What percentage of Colombo to Melbourne flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.5% of flights from Colombo to Melbourne were direct. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that travelers should anticipate indirect routes when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

The typical direct flight from Colombo to Melbourne has a duration of 9 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 8358 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take considerably longer, with a median duration of 16 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing their preferred route.

How much do direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne have shown a slight premium compared to connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $816, which is approximately 1% higher than the median price for connecting flights, which stood at $805. Direct flights constituted about 8.2% of the available options in the trailing 90 days, indicating they are less common.

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Colombo to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Most itineraries for flights from Colombo to Melbourne connect at least once, with only 7.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is two. This means that while direct options exist, you will most often find yourself with at least one stop on your journey.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Colombo to Melbourne, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $673–$1223, with a median of $932. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare may require some flexibility or waiting for new deals.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $530. Other cost-effective months include July, with a median fare of $634, and November, where the median fare is $646. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings.

The typical journey time for flights from Colombo to Melbourne is 9h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This route is classified as a long-haul journey, covering a substantial distance of 8358 kilometers between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Melbourne

Regular price: $507 - $806

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

The regular price range for flights from Colombo to Melbourne is between $507 and $806. The current lowest deal is $515 with AirAsia, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 26.

now $515

Low $507

High $806

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne is January, with a median price of $530. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1243. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $530

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,243

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne

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Mon, Sep 14

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CMB - Melbourne

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Malindo Airways

$777

$760

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$777

$682

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Vietjet Air

$843

$698

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$793

$706

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Vietjet Air

$777

$783

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

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AirAsia

$767

$672

One-way

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

9 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 26

$788 → $617

22%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$832 → $668

20%

6 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 27

$947 → $817

14%

5 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 24

$892 → $768

14%

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Colombo - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Colombo to Melbourne are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices around $530.

Historically, January, July, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 9h 50m, connecting flights take 25h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is one airline that offers direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Colombo to Melbourne appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$514

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$515

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail network and Calder Freeway)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Colombo to Melbourne is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $687. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $1018. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1153, and also for those made 60+ days in advance, where the average price was $936.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Colombo to Melbourne is considered to be $673 or less. The median price for this route was $932. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the good price threshold to secure a more economical fare. The 75th percentile for prices on this route was $1223, indicating that a significant portion of fares were higher than the median.

Historically, January, July, and November have offered the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne. January typically sees a median price of $530, while July has a median of $634. November also presents a favorable median price of $646. The annual median price for this route is $932, suggesting that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Colombo to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Melbourne

Regular price: $507 - $806

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

The regular price range for flights from Colombo to Melbourne is between $507 and $806. The current lowest deal is $515 with AirAsia, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 26.

now $515

Low $507

High $806

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

January

Cheapest

Flights from $530

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,243

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Melbourne

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Malindo Airways

$777

$760

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$777

$682

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Vietjet Air

$843

$698

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$793

$706

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

Vietjet Air

$777

$783

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia

$767

$672

One-way

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

9 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 26

$788 → $617

22%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$832 → $668

20%

6 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 27

$947 → $817

14%

5 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 24

$892 → $768

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

Colombo - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Colombo to Melbourne are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices around $530.

Historically, January, July, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 9h 50m, connecting flights take 25h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is one airline that offers direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Colombo to Melbourne appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$514

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$515

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail network and Calder Freeway)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne

Colombo to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

Colombo - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January for prices around $530.

Direct flights take 9h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

When is the best time to book flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

How much should a flight from Colombo to Melbourne cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

What percentage of Colombo to Melbourne flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

How much do direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne cost compared to connecting flights?

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Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Colombo to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

Colombo - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January for prices around $530.

Direct flights take 9h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

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How much should a flight from Colombo to Melbourne cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne?