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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Colombo

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MH Return flights from $864
Dep. Tue 06 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$864
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$865
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Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$865
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$895
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$908
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Fri 27 Nov$964
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$966
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$982
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$987
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$997
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$1,131
Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$1,147
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,154
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$1,203
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Sun 13 Sep$1,214
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$1,224
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,255
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Tue 23 Feb$1,275
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$1,383
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$1,435
Dep. Tue 08 DecRet. Thu 24 Dec$1,683
Dep. Mon 14 DecRet. Tue 22 Dec$1,917
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$1,953
Dep. Mon 06 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$2,047
Dep. Sun 28 JunRet. Sat 04 Jul$2,549

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
$1,906
Aug 2026
$922
Sep 2026
$868
Oct 2026
$882
Nov 2026
$870
Jan 2027
$1,741
Feb 2027
$968
Mar 2027
$957

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is September 2026, with return fares from $868 — 54% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $1,906).

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 $868. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,906.

Across the year, return fares to Colombo average around $1,139. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, November and October, you'll generally pay up to 24% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to Colombo Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,906
August 2026
$922
September 2026
$868
October 2026
$882
November 2026
$870
January 2027
$1,741
February 2027
$968
March 2027
$957

Average Brisbane to Colombo Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,473
August 2026
$1,841
September 2026
$1,808
October 2026
$1,852
November 2026
$1,789
December 2026
$2,964
January 2027
$2,480
February 2027
$1,884
March 2027
$1,786
April 2027
$2,283

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 $864.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo is 06 October 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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