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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Colombo

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MH Return flights from $866
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$866
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$866
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Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$866
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$867
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Fri 25 Sep$867
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Tue 17 Nov$867
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$867
Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$867
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$867
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$867
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$867
Dep. Wed 03 MarRet. Sat 13 Mar$867
Dep. Mon 08 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$867
Dep. Wed 21 AprRet. Mon 03 May$867
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$872
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$872
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$872
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Thu 26 Nov$872
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$873
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$873
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$874
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$875
Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$875
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$875
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$875
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$875
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$875
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$875
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$875
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$875
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$875
Dep. Mon 08 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$875
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$875
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Fri 26 Mar$875
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$875
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$875
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$875
Dep. Thu 04 MarRet. Sat 13 Mar$875
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$875

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

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Cheapest Sydney to Colombo Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,141
August 2026
$857
September 2026
$859
October 2026
$859
November 2026
$859
February 2027
$1,030
March 2027
$866
April 2027
$2,160

Average Sydney to Colombo Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,079
August 2026
$1,722
September 2026
$1,718
October 2026
$1,738
November 2026
$1,750
January 2027
$2,519
February 2027
$1,823
March 2027
$1,815
April 2027
$2,153

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Colombo cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Colombo is $837.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Colombo is 29 October 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Colombo is VietJet Air.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Colombo?

SriLankan flies direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 10 hours and 55 minutes.

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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