Cheap flights from Colombo to Melbourne

One-way fares from $232 · CMB → MEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Melbourne → Colombo
Cheapest fare
$232

AirAsia · Mon, Dec 14

Cheapest month
December

from $232

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
11h 45m

8,360 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $250
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $232
  3. January 2027 $653
  4. February 2027 $453

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia
Depart22:50 Mon, Dec 14CMB → MEL 11h 45m · 1 stop
$232one way, per person
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Vietnam Airlines
Depart01:55 Thu, Dec 24CMB → MEL 13h 35m · 1 stop
$424one way, per person
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About flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) and Melbourne (MEL) are about 8,360 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 11h 45m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $232, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $232 with AirAsia, departing Monday, December 14, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $232 to $653.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $232 one way.

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 11h 45m. Colombo and Melbourne are around 8,360 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia, Air India, Batik Air Malaysia and Vietnam Airlines.

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