222:50
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/322:35
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£496
Thu 12/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£506
Thu 19/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/313:10
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£514
Tue 14/422:55
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£527
Best flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
Tue 5/522:55
CMB
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MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/521:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£462
Thu 12/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops51h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 20/511:00
MEL
-
CMB
3 stops62h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/2£560
Wed 13/522:55
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/521:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£463
Sun 15/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/421:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£477
Wed 11/320:20
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops57h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
CMB
3 stops41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/2£568
Sat 21/203:30
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:15
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£481
Thu 12/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£506
Tue 14/422:55
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£527
Fri 20/317:15
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/307:45
MEL
-
CMB
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£570
Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Colombo to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
Wed 18/300:25
CMB
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MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Thu 26/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 2/2£817
Thu 19/300:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 27/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/2£869
Sat 21/200:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 1/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 2/2£904
Thu 19/200:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 2/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 2/2£928
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 20/222:50
CMB
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MEL
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/322:35
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£496
Sat 21/203:30
CMB
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MEL
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:15
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£481
Thu 12/322:50
CMB
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MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£506
Thu 12/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops31h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 18/511:00
MEL
-
CMB
3 stops59h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/2£551
Thu 12/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops51h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 20/511:00
MEL
-
CMB
3 stops62h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/2£560
Fri 13/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/507:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£464
Sun 15/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/421:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£477
Thu 19/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/313:10
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£514
Fri 20/312:30
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/313:10
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£553
One-way flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
Sat 28/222:50
CMB
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MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£301
Sat 4/410:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£303
Fri 3/422:10
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops55h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/2£329
Wed 25/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops52h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/2£331
Tue 7/722:55
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£332
Wed 11/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops52h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£345
Wed 4/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops52h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£348
Thu 26/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops27h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/2£349
Sun 22/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops55h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/2£350
Thu 26/222:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£355
Fri 8/502:05
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops22h 05m
Batik Air
Deal found 5/2£383
Find flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
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ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 5/5
22:55-20:30
1 stop17h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 14/5
21:45-09:40
1 stop16h 25m
£462
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 13/5
22:55-20:30
1 stop17h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 21/5
21:45-21:55
1 stop28h 40m
£463
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 15/3
10:25-05:00
1 stop13h 05m
Melbourne
Tue 14/4
21:45-09:40
1 stop16h 25m
£477
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 21/2
03:30-05:40
2 stops20h 40m
Melbourne
Sun 1/3
06:15-21:50
1 stop21h 05m
£481
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 12/3
22:50-05:00
1 stop24h 40m
Melbourne
Mon 20/4
07:00-21:55
1 stop19h 25m
£506
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 14/4
22:55-20:30
1 stop17h 05m
Melbourne
Sat 25/4
21:45-09:40
1 stop16h 25m
£527
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 12/3
01:05-10:00
3 stops51h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 20/5
11:00-21:10
3 stops62h 40m
£560
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 11/3
20:20-11:00
3 stops57h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 18/3
12:00-23:40
3 stops41h 10m
£568
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 20/3
17:15-21:20
2 stops22h 35m
Melbourne
Fri 27/3
07:45-21:50
2 stops19h 35m
£570
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 28/2
22:50-05:00
1 stop24h 40m
£301
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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 89 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 Melbourne Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £419). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £825). 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 MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
How often are flights from Colombo to Melbourne delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Melbourne 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?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Bangkok (BKK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £673.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 5 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, such as Thai Airways and SriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
Related info for your journey
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Thai Airways, at £611, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be SriLankan Airlines. Thai Airways is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £419). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £825). 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 February 2026.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
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