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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from £384

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
3 Jul — 10 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 3 June 2026.

Tue 22/919:50
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1001:30
MEL
-
CMB
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£560
Mon 31/802:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/912:00
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£567
Tue 25/807:35
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops24h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/906:15
MEL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/6£576
Sun 21/620:30
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 8/721:30
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/6£584
Mon 29/620:30
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 26/921:30
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5£587
Mon 29/620:30
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 22/911:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/6£587
Tue 1/907:35
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Fri 11/910:15
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop17h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/6£589
Wed 5/811:20
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop16h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 31/1008:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop20h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 30/5£602
Mon 17/800:05
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 8/923:30
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop15h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/5£606
Thu 25/616:20
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/717:20
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/6£609
Thu 25/616:20
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 21/917:20
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/6£610

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 3 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£560

One-way from

£384

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£760

Good round-trip deal

£672 or less
22/9-16/10
  • 22/9-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
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  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
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Cheapest return flight

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/6

22:10-12:40

2 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

£659

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/7

20:30-12:40

1 stop35h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

21:30-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

£660

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/7

20:30-10:00

3 stops57h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

12:00-19:00

2 stops35h 30m

£672

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/6

22:10-09:00

3 stops54h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

£677

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

20:30-12:40

1 stop35h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

11:00-18:20

2 stops35h 50m

£682

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/9

22:10-12:40

3 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

22:30-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

£731

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

22:10-09:00

3 stops30h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

11:00-18:20

2 stops35h 50m

£756

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/6

20:20-22:05

1 stop21h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

22:45-16:50

1 stop22h 35m

£763
Fastest return journey

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/9

00:50-20:35

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

23:35-10:45

1 stop15h 40m

£836
Cheapest one-way

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/6

16:20-15:50

1 stop19h 00m

£384

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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 88 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 £941). 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?

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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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  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like China Eastern fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 34h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5190 mi between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air (72%), SriLankan Airlines (72%) and Air Seychelles (64%).

  • 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 £718, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £661. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne), is priced around £278.

  • 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.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

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    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 £941). 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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