Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo from $449

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09:15 - 22:55
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$843Malaysia Airlines
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China Eastern flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best China Eastern deals on Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
China Eastern
1 May
SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 00m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 May
CMB20:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,190
China Eastern
1 May
SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 00m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 May
CMB20:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,191
China Eastern
3 May
SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 00m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 May
CMB20:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,195

Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
19 July
SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 10m
1 stop
CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9 Aug
CMB11:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$843
Malaysia Airlines
20 July
SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 20m
1 stop
CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12 Aug
CMB11:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 10m
1 stop
SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$857
Malaysia Airlines
20 July
SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 20m
1 stop
CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Aug
CMB00:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
SYD19:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$858

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SYD - CMB

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

09:15-22:55

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

11:20-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

$843

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/8

11:20-10:00

1 stop18h 10m

$857
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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/8

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$858

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/8

00:05-06:25

1 stop25h 50m

$861

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

09:15-22:55

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/8

00:05-06:25

1 stop25h 50m

$865

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:15-10:05

1 stop29h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/8

11:20-06:30

1 stop14h 40m

$867

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/8

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$874

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/7

09:15-22:55

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/8

11:20-10:00

1 stop18h 10m

$875

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/8

00:05-06:25

1 stop25h 50m

$882

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

09:45-21:55

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/10

22:55-20:00

1 stop15h 35m

$889

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $942. If you are unable to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of August, then departing from Sydney during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $995.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,000. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,129.

What is the cheapest Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight route?

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,168 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney for as low as $1,042 on momondo.

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No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

As of April 2026, prices for Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (SYD to CMB) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$701

Fastest flight time

11h 15m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $701. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,211.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 11h 15m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    There are 8756.9 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 11h 15m.

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

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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JetstarPriceFrom $478Free cancellationRating
6.5
538 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $548Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,434 reviews
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AirAsia XPriceFrom $642Free cancellationRating
6.4
47 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $682Free cancellationRating
7.4
307 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $690Free cancellationRating
7.6
452 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $813Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,504 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $856Free cancellationRating
6.8
82 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $901Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,306 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $993Free cancellationRating
7.3
209 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,095Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,028 reviews
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  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

    SriLankan Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, operating 4 flights/week on average for this route. A good SriLankan Airlines flight deal for Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport starts from $856 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,150. Our users have rated SriLankan Airlines at 6.8/10.

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