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Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

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November 3 - November 28

Cheapest

SYD - Colombo

$770

$556

Round trip

November 3 - November 21

SYD - Colombo

$774

$557

Round trip

October 22 - October 27

SYD - Colombo

$798

$561

Round trip

October 22 - November 21

SYD - Colombo

$789

$562

Round trip

September 4 - September 18

Earliest

SYD - Colombo

$797

$563

Round trip

September 14 - September 22

Best

SYD - Colombo

$834

$563

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September 6 - September 13

Best

SYD - Colombo

$849

$563

Round trip

September 13 - September 26

SYD - Colombo

$809

$563

Round trip

September 14 - September 27

SYD - Colombo

$809

$563

Round trip

September 13 - September 22

Best

SYD - Colombo

$836

$563

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Sydney to Colombo

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo connect at least once, with only 6.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you'll usually have at least one layover on your journey from Sydney to Colombo.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Colombo? The most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of $558. Other cost-effective options include January, where the median fare is $604, and May, with a median fare of $614. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
Fares for flights from Sydney to Colombo are typically $759–$1332, with a median of $1014. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, only 10% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
A typical journey from Sydney to Colombo takes approximately 32h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the long-haul nature of this route. The overall distance covered on this route is 8762 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Colombo

Regular price: $668 - $808

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Colombo typically range from $668 to $808. The current lowest deal is $556 with Vietjet Air, for travel from November 3 to November 28, 2026.

now $556

Low $668

High $808

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo is April, with a median price of $558. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1716. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $558

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,716

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Direct flights from Sydney to Colombo

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SriLankan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Colombo

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Colombo

Vietjet Air

Sydney (SYD) - Colombo (CMB)

Vietjet Air

$747

$593

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Colombo

FlyAsianXpress

Sydney (SYD) - Colombo (CMB)

FlyAsianXpress

$794

$568

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Colombo

FlyAsianXpress

Sydney (SYD) - Colombo (CMB)

FlyAsianXpress

$792

$568

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Colombo

FlyAsianXpress

Sydney (SYD) - Colombo (CMB)

FlyAsianXpress

$842

$568

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Colombo

FlyAsianXpress

Sydney (SYD) - Colombo (CMB)

FlyAsianXpress

$793

$568

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Colombo

Malaysia Airlines

Sydney (SYD) - Colombo (CMB)

Malaysia Airlines

$854

$658

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Colombo

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,143  →  $744

35%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$864  →  $563

35%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$863  →  $563

35%

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

$863  →  $563

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Colombo

Sydney - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Colombo are above the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo, with a median price of $558.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 32h 45m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Sydney to Colombo is 32 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights

SriLankan Airlines is an option for direct flights from Sydney to Colombo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Colombo are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a great choice for flights to Colombo, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$556

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good choice for direct flights to Colombo from Sydney.

📍 ~30 km from Colombo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$556

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is the primary international gateway for Colombo, offering the widest range of flight connections.

📍 ~30 km from Colombo city center (heavy traffic congestion possible)

💸 Flights from ~$556

Koggala (KCT)

Koggala is useful for travelers heading to the southern coastal tourism belt, accessible via the Southern Expressway.

📍 ~135 km from Colombo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1268

China Bay (TRR)

China Bay is useful for travelers heading to the east coast of the island, serving the Eastern Province.

📍 ~250 km from Colombo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1155

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Sep 14

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

89% AI deal score

$859

$568

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$568

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Sep 04

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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$563

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$563

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Historically, the best time to book flights from Sydney to Colombo has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $722. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $1062. Prices tend to be higher when booking further in advance, such as 28-59 days out, where the average price was $1224. Even booking 60+ days in advance shows an average price of $1060.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Colombo was considered to be $759 or less. The median price for this route was $1014. Approximately 75% of prices observed were $1332 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo, with a median price of $558. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $604. May had a median price of $614, which was also the most expensive month on record within the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $1014.