Colombo

$264+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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SYD — CMB
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Colombo (CMB). 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 January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$588
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$264
(Singapore Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$981

Good round-trip deal

$675 or less

Good one-way deal

$536 or less
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($201 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1111:05 amSYD - CMB
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/2412:45 amCMB - SYD
2 stops25h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/30$588
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/115:40 pmSYD - CMB
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/2411:30 pmCMB - SYD
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$599
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/264:10 pmSYD - CMB
1 stop12h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 6/1812:50 amCMB - SYD
1 stop30h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/30$653
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/115:10 pmSYD - CMB
Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 3/2412:10 amCMB - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/30$716
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/139:30 pmSYD - CMB
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 2/208:20 pmCMB - SYD
1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/30$779
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:00 amSYD - CMB
1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 3/3012:15 pmCMB - SYD
2 stops16h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/30$810
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:20 pmSYD - CMB
1 stop24h 15mAir India
Tue 5/208:10 amCMB - SYD
1 stop29h 10mAir India
Deal found 1/30$830
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1310:00 amSYD - CMB
1 stop19h 31mThai Airways
Sun 4/2712:55 amCMB - SYD
1 stop28h 55mThai Airways
Deal found 1/30$933
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/151:05 pmSYD - CMB
1 stop14h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 4/2312:05 amCMB - SYD
1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,110
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/169:10 pmSYD - CMB
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Sun 3/2310:05 pmCMB - SYD
2 stops28h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/30$1,141
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/98:10 amSYD - CMB
2 stops35h 10mChina Southern
Fri 2/148:25 pmCMB - SYD
2 stops37h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/30$1,206

Find flights from Sydney to Colombo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

11:05 am-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/24

12:45 am-7:55 am

2 stops25h 40m

$588

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/11

5:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/24

11:30 pm-7:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

$599

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/26

4:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/18

12:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop30h 15m

$653

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

5:10 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/24

12:10 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

$716

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/13

9:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/20

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 10m

$779

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/24

11:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/30

12:15 pm-10:25 am

2 stops16h 40m

$810

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/1

8:20 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/20

8:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$830

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/13

10:00 am-12:01 am

1 stop19h 31m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/27

12:55 am-10:20 am

1 stop28h 55m

$933

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/15

1:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/23

12:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$1,110

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/16

9:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop32h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/23

10:05 pm-7:35 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,141

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Colombo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Colombo. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 SYD to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 January 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

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 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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 January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways from Sydney to Colombo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

JNB - DXB

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

JNB - DXB

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

JNB - DXB

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

JNB - DXB

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

JNB - DXB

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

JNB - DXB

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

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

    Cathay Pacific, at $588, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $264 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SriLankan Airlines and China Eastern, with prices starting from $369 and $473, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $688 for a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $352 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $621.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$597Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$676Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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