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Flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL) take about 10h 57m (8,358 km). Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $406 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Melbourne

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft taking off into the cloudy sky at Melbourne Airport. — arriving in Melbourne

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Colombo →2 lounges at Colombo AirportEarly arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Melbourne →45 drop-off points

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Airlines flying Colombo to Melbourne

Carriers on CMB–MEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Jetstarnonstop fare seen✈ SriLankan Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Colombo to Melbourne fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $406 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $231. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$4065 Nov 2026 · Jetstar$254 · 1 stop20 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$55724 Dec 2026 · Jetstar$231 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$115427 Jan 2027 · SriLankan Airlines$489 · 2 stops27 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$4836 Feb 2027 · Jetstar$437 · 2 stops2 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $231 in December 2026, against $437 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Melbourne, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Melbourne

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Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Peak season: September – November, March – May

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Frequently asked questions — Colombo to Melbourne flights

How long is the flight from Colombo to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight from Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 10h 57m, covering 8,358 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Colombo from Melbourne by air?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Melbourne Airport is 8,358 km (5,193 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Melbourne?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CMB–MEL route include Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Colombo to Melbourne cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CMB–MEL was $406 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 5 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $231 one-way, against $489 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Colombo to Melbourne?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $246 with one stop against $406 nonstop, a saving of $160. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sri Lanka to Australia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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