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$331+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Tue 6/2
Tue 6/9
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 October, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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 May 3, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:00 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 12/157:50 pm
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop14h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/30$700
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/238:35 pm
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/310:55 pm
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$701
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/241:00 pm
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/310:55 pm
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$710
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/108:35 pm
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/245:30 am
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops57h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$722
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Batik Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/109:50 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop19h 45m
Batik Air
Wed 8/262:05 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Batik Air
Deal found 5/2$725
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/178:50 pm
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/246:45 pm
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$727
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:50 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop14h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 10/137:50 pm
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop14h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$728
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/238:35 pm
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/210:55 pm
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$731
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Batik Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/149:50 am
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop19h 45m
Batik Air
Wed 8/262:05 am
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Batik Air
Deal found 4/29$736

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 May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$701
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$331
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$720

Good round-trip deal

$922 or less
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/14

9:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/28

10:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$779

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/1

9:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/11

10:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$827

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/1

10:40 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 10m

$870

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/24

10:05 am-6:20 pm

3 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/3

10:10 pm-8:00 am

2 stops29h 20m

$950

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/1

8:30 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops50h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/11

10:10 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops57h 55m

$952

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/16

11:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops62h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/4

10:10 pm-8:05 am

3 stops53h 25m

$959

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/13

10:20 am-9:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/26

1:05 am-6:25 am

1 stop24h 50m

$980

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/4

10:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops60h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/18

10:10 pm-8:05 am

3 stops53h 25m

$1,017
Quickest round-trip

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/14

1:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/30

12:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$1,060

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/13

12:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops16h 45m

$1,095

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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 84 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $676). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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 May 3, 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 May 3, 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
1,506 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,506 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,506 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • 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 44% 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 $943 for a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $713 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $676). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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 May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$468Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$620Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$688Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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