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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne from $500

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23:15 - 05:30CMB-MEL
24h 45m2 stops
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07:00 - 22:00MEL-CMB
20h 30m1 stop
$935
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Fri, 24 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
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10:25 - 05:30CMB-MEL
13h 35m1 stop
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22:45 - 09:25MEL-CMB
16h 10m1 stop
$944
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Fri, 26 Dec - Mon, 26 Jan
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23:00 - 07:25CMB-MEL
26h 55m2 stops
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13:10 - 21:10MEL-CMB
13h 30m1 stop
$947
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Wed, 29 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
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23:00 - 23:35CMB-MEL
19h 05m2 stops
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10:00 - 21:10MEL-CMB
16h 40m2 stops
$950
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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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23:15 - 05:30CMB-MEL
48h 45m2 stops
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07:00 - 22:00MEL-CMB
20h 30m1 stop
$951
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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09:05 - 12:05CMB-MEL
21h 30m2 stops
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22:45 - 09:25MEL-CMB
16h 10m1 stop
$954
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Fri, 26 Dec - Mon, 26 Jan
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23:00 - 23:35CMB-MEL
19h 05m2 stops
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10:00 - 21:10MEL-CMB
16h 40m2 stops
$956
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Tue, 11 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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23:00 - 23:35CMB-MEL
19h 05m2 stops
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10:00 - 21:10MEL-CMB
16h 40m2 stops
$957
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Sun, 16 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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23:00 - 21:20CMB-MEL
40h 50m3 stops
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22:35 - 22:00MEL-CMB
28h 55m2 stops
$959
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Tue, 28 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
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23:15 - 05:30CMB-MEL
48h 45m2 stops
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13:10 - 11:00MEL-CMB
27h 20m1 stop
$962
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Qantas Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
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21 Sept
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 05m
1 stop
MEL07:25Melbourne
18 Nov
MEL12:05Melbourne
14h 35m
1 stop
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,334
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21 Sept
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 05m
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MEL07:25Melbourne
18 Nov
MEL12:05Melbourne
28h 25m
1 stop
CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,337
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21 Sept
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 05m
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MEL07:25Melbourne
18 Nov
MEL08:00Melbourne
18h 40m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,391
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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/10

23:15-05:30

2 stops24h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

07:00-22:00

1 stop20h 30m

$935

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/12

10:25-05:30

1 stop13h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

22:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

$944

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/10

23:00-07:25

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

13:10-21:10

1 stop13h 30m

$947

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

23:00-23:35

2 stops19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

10:00-21:10

2 stops16h 40m

$950

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/10

23:15-05:30

2 stops48h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

07:00-22:00

1 stop20h 30m

$951

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/12

09:05-12:05

2 stops21h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

22:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

$954

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/11

23:00-23:35

2 stops19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

10:00-21:10

2 stops16h 40m

$956

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/11

23:00-23:35

2 stops19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

10:00-21:10

2 stops16h 40m

$957

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

23:00-21:20

3 stops40h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

22:35-22:00

2 stops28h 55m

$959

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/10

23:15-05:30

2 stops48h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

13:10-11:00

1 stop27h 20m

$962

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport averaging around $1,516.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Melbourne Airport on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $1,783. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,883.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is at midday. Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport during this time can be as low as $714. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,824 on average. Flights to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,695 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as $1,337 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne flights?

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How have Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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$998

Fastest flight time

9h 45m

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The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $998. The best return flight deal from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,620.
The fastest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 9h 45m
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  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne by plane?

    Melbourne is 8351.9 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Flights usually cover this in 13h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,067Free cancellationRating
7.6
993 reviews
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7.5
905 reviews
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8.1
1,365 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,227Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,250 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,236Free cancellationRating
7.3
278 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $1,270Free cancellationRating
7.8
350 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,511Free cancellationRating
6.8
75 reviews
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  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

    SriLankan Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, operating 5 flights/week on average for this route. A good SriLankan Airlines flight deal for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport starts from $1,007 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,214. Our users have rated SriLankan Airlines at 6.8/10.

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