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$296+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2026.

This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2310:10 pm
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 5/1412:05 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/16$598
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:45 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1210:50 pm
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$603
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:15 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 6/1412:05 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/19$605
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:45 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:25 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$606
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:45 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1510:25 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$609
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:15 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 8/2311:20 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/16$612
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:50 pm
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/1510:50 pm
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$613
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:15 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 8/1812:05 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/17$616
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/281:05 pm
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop14h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 6/311:20 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/17$617

Find flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$598
(Malaysia Airlines)

One-way from

$296
(AirAsia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$743

Good round-trip deal

$665 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/23

10:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/14

12:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$598

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/16

9:45 am-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/13

10:25 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 25m

$598

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

8:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/1

10:50 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$617
Quickest round-trip

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/12

1:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/20

12:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$684

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/16

10:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/24

12:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop25h 30m

$843

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/3

11:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

8:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop32h 00m

$868

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

8:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/1

10:10 pm-7:55 am

2 stops29h 15m

$872
Cheapest one-way

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/12

8:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 05m

$296

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/28

8:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$301

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/14

9:45 am-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$303

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Deals found on 3/21

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Colombo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Colombo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Colombo. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $515). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $825). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated March 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andSriLankan Airlines from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
297 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Departing from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 16h 25m. The distance from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5441 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Malaysia Airlines, at $468, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $712 for a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $665 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $860.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $515). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $825). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$468Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$620Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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