Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from £291
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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 May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 4 September 2026.
Fri 23/1010:40 -
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Mon 23/1106:15 -
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Deal found 2/9£396
Thu 3/1222:50 -
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Wed 27/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 2/9£398
Tue 8/919:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 27/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 31/8£434
Sat 5/919:50 -
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Tue 8/912:00 -
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Deal found 1/9£465
Tue 6/1019:50 -
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Tue 13/1013:00 -
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Deal found 31/8£488
Fri 20/1110:25 -
1 stop13h 05m
Tue 24/1101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 31/8£559
Tue 27/1000:45 -
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Sun 8/1119:25 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 2/9£629
Mon 28/922:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Sat 10/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 3/9£652
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 4 September 2026.
Fri 23/1010:40 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 23/1106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 2/9£396
Tue 16/204:00 -
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Sun 28/218:20 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 30/8£609
Sat 16/119:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Sat 23/113:00 -
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Deal found 31/8£753
Mon 12/1022:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Tue 12/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 3/9£396
Fri 23/1010:40 -
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Sat 21/1106:15 -
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Deal found 2/9£396
Thu 3/1222:50 -
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Wed 27/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 1/9£398
Mon 28/922:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Sat 10/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 3/9£652
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 4 September 2026.
Tue 6/1019:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 13/1013:00 -
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Deal found 31/8£488
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Thu 7/113:00 -
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Deal found 2/9£696
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Deal found 2/9£733
Thu 10/1219:50 -
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Thu 31/1213:00 -
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Deal found 30/8£742
Sat 16/119:50 -
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Sat 23/113:00 -
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Deal found 31/8£753
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Sat 10/1017:10 -
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Deal found 3/9£796
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne. Data last updated 4 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 8/919:50 -
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Tue 27/1013:00 -
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Deal found 31/8£434
Tue 8/900:05 -
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Sun 27/907:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 31/8£725
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1 stop27h 45m
Wed 30/913:25 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 31/8£802
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Fri 2/1023:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 31/8£806
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Mon 28/923:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 31/8£825
Wed 9/900:05 -
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Sun 27/907:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 31/8£744
Wed 9/900:35 -
1 stop27h 30m
Wed 30/910:35 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 31/8£753
Thu 10/923:00 -
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Mon 28/900:30 -
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Deal found 31/8£736
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1 stop14h 25m
Sat 3/1023:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 31/8£740
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Wed 30/907:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 31/8£817
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Fri 2/1023:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 31/8£821
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1 stop16h 30m
Mon 28/923:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 31/8£840
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 4 September 2026.
Mon 7/1221:45 -
1 stop16h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/9£291
Sat 30/121:45 -
1 stop16h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 30/8£366
Thu 17/923:00 -
1 stop19h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 1/9£376
Wed 17/200:45 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 3/9£388
Sun 31/110:25 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 31/8£397
Thu 28/122:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 30/8£398
Sun 14/200:45 -
1 stop16h 50m
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Deal found 3/9£400
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Deal found 29/8£406
Mon 4/121:45 -
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Deal found 30/8£411
Wed 10/221:45 -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 3/9£413
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 4 September 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 7/12
21:45-19:45
1 stop16h 30m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£291
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 30/1
21:45-19:45
1 stop16h 30m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£366
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 17/9
23:00-22:35
1 stop19h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£376
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 23/10
10:40-05:00
1 stop12h 50m
Melbourne
Mon 23/11
06:15-21:50
1 stop21h 05m
£396
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 12/10
22:55-00:15
1 stop19h 50m
Melbourne
Tue 12/1
06:15-21:50
1 stop21h 05m
£396
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 23/10
10:40-05:00
1 stop12h 50m
Melbourne
Sat 21/11
06:15-21:50
1 stop21h 05m
£396
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 3/12
22:50-05:00
1 stop24h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 27/1
01:00-09:25
1 stop13h 55m
£398
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 20/2
00:45-07:10
1 stop24h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£400
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 16/1
22:50-05:00
1 stop24h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£406
Fastest return journey
ColomboMelbourne
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 3/10
19:50-10:00
Nonstop9h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£437
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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?
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 75 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £645). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £938). 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 4 September 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £476 and £809 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £396 on Multiple Airlines (23 Oct–21 Nov).
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 4 September 2026.
The most flights from CMB to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 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 17% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 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?
Tuesday 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 17% 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 67% 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.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £653.
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 Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 34m.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 25m.
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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 (85%), SriLankan Airlines (85%) and Ethiopian Air (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay £515, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £418. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne), is priced around £277.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £645). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £938). 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.
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