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Cheapest round-trip
$607
Typical prices: $920-$1,232
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CMB - MEL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$419
Typical prices: $445-$686
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Melbourne (CMB-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Colombo to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:50 pm - 10:00 am
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MEL
9h 40mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 5:50 pm
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CMB
10h 20mnonstop
$607Jetstar
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:50 pm - 10:00 am
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MEL
9h 40mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 5:50 pm
MEL
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CMB
10h 20mnonstop
$628Jetstar
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:50 pm - 10:00 am
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MEL
9h 40mnonstop
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6:15 am - 9:55 pm
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CMB
21h 10m
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$632Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Oct 24
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11:00 pm - 8:20 pm
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MEL
40h 50m
2 stops
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1:00 pm - 5:50 pm
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10h 20mnonstop
$647Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:50 pm - 10:00 am
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MEL
9h 40mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 5:50 pm
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CMB
10h 20mnonstop
$655Jetstar
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
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9h 40mnonstop
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11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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36h 30m
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$665Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
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9h 40mnonstop
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11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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$669Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14
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19h 15m
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6:15 am - 9:50 pm
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21h 05m
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$687Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27
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$694Jetstar
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Colombo, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost $873 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,266 and $1,164 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $958, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$419
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • How can I get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne?

    A taxi to the centre takes 35min and will cost you around A$ 60. The Skybus costs about A$ 19 and takes 30-45min, depending on whether you are aiming for Melbourne centre, St Kilda area, or Frankston. The public bus can take around 70min, and you’ll need to get a myki card (around A$ 6) and top it up with about A$ 4.40 for the bus journey to the centre.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Melbourne Airport?

    There are various hotels within 5min of Melbourne Airport. ibis budget Melbourne Airport is 750 m from the terminals and offers an affordable option. Ciloms Airport lodge is a 4min drive from the airport and provides a courtesy shuttle. It has an on-site bistro and restaurant and is across the road from an urban surf park.

  • How can I get from Colombo city centre to Colombo Airport?

    You can take Bus 187-E from the centre to the airport. The journey takes 45min and costs around Rs 11 (A$ 0.07). There is also the express bus, which takes 30min and costs the same. The inter-terminal shuttle will take you from the Airport Bus Station to the terminal. You can take the train to Katanuyaka South Station (1 km from the airport), which takes about 1h and costs only Rs 30 (A$ 0.20). You'll need to take a tuk-tuk, bus or taxi to the terminal. Taxis from the centre take around 36min and can cost from Rs 3800-5800 (A$ 25-39).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $419 for a one-way ticket and $607 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Colombo and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Colombo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    When flying out of Colombo you will be using Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You will be landing at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), also known as Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are nonstop flights from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $951 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $858 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. Booking your flights between Colombo and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $321 or less one-way and $1,250 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne Airport has a Hidden Disability Program to ensure passengers with disabilities that aren’t immediately visible, such as autism, mental health conditions, dementia, etc., are taken care of. Passengers are given a lanyard, a sensory map, and easy-to-understand pictorial procedures.
  • If you like duty-free products but prefer online shopping, you can opt to click and collect at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Do your shopping beforehand and collect on arrival.
  • If you have some time before your flight to Melbourne, there are various shops in the departures area of Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) selling everything from electrical appliances to perfumes, as well as Ceylon Tea and other Sri Lankan products.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Jetstar,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Colombo to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Colombo to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1557 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
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I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

10.0 ExcellentEirene, Mar 2026
SIN - MEL
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I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Fantastic patience when one of the passengers behind me was an absolute horrible, horrible person and the girls just kept smiling and doing their job with patience and kindness. Well, done to the crew.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

Once again the meal served was delicious - we got chicken rice

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

Very slow check in. Food poor and some of the special meals offered were not available. Luggage then didnt arrive and still waiting for news 48 hours later

A very small gate at Singapore airport, lots of people packed into a small area…. A Petrie dish for infection. The flight was late although the captain did make up time. We had an aisle and middle economy class seat on the plane. The flight appeared to be very full. The seats were small, hard and very uncomfortable with minimal leg room. I’m a small woman and felt really cramped. My husband is a big man and stated he was unable to move at all in his seat. We were given 2 meals during the flight from Singapore to Brisbane. Our first meal was okay at best but the second meal was inedible. I think it was supposed to be veg in pastry but the pastry was full of air with minimal if any filling. The staff were pleasant and efficient. Getting off the plane went without any problems. It did take an extended period of time for our bags to come out onto the carousel. For the best ‘airline’ in the world, it was pretty poor. If Singapore is the best, what are the others like?

Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Food no choice just give it seams trying to finish what ever you have in hand

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

Cabin crew as always are leaps and bounds the crowning glory of MH. Friendliness and natural warmth are such incredible traits. Food was very good on this flight also; and flexibility in meal time to accomodate rest was a plus point. Early arrival and landing as the first morning inbound at T4 LHR meant I was off the plane and in the queue for an Uber in less than 15 minutes!

Prompt and efficient boarding. New MH-awards streaming worked first time on my personal device.

The flight is awful, food isn’t very tasty or good, entertainment sucks

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

The staff was absolutely phenomenal but the other elements of Sri Lankan Airlines need some serious adjustments. The day started off with terrible news that the flight was cancelled from Male and that the plane went to Malta. As an American, when such delays occur, the airlines find suitable ways to accommodate their customers such as putting them in an Airport hotel or lounge while waiting for the next flight. A 1.5 hour trip turned into 12 hours with no accommodations from the Airlines except a ticket to eat breakfast. For such a Billion dollar industry, a cheap breakfast is an insult toward the customer and something greater should have been done.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

I m not good serves poor serves I m m fake company kayak ok plzz my help my ticket cancel my tripe ok

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