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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia from $385

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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — SYD
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Colombo to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$705

One-way from

$385

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,596

Good round-trip deal

$1,561 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,003 or less
17/5-24/5
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Colombo to Australia
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 30/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Colombo to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($399 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl 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 15 April 2025.

Sat 17/522:55CMB - PER
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/521:55PER - CMB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$705
Wed 14/503:30CMB - SYD
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/512:50SYD - CMB
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$918
Sat 17/522:55CMB - MEL
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/612:05MEL - CMB
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$964
Thu 7/811:05CMB - SYD
1 stop27h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 20/807:55SYD - CMB
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,138
Tue 20/500:50CMB - PER
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 26/501:10PER - CMB
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,146
Wed 7/510:40CMB - BNE
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/520:45BNE - CMB
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,170
Sun 18/522:10CMB - SYD
3 stops29h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 27/511:20SYD - CMB
3 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,176
Sun 17/800:50CMB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/923:45MEL - CMB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,208
Sat 25/1000:50CMB - MEL
1 stop15h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/1119:25MEL - CMB
1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,221
Thu 1/522:55CMB - ADL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/511:10ADL - CMB
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,230
Fri 24/1000:50CMB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 15/1108:45SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,233
Sat 1/1100:45CMB - BNE
1 stop28h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/1100:10BNE - CMB
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/4$1,262

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboPerth

CMB - PER

CMBPER

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/5

22:55-04:30

1 stop27h 05m

Perth

Sat 24/5

21:55-21:55

2 stops26h 30m

$705

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

03:30-07:50

2 stops23h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

12:50-22:45

1 stop14h 25m

$918

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/5

22:55-22:35

2 stops19h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

12:05-22:45

1 stop15h 10m

$964

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/8

11:05-19:15

1 stop27h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/8

07:55-09:35

1 stop30h 10m

$1,138

ColomboPerth

CMB - PER

CMBPER

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/5

00:50-23:55

1 stop20h 35m

Perth

Mon 26/5

01:10-23:35

1 stop24h 55m

$1,146

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/5

10:40-05:50

2 stops38h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 21/5

20:45-23:50

2 stops31h 35m

$1,170

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/5

22:10-08:30

3 stops29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

11:20-18:20

3 stops35h 30m

$1,176

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/8

00:50-05:55

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

23:45-23:30

1 stop28h 15m

$1,208

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/8

00:50-11:00

1 stop29h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

05:55-23:35

1 stop22h 10m

$1,226

ColomboSydney

CMB - SYD

CMBSYD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/5

01:10-08:40

1 stop27h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

21:50-23:30

1 stop30h 10m

$1,238

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways from Colombo to Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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  • 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 $385 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $689 and IndiGo from $692 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $1,064. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $822 on average our data indicates $1,635 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Australia.

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  • 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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AirAsiaCheapest$590Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$770Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,003Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,309Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,370Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,423Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,906Average$2,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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