Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from £284
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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 23 December 2025.
Tue 23/1204:00CMB - MEL
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/318:20MEL - CMB
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/12£595
Mon 29/1204:00CMB - MEL
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/218:20MEL - CMB
1 stop31h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/12£640
Tue 30/1216:30CMB - MEL
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/218:20MEL - CMB
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/12£643
Wed 24/1200:45CMB - MEL
1 stop30h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 18/107:00MEL - CMB
2 stops22h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12£718
Fri 26/1200:45CMB - MEL
2 stops53h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 30/108:35MEL - CMB
2 stops20h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12£745
Fri 26/1200:45CMB - MEL
2 stops51h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/108:50MEL - CMB
2 stops44h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12£750
Sat 27/1200:45CMB - MEL
2 stops34h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 30/108:35MEL - CMB
2 stops20h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12£751
Sat 27/1200:45CMB - MEL
2 stops34h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/207:00MEL - CMB
2 stops22h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12£756
Mon 29/1200:40CMB - MEL
1 stop27h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 19/100:30MEL - CMB
1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/12£776
Mon 29/1200:40CMB - MEL
1 stop25h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 19/115:10MEL - CMB
1 stop13h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/12£779
Tue 23/1200:45CMB - MEL
2 stops34h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/108:35MEL - CMB
2 stops20h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12£783
Tue 23/1200:45CMB - MEL
2 stops34h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 21/107:00MEL - CMB
2 stops22h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12£788
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 23 December 2025.
Mon 2/210:25CMB - MEL
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/201:00MEL - CMB
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£565
Sat 21/204:00CMB - MEL
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 13/917:10MEL - CMB
1 stop26h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12£676
Sat 3/123:35CMB - MEL
1 stop26h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 17/108:45MEL - CMB
1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/12£837
Tue 6/100:45CMB - MEL
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/108:10MEL - CMB
2 stops20h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/12£991
Thu 12/222:50CMB - MEL
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:15MEL - CMB
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£608
Wed 11/222:50CMB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:15MEL - CMB
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£613
Mon 16/200:40CMB - MEL
1 stop25h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 14/1208:45MEL - CMB
1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/12£893
Sat 21/209:50CMB - MEL
1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 13/1218:20MEL - CMB
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12£930
Sun 22/200:40CMB - MEL
1 stop25h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 16/1208:45MEL - CMB
1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/12£965
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 1/120:15CMB - MEL
3 stops28h 30mEmirates
Wed 7/116:55MEL - CMB
3 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 22/12£1,648
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 23 December 2025.
Thu 19/323:00CMB - MEL
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£284
Fri 20/310:25CMB - MEL
3 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£306
Thu 26/322:50CMB - MEL
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£316
Tue 24/222:50CMB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£328
Sat 31/122:50CMB - MEL
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£330
Mon 26/122:50CMB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£339
Tue 27/122:50CMB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£346
Thu 22/110:25CMB - MEL
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£351
Thu 9/410:00CMB - MEL
1 stop25h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12£366
Tue 6/122:50CMB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£367
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 23 December 2025.
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 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 2/2
10:25-05:00
1 stop13h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
01:00-09:25
1 stop13h 55m
£565
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 12/2
22:50-05:00
1 stop24h 40m
Melbourne
Sun 1/3
06:15-21:50
1 stop21h 05m
£608
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 11/2
22:50-23:45
1 stop19h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 1/3
06:15-21:50
1 stop21h 05m
£613
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 21/2
04:00-17:00
1 stop31h 30m
Melbourne
Sun 13/9
17:10-15:25
1 stop26h 45m
£676
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 3/1
23:35-07:15
1 stop26h 10m
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
08:45-23:35
1 stop20h 20m
£837
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 16/2
00:40-07:15
1 stop25h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 14/12
08:45-23:35
1 stop20h 20m
£893
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 21/2
09:50-17:00
1 stop25h 40m
Melbourne
Sun 13/12
18:20-20:20
1 stop31h 30m
£930
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 22/2
00:40-07:15
1 stop25h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 16/12
08:45-23:35
1 stop20h 20m
£965
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 6/1
00:45-23:00
1 stop16h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
08:10-23:30
2 stops20h 50m
£991
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 19/3
23:00-10:20
1 stop29h 50m
£284
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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Melbourne
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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 19 December 2025.
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 £427). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £745). 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 23 December 2025.
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.
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Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
The most flights from CMB to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Colombo to Melbourne delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 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?
Wednesday 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 30% 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 79% 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.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £694.
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 2h 04m.
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 23 December 2025.
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.
The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.
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 £622, 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 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are Air Seychelles (80%), SriLankan Airlines (72%) and Ethiopian Air (72%).
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne.
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 £427). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £745). 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 23 December 2025.
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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 23 December 2025.
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