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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

CMB — MEL
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne

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 11 September 2025.

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January

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March

Average price

C$ 1,522
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 291 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 68 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Melbourne

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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 round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 89 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). 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 11 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 11 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, such as SriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    SriLankan Airlines, at C$ 1,453, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.. SriLankan Airlines is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider Air Seychelles (61%), SriLankan Airlines (61%) or Ethiopian Air (61%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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 vacation 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). 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 airline flying from Colombo to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,453AverageC$ 1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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