S$461 Cheap Flights from Colombo to Melbourne

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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Melbourne (CMB-MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$461 for one-way flights and S$842 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$842 Return, found 1 day ago
S$842
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Wed, 24 Sep from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Mon, 6 Oct, priced at S$842 found 1 day ago
AirAsia
Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$846 Return, found 1 day ago
S$846
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Wed, 24 Sep from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Mon, 6 Oct, priced at S$846 found 1 day ago
AirAsia
Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$850 Return, found 1 day ago
S$850
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Wed, 24 Sep from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Mon, 6 Oct, priced at S$850 found 1 day ago
AirAsia
Fri, 19 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$882 Return, found 2 days ago
S$882
Return
found 2 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Fri, 19 Sep from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Mon, 29 Sep, priced at S$882 found 2 days ago
AirAsia
Fri, 19 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$886 Return, found 2 days ago
S$886
Return
found 2 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Fri, 19 Sep from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Mon, 29 Sep, priced at S$886 found 2 days ago
AirAsia
Mon, 6 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$887 Return, found 5 days ago
S$887
Return
found 5 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 6 Apr from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Mon, 13 Apr, priced at S$887 found 5 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 22 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,077 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,077
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 22 Sep from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Fri, 3 Oct, priced at S$1,077 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,086 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,086
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 10 Nov from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at S$1,086 found 2 days ago
Etihad Airways
Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,143 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,143
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 10 Nov from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at S$1,143 found 2 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 7 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
CMB
Colombo
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,144 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,144
Return
found 6 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 7 Aug from Colombo to Melbourne, returning Tue, 12 Aug, priced at S$1,144 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$732 - S$1,160 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Colombo to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways International
Return price
S$842
Distance
8308 km
Average flight time
8 hours 45 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from CMB to MEL?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between Colombo International Airport and Tullamarine Airport is S$842. But you better get moving. This price is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to MEL?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Colombo International Airport to Tullamarine Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Colombo International Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Colombo International Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
With a flight distance of 8,400 kilometres from Colombo International Airport (CMB) to MEL (MEL), this is a long-haul trip. Make sure you drink plenty of water and get up to stretch your legs from time to time.
Which airlines fly direct from CMB to Tullamarine Airport?
Offering 30 monthly flights, SriLankan Airlines (UL) is a popular choice when flying directly from CMB to MEL.
Are Colombo International Airport to Tullamarine Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to MEL are available up to 12 months before departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally nab great last-minute deal, it's never something you can count on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid being wedged in the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to bring you the best bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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