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Cheap flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $337

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$674

One-way from

$337

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,370

Good round-trip deal

$1,008 or less

Good one-way deal

$487 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 24/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Australia to Colombo
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Australia to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($502 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Thu 24/423:15PER - CMB
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/510:40CMB - PER
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$674
Mon 28/405:10PER - CMB
1 stop19h 15mAirAsia
Sat 3/522:55CMB - PER
1 stop27h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 2/4$726
Mon 14/702:10PER - CMB
1 stop23h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 29/700:05CMB - PER
1 stop22h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/4$769
Sun 1/601:10PER - CMB
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/600:50CMB - PER
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/4$800
Thu 1/521:45MEL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/610:40CMB - MEL
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$870
Mon 11/812:35BNE - CMB
1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 28/800:50CMB - BNE
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/4$900
Tue 25/1111:10BNE - CMB
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1207:30CMB - BNE
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$906
Mon 20/1009:20BNE - CMB
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1000:45CMB - BNE
1 stop26h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4$920
Wed 30/409:15SYD - CMB
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/510:40CMB - SYD
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$925
Thu 22/518:05SYD - CMB
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/600:50CMB - SYD
1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/4$938
Sun 4/523:30MEL - CMB
1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 13/500:05CMB - MEL
1 stop14h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/4$939
Sun 17/816:35DRW - CMB
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/823:45CMB - DRW
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$952

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Colombo 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 3 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Thu 24/4

23:15-09:55

1 stop13h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/5

10:40-04:30

1 stop15h 20m

$674

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 28/4

05:10-21:55

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/5

22:55-04:30

1 stop27h 05m

$726

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Wed 4/6

02:10-22:55

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/6

00:05-01:10

1 stop22h 35m

$773

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sun 1/6

01:10-23:35

1 stop24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/6

00:50-23:55

1 stop20h 35m

$800

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/6

10:40-05:30

1 stop14h 20m

$870

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Mon 11/8

12:35-23:30

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/8

00:50-11:05

1 stop29h 45m

$900

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sun 4/5

11:15-11:05

2 stops52h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/5

12:15-09:55

2 stops41h 10m

$911

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

09:15-21:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/5

10:40-20:00

1 stop28h 50m

$925

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/5

18:05-23:35

1 stop34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/6

00:50-10:25

1 stop29h 05m

$938

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

23:30-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/5

00:05-19:15

1 stop14h 40m

$939

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Colombo

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 AU to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 3 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Colombo, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
842 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Colombo. 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 Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $522. However, be on the lookout for offers from SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and Melbourne Avalon - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $397. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $701 on average our data indicates $3,124 when flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Colombo 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 Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Colombo. 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 3 April 2025.
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AirAsia XCheapest$476Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsiaCheapest$610Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$734Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$784Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$802Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest$822Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$927Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$940Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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