Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Colombo
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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Colombo from Australia and flights to Sri Lanka. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne
Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Colombo
Return fares from Melbourne to Colombo by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is October 2026, with return fares from $662 — 58% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,585).
When Should You Fly to Colombo?
Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Colombo, with return fares from $662. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,585 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Colombo average around $970. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 32% less than the yearly average.
Cheapest Melbourne to Colombo Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Colombo return airfares.
Average Melbourne to Colombo Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Colombo return airfares.
Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Colombo
When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Colombo?The cheapest month to travel is typically November.
How much do return flights from Melbourne to Colombo cost?The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Colombo is $884.
What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Colombo is 09 November 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Colombo?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Colombo is China Eastern.
Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Colombo?Jetstar, Qantas and SriLankan fly direct.
How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Colombo take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 10 hours and 20 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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