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	$642	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $642
Cheapest one-way flight	$364	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $364
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,149	SriLankan Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $1,149
Last-minute weekend getaway	$875	AirAsia, AirAsia X 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $875
Cheapest business class flights	$2,748	Qantas, SriLankan 2 stops 23 hr Thu, Dec 25 — Wed, Jan 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne is currently $2,748

Fastest flight	10 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Melbourne takes 10 hr
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: $470–700
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $850–1,100

Popular airlines from Colombo to Melbourne

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $1,149

Typical price: $1,100–1,850

7 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Etihad

from $1,079

Typical price: $940–1,750

19 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $980

Typical price: $860–1,950

18 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
China Eastern

from $809

Typical price: $780–1,700

18 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Air India

from $1,061

Typical price: $1,100–1,650

16 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day
Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $1,500–2,250

15 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 40 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
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)

Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 40 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

When are the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $470 to $700.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $642. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $364.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,149, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,079, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $980, flying from Nov 17 to Nov 30.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $809, flying from Dec 28 to Jan 13.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,061, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 7.

What are the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne starts at $642 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $364 and departs on Wed, Dec 10.

How long does it take to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

10 hr is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Melbourne.

When should you fly to Melbourne, Australia?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

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 is the best airline to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

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, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 19 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Melbourne are:

Cathay Pacific offers 18 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
China Eastern offers 18 connecting flights per week. China Eastern 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) .
Singapore Airlines offers 15 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $642. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia, AirAsia X from $364.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,149, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,079, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $980, flying from Nov 17 to Nov 30.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $809, flying from Dec 28 to Jan 13.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Melbourne is $1,061, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 7.

Which airlines have direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Melbourne at price $875 is offered by AirAsia, AirAsia X from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

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.

When are direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Melbourne start at $1,149 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25 with SriLankan.

How can I find nonstop flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Melbourne start at $2,748 from Thu, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 7 with Qantas, SriLankan.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Melbourne start at $642 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25.

How can I book business class trips from Colombo to Melbourne?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Colombo to Melbourne next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Melbourne starts at $875 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24 with AirAsia, AirAsia X.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Melbourne at price $875 is offered by AirAsia, AirAsia X from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne?

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.