Cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo

One-way fares from $342 · MEL → CMB · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Colombo → Melbourne
Cheapest fare
$342

AirAsia X · Sat, 30 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $342

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
11h 55m

8,360 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

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

  1. January 2027 Cheapest $342
  2. February 2027 $372

Cheapest dates in January 2027

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

AirAsia X
Depart06:15 Sat, 30 JanMEL → CMB 11h 55m · 1 stop
$342one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart06:15 Tue, 19 JanMEL → CMB 11h 55m · 1 stop
$352one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart06:15 Sat, 16 JanMEL → CMB 11h 55m · 1 stop
$382one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:00 Mon, 4 JanAVV → CMB 12h 40m · 2 stops
$752one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) and Colombo (CMB) 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 55m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $342, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $342 with AirAsia X, departing Saturday 30 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $342 to $372.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $342 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 11h 55m. Melbourne and Colombo are around 8,360 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Colombo?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia X and Jetstar.

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