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SQ Return flights from $966
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Dep. Mon 15 MarRet. Mon 29 Mar$967
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Tue 30 Mar$974
Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Thu 04 Mar$974
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$974
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Mon 23 Nov$1,008
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,008
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,008
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Thu 26 Nov$1,008
Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,008
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Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Wed 17 Mar$1,008
Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Thu 18 Mar$1,008

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 $858.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo is 14 August 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Colombo is China Eastern.

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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