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$333+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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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 January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$667
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$333
(Kiwi.com)

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May

Average price

$1,496
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/1310:25 amCMB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/201:35 pmMEL - CMB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$667
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/188:20 pmCMB - MEL
1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 3/2910:30 pmMEL - CMB
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/16$813
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1612:45 amCMB - MEL
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/248:40 amMEL - CMB
1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/16$832
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/174:15 pmCMB - MEL
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/276:15 pmMEL - CMB
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/16$838
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 3/3112:05 amCMB - MEL
1 stop14h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 5/71:25 pmMEL - CMB
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/15$850
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 4/512:50 amCMB - MEL
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/306:25 pmMEL - CMB
1 stop33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/16$904
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 2/121:00 amCMB - MEL
1 stop24h 50mThai Airways
Wed 2/1912:30 amMEL - CMB
1 stop29h 01mThai Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,077
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Mon 2/2411:30 pmCMB - MEL
1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 5/206:15 amMEL - CMB
2 stops19h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,095
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/53:00 amCMB - MEL
2 stops25h 40mIndiGo
Thu 2/2712:05 pmMEL - CMB
2 stops37h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 1/15$1,197
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Mon 3/1712:35 amCMB - MEL
Nonstop9h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 3/2912:05 pmMEL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,233
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/22:45 amCMB - MEL
1 stop39h 05mEmirates
Sun 3/93:25 amMEL - CMB
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Deal found 1/16$1,310

Find flights from Colombo to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Melbourne 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 16, 2025.

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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/13

10:25 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 2/20

1:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops25h 20m

$667

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/18

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 3/29

10:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$813

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/16

12:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 3/24

8:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$832

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/17

4:15 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 3/27

6:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop19h 45m

$838

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/31

12:05 am-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/7

1:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$850

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/5

12:50 am-7:25 am

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

6:25 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$904

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/12

1:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 2/19

12:30 am-12:01 am

1 stop29h 01m

$1,077

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/24

11:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 5/20

6:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$1,095

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/5

3:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 2/27

12:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,197

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/17

12:35 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 3/29

12:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,233

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 10, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 January 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 January 16, 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 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 January 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo to Melbourne, such as Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Melbourne. 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 flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $813. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $832, and Etihad Airways, from $838. These flights start at 29% 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 airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are SriLankan Airlines ($805), Thai Airways ($806), and Emirates ($855).

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Seychelles (39%), SriLankan Airlines (37%), Ethiopian Air( 37%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $811. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $1,567 on average our data indicates $1,105 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 5 airlines flying from Colombo to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Melbourne. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Thai AirwaysCheapest$565Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$780Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$829Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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