What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 06m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Bangkok (BKK) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $870.

How often are flights from Colombo to Melbourne delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 58m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Melbourne flights?

Over the last year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are Cathay Pacific ($416), Thai Airways ($485), and Singapore Airlines ($526).

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from CMB to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Seychelles (80%), SriLankan Airlines (72%), Ethiopian Air( 72%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Consider SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Wed 12/2410:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/315:55 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$768

Sun 12/211:05 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 1/1310:30 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/17

$802

Sat 12/208:20 pmCMB - MEL

3 stops33h 10mChina Eastern

Sun 1/1112:00 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops41h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$822

Sat 12/2011:35 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop26h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 1/1012:30 amMEL - CMB

1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$879

Sat 12/2011:35 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/118:15 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$945

Best flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Sat 2/213:30 amCMB - MEL

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/1410:35 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$691

Tue 5/1212:50 amCMB - MEL

1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/205:55 amMEL - CMB

1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$740

Tue 3/101:05 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 3/1912:00 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops41h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$782

Tue 1/1310:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/241:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$719

Tue 1/133:30 amCMB - MEL

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/271:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$735

Wed 5/1310:10 pmCMB - MEL

2 stops55h 20mChina Eastern

Wed 5/2011:00 amMEL - CMB

3 stops62h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$822

Fri 4/1010:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 4/247:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$764

Sat 3/710:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/199:30 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$764

Mon 2/210:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/181:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$775

Sun 1/1110:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/271:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$809

Thu 2/1210:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/16:15 amMEL - CMB

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$818

Wed 2/1110:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/16:15 amMEL - CMB

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$826

Last-minute flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 12/211:05 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 1/1310:30 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/17

$802

Wed 12/2410:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/315:55 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$768

Thu 1/110:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/211:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$663

Thu 1/110:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/47:45 amMEL - CMB

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$749

Sun 1/1110:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/261:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$809

Mon 1/1210:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/241:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$691

Mon 1/1210:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/2810:05 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$790

Tue 1/1310:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/241:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$719

Tue 1/133:30 amCMB - MEL

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/251:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$735

One-way flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Sat 1/3110:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$416

Thu 3/2610:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$424

Fri 1/3011:00 pmCMB - MEL

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$436

Tue 1/610:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$453

Thu 1/2910:50 pmCMB - MEL

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$456

Tue 1/2710:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$461

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Most accurate provider	OneTravel 3 stars
Most trusted provider	OneTravel 3 stars
Round-trip from	$663 (Booking.com)
One-way from	$416 (AirAsia)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,098
Good round-trip deal	$1,063 or less
Good one-way deal	$687 or less

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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/21

3:30 am-8:30 am

2 stops23h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

10:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop17h 55m

$691

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/13

10:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 1/24

1:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop13h 55m

$719

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/13

3:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 1/27

1:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop13h 55m

$735

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/12

12:50 am-4:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/20

5:55 am-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$740

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/10

10:40 am-5:30 am

1 stop14h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 4/24

7:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$764

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/7

10:25 am-5:00 am

1 stop13h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/19

9:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

$764

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

10:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

1:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop13h 55m

$775

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/10

1:05 am-2:05 pm

3 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

12:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$782

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/11

10:25 am-5:00 am

1 stop13h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 1/27

1:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop13h 55m

$809

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/12

10:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

6:15 am-9:50 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$818

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $573). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $996). 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 CMB to MEL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 62% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Qantas Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

366 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

282 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
For as low as $740, Singapore Airlines can have you in Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 23h. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport is about 5190 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $722. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $730, and Qantas Airways, from $753. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are Cathay Pacific ($416), Thai Airways ($485), and Singapore Airlines ($526).
What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Seychelles (80%), SriLankan Airlines (72%), Ethiopian Air( 72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $645. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $1,567 on average, our data indicates $987 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $573). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $996). 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 5 airlines flying from Colombo to Melbourne

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$722	Average$957	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$730	Average$1,033	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$753	Average$1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Thai Airways	Cheapest$853	Average$938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$981	Average$1,227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

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$416+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.