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SQ Return flights from $968
Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Mon 08 Feb$968
Dep. Thu 28 JanRet. Thu 11 Feb$968
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Dep. Wed 03 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$968
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$968
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$968
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$968
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Thu 26 Nov$968
Dep. Sun 17 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$968
Dep. Sun 28 FebRet. Sat 13 Mar$968
Dep. Wed 03 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$968
Dep. Fri 22 JanRet. Wed 03 Feb$968
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$968
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$968
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Mon 23 Nov$968
Dep. Sun 17 JanRet. Sun 14 Feb$972
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$989
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Mon 07 Dec$1,008
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Thu 10 Dec$1,100
Dep. Sat 23 JanRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,100
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,110
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,110
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$1,110
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$1,110
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$1,110
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,110
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sat 27 Feb$1,110
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$1,110
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Tue 17 Nov$1,266
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$1,266
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,266
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,266
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$1,266
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Fri 04 Dec$1,270
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$1,271
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,280
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,280
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$1,317
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$1,452
Dep. Mon 30 NovRet. Thu 31 Dec$1,677

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to Colombo

Return fares from Brisbane to Colombo by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,714
Aug 2026
$1,051
Sep 2026
$867
Oct 2026
$944
Nov 2026
$870
Jan 2027
$2,687
Feb 2027
$911
Mar 2027
$974

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is September 2026, with return fares from $867 — 68% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,687).

When Should You Fly to Colombo?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Colombo, with return fares from $867. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,687 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Colombo average around $1,252. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, November and February, you'll generally pay up to 31% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to Colombo Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to Colombo return airfares.

July 2026
$1,714
August 2026
$1,051
September 2026
$867
October 2026
$944
November 2026
$870
January 2027
$2,687
February 2027
$911
March 2027
$974

Average Brisbane to Colombo Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to Colombo return airfares.

July 2026
$2,453
August 2026
$1,871
September 2026
$1,843
October 2026
$1,882
November 2026
$1,859
January 2027
$2,655
February 2027
$1,903
March 2027
$1,907

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to Colombo

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Colombo?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to Colombo cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo is $872.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Brisbane to Colombo?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo is 18 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Colombo?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Colombo is Malaysia Airlines.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to Colombo take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Colombo.

What is the IATA airport code for Colombo?

The IATA code for Colombo is CMB. It is located in Sri Lanka at coordinates 7.17445, 79.88734.

When should you book flights to Colombo?

From our data, you should book flights to Colombo 60 days out.


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