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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia from $418

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — SYD
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Australia (AU0). 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$818

One-way from

$418

Good round-trip deal

$1,898 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,285 or less
18/3-23/3
  • 18/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Colombo to Australia
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13/3
  • 13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 00m total
  • Colombo to Australia
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Tue 18/300:40CMB - PER
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/323:35PER - CMB
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$818
Sat 10/522:55CMB - PER
1 stop26h 35mAirAsia
Sat 7/620:30PER - CMB
1 stop15h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 20/1$862
Wed 10/900:50CMB - PER
1 stop33h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 17/906:25PER - CMB
1 stop19h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,014
Mon 3/322:50CMB - SYD
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/321:50SYD - CMB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,022
Sat 1/322:50CMB - MEL
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/322:50MEL - CMB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,043
Mon 17/323:30CMB - ADL
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/308:45ADL - CMB
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,120
Thu 6/322:50CMB - BNE
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/318:55BNE - CMB
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,158
Sun 16/322:30CMB - MEL
2 stops30h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 5/413:00MEL - CMB
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1$1,293
Sat 22/201:05CMB - SYD
3 stops28h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 8/313:30SYD - CMB
3 stops37h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1$1,294
Sun 23/200:40CMB - PER
1 stop22h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 8/303:25PER - CMB
1 stop22h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,307
Sun 2/300:45CMB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/300:45MEL - CMB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/1$1,309
Mon 24/213:50CMB - MEL
2 stops38h 50mIndiGo
Sun 9/316:55MEL - CMB
2 stops38h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 21/1$1,317

Find flights from Colombo to Australia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Australia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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ColomboPerth

CMB - PER

CMBPER

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

00:40-15:55

1 stop12h 45m

Perth

Sun 23/3

23:35-21:10

1 stop24h 05m

$818

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/3

22:50-08:05

3 stops27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

21:50-12:50

2 stops20h 30m

$1,022

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

22:50-21:20

3 stops41h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

22:50-21:50

2 stops28h 30m

$1,043

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/3

22:50-22:10

2 stops18h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

18:55-21:50

2 stops31h 25m

$1,158

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/3

20:20-14:05

1 stop36h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

13:00-19:00

2 stops35h 30m

$1,293

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/2

01:05-11:00

3 stops28h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

13:30-21:25

3 stops37h 25m

$1,294

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/3

00:45-23:00

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

00:45-23:30

1 stop28h 15m

$1,304

ColomboPerth

CMB - PER

CMBPER

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/2

00:40-01:25

1 stop22h 15m

Perth

Sat 8/3

03:25-23:35

1 stop22h 40m

$1,307

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/2

13:50-10:10

2 stops38h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

16:55-02:00

2 stops38h 35m

$1,317

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/3

00:45-09:35

1 stop27h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

22:20-23:30

1 stop30h 40m

$1,365

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Colombo to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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 Australia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 22 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines from Colombo to Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $501 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from $667 and Malaysia Airlines from $699 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia?

    While some choose either Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne Avalon, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne is the most popular route from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,070. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $934 on average our data indicates $1,869 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Australia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Australia 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 Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Colombo to Australia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$596Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$701Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$752Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,069Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,276Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,367Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,385Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,708Average$2,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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