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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka from $392

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMB
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$871

One-way from

$392

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,196

Good round-trip deal

$1,013 or less

Good one-way deal

$510 or less
4/5-26/5
  • 4/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Sri Lanka
24/4
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($482 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka.

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Sun 4/507:00MEL - CMB
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/503:30CMB - MEL
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$871
Tue 3/609:15MEL - CMB
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/600:50CMB - MEL
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3$918
Tue 10/607:25MEL - CMB
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 21/600:50CMB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/3$986
Mon 5/523:30MEL - CMB
1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 14/500:05CMB - MEL
1 stop14h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,016
Mon 5/516:10MEL - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 19/500:25CMB - MEL
Nonstop9h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,032

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

07:00-21:55

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/5

03:30-05:30

2 stops21h 30m

$871

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

09:15-23:35

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/6

00:50-04:20

1 stop23h 00m

$918

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

07:25-23:30

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/6

00:50-05:55

1 stop24h 35m

$986

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

23:30-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

00:05-19:15

1 stop14h 40m

$1,016

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

16:10-22:25

Nonstop10h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/5

00:25-14:40

Nonstop9h 45m

$1,032

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

12:05-21:30

1 stop13h 55m

$392

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

$688

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

16:10-22:25

Nonstop10h 45m

$829

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

00:30-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$1,048

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

22:00-21:30

3 stops28h 00m

$1,061

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka (average of $682). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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 MEL to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from Melbourne to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Sri Lanka. 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 Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka one-way?

    $688 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SriLankan Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from $829 and $1,676, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka are Air Seychelles (63%), SriLankan Airlines (63%) and Ethiopian Air (63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka is generally $3,409, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $442. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $682 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sri Lanka 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 Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka (average of $682). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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 Melbourne to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka. 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 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$809Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$824Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$828Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$926Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$930Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$966Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,151Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,169Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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