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	$610	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 14 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $610
Cheapest one-way flight	$309	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 18 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $309
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,028	SriLankan Nonstop 10 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $1,028
Last-minute weekend getaway	$809	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $809
Cheapest business class flights	$2,367	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $2,367

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: $460–690
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $780–1,050

Popular airlines from Colombo to Melbourne

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $1,028

Typical price: $1,050–1,600

7 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Singapore Airlines

23 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $760–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $983

Typical price: $880–2,050

20 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Air India

from $770

Typical price: $1,050–1,800

16 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Etihad

from $815

Typical price: $900–1,750

15 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 39 min 105 mi
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)

Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 43 min 93 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 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 $460 to $690.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $610. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $309.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,028, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $983, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $770, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $815, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne starts at $610 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $309 and departs on Wed, May 13.

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 23 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:

China Eastern offers 21 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Cathay Pacific offers 20 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air India offers 16 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Etihad offers 15 connecting flights per week. Etihad 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 $610. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $309.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,028, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $983, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $770, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $815, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 15.

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 $809 is offered by AirAsia, AirAsia X from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.

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 $1,028 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27 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 $2,367 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Melbourne start at $610 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 11.

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 $809 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with AirAsia, AirAsia X.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Melbourne at price $809 is offered by AirAsia, AirAsia X from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.

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.