What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo to Melbourne?

AirAsia is the most popular carrier operating from Colombo to Melbourne

How many flights depart from Colombo to Melbourne on average per day?

2 flights are operational daily from Colombo to Melbourne as of July 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 00:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

SriLankan Airlines, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Colombo according to our data. SriLankan Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Colombo to Melbourne on average per week?

As of July 2025, there are 20 flights per week flying from Colombo to Melbourne. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Colombo to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo to Melbourne.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$424 Cheap Flights from Colombo to Melbourne in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,363 to $1,753. The lowest price recently found on this route was $775.

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22:55 - 22:25CMB-MEL

19h 00m2 stops

21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB

16h 25m1 stop

$775

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Fri, 19 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

10:40 - 22:25CMB-MEL

31h 15m2 stops

21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB

16h 25m1 stop

$787

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22:55 - 22:25CMB-MEL

19h 00m2 stops

21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB

16h 25m1 stop

$790

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22:55 - 20:20CMB-MEL

16h 55m1 stop

21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB

16h 25m1 stop

$816

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22:55 - 20:20CMB-MEL

16h 55m1 stop

21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB

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22:55 - 05:30CMB-MEL

26h 05m1 stop

21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB

16h 25m1 stop

$833

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

10:40 - 05:30CMB-MEL

14h 20m1 stop

21:45 - 21:55MEL-CMB

28h 40m1 stop

$838

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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep

10:40 - 22:25CMB-MEL

31h 15m3 stops

21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB

16h 25m1 stop

$839

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

01:50 - 14:10CMB-AVV

31h 50m2 stops

16:25 - 11:00AVV-CMB

48h 05m2 stops

$1,221Qantas Airways

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Thu, 28 Aug - Fri, 7 Nov

01:10 - 14:10CMB-AVV

32h 30m2 stops

06:00 - 09:35AVV-CMB

33h 05m2 stops

$1,384Qantas Airways

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Qantas Airways flights from Colombo to Melbourne

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28 Aug

CMB01:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

AVV14:10Melbourne Avalon

7 Nov

AVV16:25Melbourne Avalon

48h 05m

2 stops

CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,221

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Qantas Airways

18 Aug

CMB01:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

AVV14:10Melbourne Avalon

15 Oct

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

33h 05m

2 stops

CMB09:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,384

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11 Sept

CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

AVV16:05Melbourne Avalon

18 Sept

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

32h 05m

2 stops

CMB09:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,460

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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 19/9

22:55-22:25

2 stops19h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

$775

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/9

10:40-22:25

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

$787

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

22:55-22:25

2 stops19h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

$790

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/9

22:55-20:20

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

$816

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/9

22:55-20:20

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

$832

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

22:55-05:30

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

$833

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/9

10:40-05:30

1 stop14h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

21:45-21:55

1 stop28h 40m

$838

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

10:40-22:25

3 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

$839

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/8

01:50-14:10

2 stops31h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 7/11

16:25-11:00

2 stops48h 05m

$1,221

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/8

01:10-14:10

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 15/10

06:00-09:35

2 stops33h 05m

$1,384

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,577. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of March, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,591.

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

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,845. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Friday is $1,913.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is at midday. Flights from Colombo to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $734. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,868. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Colombo to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Colombo when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,749 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Colombo for as low as $1,364 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Colombo to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	$424
Fastest flight time	13h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Melbourne	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Colombo in the past 72 hours is $424. The best return flight deal from Colombo to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $775.

The fastest flight from Colombo to Melbourne takes 13h 35m

Direct flights go from Colombo to Melbourne every day.

There are 2 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL)

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How far is Colombo to Melbourne by plane?
Colombo and Melbourne are 8352.5 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 13h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Colombo to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Colombo to Melbourne?
As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Colombo to Melbourne

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,132	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 887 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,164	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,338 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,224	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 949 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,262	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,230 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,270	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 271 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,304	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 340 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,570	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 75 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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