Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Melbourne (CMB - MEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$613	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 18 hr Sun, Jun 28 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $613
Cheapest one-way flight	$306	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $306
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,258	SriLankan Nonstop 10 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $1,258
Last-minute weekend getaway	$816	Etihad 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $816
Cheapest business class flights	$2,449	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 28 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $2,449

Fastest flight	9 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Melbourne takes 9 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $480–780
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $770–1,050

Popular airlines from Colombo to Melbourne

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $1,258

Typical price: $1,050–1,550

7 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Singapore Airlines

from $1,191

27 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,361

Typical price: $870–2,000

21 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $750–1,500

17 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Etihad

from $816

Typical price: $830–1,700

16 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
THAI

from $1,427

Typical price: $950–1,650

14 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)

Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 4 min 49 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $480 to $780.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $613. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $306.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,258, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,191, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,361, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $816, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest THAI flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,427, flying from May 14 to May 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne starts at $613 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $306 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

9 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, SriLankan is the most popular. SriLankan offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 27 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Melbourne are:

Cathay Pacific offers 21 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
China Eastern offers 17 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Etihad offers 16 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
THAI offers 14 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Colombo and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $613. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $306.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,258, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,191, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,361, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $816, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest THAI flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,427, flying from May 14 to May 27.

SriLankan flies direct from Colombo to Melbourne.

There are 7 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Melbourne at price $816 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

SriLankan flies direct from Colombo to Melbourne.

There are 7 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Melbourne start at $1,258 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with SriLankan.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Melbourne start at $2,449 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 9 with Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Melbourne start at $613 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sun, Jul 12.

To book business class trips from Colombo to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Melbourne starts at $816 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Melbourne at price $816 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.