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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport
CMB — MEL
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
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 28 October 2025.
Popular in | January |
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Cheapest in | March |
Average price | C$ 1,620 |
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 24 October 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,006). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,502). 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 28 October 2025.
When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Colombo to Melbourne delayed?
About 38% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Air Seychelles has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Bangkok (BKK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 05m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 43m.
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 28 October 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.
Boarding
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.5
Entertainment
6.3
Overall
6.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
Boarding
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.5
Entertainment
6.3
Overall
6.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
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