Colombo

$319+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

SYD — CMB
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Colombo

Tue 11/1710:15 pm -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 12/111:05 pm -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 10/31$727
Sat 11/149:50 am -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 12/99:45 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/2$736
Tue 11/1710:15 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Wed 12/99:45 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/2$741
Sat 11/149:50 am -
1 stop16h 25m
Sat 12/129:45 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/2$767
Tue 11/1710:15 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Sat 12/129:45 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/2$772
Tue 12/19:30 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Sun 12/138:50 pm -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 11/3$784
Sun 11/2911:05 am -
3 stops64h 00m
Sat 12/128:50 pm -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 11/3$786
Fri 11/139:50 am -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 12/99:45 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/2$787

Find flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$727
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$319
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$887

Good round-trip deal

$826 or less

Good one-way deal

$519 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights.
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/23

11:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/17

1:25 pm-9:25 am

3 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$454

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/31

10:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$468

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/1

4:25 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$484

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/29

5:10 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$486
Quickest round-trip

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/10

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$580

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/17

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$585

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/23

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$621

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/31

6:35 am-8:10 am

3 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$649

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/23

9:55 am-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/2

11:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

$781

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Colombo

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Colombo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 87 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $766). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,454). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $783 and $977 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $727 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 17-Dec 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andMalaysia 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 4 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 13h 15m. The distance from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5441 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Malaysia Airlines, at $480, 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 48% 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 $745 for a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $499 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $1,133.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $766). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,454). 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 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$480Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$679Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$688Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Thai AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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