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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $537

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,114

One-way from

$537

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,921

Good round-trip deal

$1,875 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,248 or less
26/3-6/4
  • 26/3-6/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/303:00CMB - MEL
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/407:00MEL - CMB
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,114
Wed 12/301:05CMB - MEL
3 stops31h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 5/621:30MEL - CMB
2 stops28h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$1,178
Fri 29/800:50CMB - MEL
1 stop14h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/1005:55MEL - CMB
1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,254
Sat 22/300:45CMB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/300:45MEL - CMB
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2$1,304
Mon 10/304:20CMB - MEL
1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/318:15MEL - CMB
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,315
Tue 11/313:50CMB - MEL
2 stops38h 50mIndiGo
Mon 24/316:55MEL - CMB
2 stops25h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 21/2$1,380
Mon 31/300:55CMB - MEL
1 stop14h 35mThai Airways
Wed 7/513:30MEL - CMB
1 stop14h 55mThai Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,393
Sun 2/300:40CMB - MEL
1 stop27h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - CMB
1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,542
Sun 11/511:25CMB - MEL
2 stops16h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/512:05MEL - CMB
1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,725
Sun 2/300:35CMB - MEL
Nonstop9h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - CMB
1 stop20h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,825
Fri 14/320:25CMB - MEL
2 stops43h 35mChina Southern
Sat 22/311:25MEL - CMB
2 stops55h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 21/2$1,899
Wed 12/310:30CMB - MEL
3 stops28h 35mEmirates
Sun 23/303:25MEL - CMB
2 stops24h 00mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$2,076

Find flights from Colombo to Melbourne within your budget

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Colombo

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

03:00-05:00

2 stops20h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

07:00-09:40

1 stop31h 10m

$1,114

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/4

22:10-12:40

3 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

11:00-21:10

3 stops38h 40m

$1,167

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/7

00:50-20:35

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

21:30-23:35

1 stop30h 35m

$1,194

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/4

21:45-03:25

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

05:00-20:40

1 stop20h 10m

$1,285

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

00:45-12:30

1 stop30h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

08:40-23:50

1 stop20h 40m

$1,304

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/3

00:05-20:15

1 stop14h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

13:25-22:55

1 stop14h 00m

$1,318

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/3

13:50-10:10

2 stops38h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

16:55-12:55

2 stops25h 30m

$1,380

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/3

00:55-21:00

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

13:30-23:55

1 stop14h 55m

$1,393

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/3

12:10-10:10

1 stop16h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

13:05-22:45

1 stop15h 10m

$1,653

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/3

00:35-15:55

Nonstop9h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

16:55-11:05

1 stop23h 40m

$1,791

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Melbourne

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CMB to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways from Colombo to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    China Eastern, at $1,167, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $657. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Thai Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are SriLankan Airlines (49%), Ethiopian Air (49%) and Air Seychelles (41%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,233. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $823 on average our data indicates $1,727 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Most of the time, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Kuala Lumpur is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about $132.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    If you're on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur and looking for things to do, consider visiting Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, or National Mosque of Malaysia. Travellers on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur can visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia, by travelling 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively after landing at Kuala Lumpur Intl. Those landing in Kuala Lumpur looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $60 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Bangkok.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Cathay PacificCheapest$738Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,219Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,334Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,365Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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