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

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

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

As of September 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Colombo to Melbourne. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

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.

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 September 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.

$499 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 $1,467 to $1,815. The lowest price recently found on this route was $920.

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09:05 - 12:45CMB-MEL

22h 10m2 stops

01:30 - 17:35MEL-CMB

21h 35m2 stops

$920

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Wed, 22 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

23:00 - 20:10CMB-MEL

39h 40m2 stops

22:35 - 22:00MEL-CMB

28h 55m2 stops

$922

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Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

18:35 - 21:20CMB-MEL

21h 15m2 stops

13:20 - 21:10MEL-CMB

13h 20m1 stop

$923

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Mon, 2 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar

09:05 - 05:30CMB-MEL

14h 55m1 stop

01:30 - 17:35MEL-CMB

21h 35m2 stops

$931

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Sun, 26 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

10:25 - 20:10CMB-MEL

28h 15m2 stops

13:00 - 21:30MEL-CMB

13h 00m1 stop

$932

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Tue, 3 Mar - Thu, 7 May

22:55 - 21:20CMB-MEL

16h 55m1 stop

22:45 - 09:25MEL-CMB

16h 10m1 stop

$935

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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct

23:00 - 05:30CMB-MEL

25h 00m1 stop

13:20 - 21:10MEL-CMB

13h 20m1 stop

$937

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Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 8 Feb

23:00 - 21:20CMB-MEL

16h 50m1 stop

22:35 - 11:00MEL-CMB

17h 55m1 stop

$938

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Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

07:50 - 14:10CMB-AVV

25h 50m2 stops

06:00 - 11:00AVV-CMB

34h 30m2 stops

$1,592Qantas Airways

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Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 18 Nov

07:50 - 14:10CMB-AVV

25h 50m2 stops

20:55 - 11:00AVV-CMB

43h 35m2 stops

$1,594Qantas Airways

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Qantas Airways flights from Colombo to Melbourne

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Qantas Airways

22 Sept

CMB07:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

AVV14:10Melbourne Avalon

18 Nov

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

34h 30m

2 stops

CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,592

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22 Sept

CMB07:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

AVV14:10Melbourne Avalon

17 Nov

AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon

43h 35m

2 stops

CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,594

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Qantas Airways

20 Sept

CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 20m

2 stops

AVV20:05Melbourne Avalon

16 Nov

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

34h 30m

2 stops

CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,600

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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

09:05-12:45

2 stops22h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

01:30-17:35

2 stops21h 35m

$920

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

23:00-20:10

2 stops39h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

22:35-22:00

2 stops28h 55m

$922

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

18:35-21:20

2 stops21h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:20-21:10

1 stop13h 20m

$923

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/10

09:05-05:30

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

01:30-17:35

2 stops21h 35m

$931

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

10:25-20:10

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

13:00-21:30

1 stop13h 00m

$932

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

22:55-21:20

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

22:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

$935

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/11

23:00-05:30

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:20-21:10

1 stop13h 20m

$937

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

23:00-21:20

1 stop16h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

22:35-11:00

1 stop17h 55m

$938

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

07:50-14:10

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/11

06:00-11:00

2 stops34h 30m

$1,592

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

07:50-14:10

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/11

20:55-11:00

2 stops43h 35m

$1,594

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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 $1,523. 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 $1,547.

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

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,785. 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 $1,882.

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 $715. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,825. 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 $1,698 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 $1,340 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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Fastest flight time	9h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Melbourne	1 airport

The fastest flight from Colombo to Melbourne takes 9h 45m

Direct flights go from Colombo to Melbourne every day.

There is 1 airport near Melbourne: 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 14h 25m.
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 September 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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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,069	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 993 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,106	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 905 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,131	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,365 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,229	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,250 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,239	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 278 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,271	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 350 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,518	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 75 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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