What percentage of Colombo to Melbourne flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.9% of flights from Colombo to Melbourne have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the majority of journeys on this route involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

The direct flight from Colombo to Melbourne typically takes approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 8358 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 21 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do cheap flights from Colombo to Melbourne come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Colombo to Melbourne come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for this route, based on data from the trailing 30 days.

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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 3.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When looking for cheap flights from Colombo to Melbourne, you'll find that fares typically range from $882–$1406, with a median of $1144. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne is often in December, with a median fare of $892. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $1050, and February, with a median fare of $1100.

A typical journey from Colombo to Melbourne, including connections, takes approximately 9h 50m. This route covers a significant distance of 8358 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Melbourne

Regular price: $558 - $760

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

The regular price range for this route is between 558 USD and 760 USD. The current lowest deal is 463 USD with AirAsia for travel from Feb 18-Feb 23.

now $463

Low $558

High $760

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne is December, with a median price of $892. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1196. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $892

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,196

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Melbourne

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

SriLankan Airlines

$592

$892

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia

$641

$494

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia, FlyAsianXpress

$744

$545

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia

$665

$663

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia

$739

$684

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia, FlyAsianXpress

$644

$507

One-way

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

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

$665 → $661

1 night

Dec 28 - Dec 29

$793 → $825

9 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 14

$613 → $649

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

$647 → $683

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

Colombo - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne, with a median price of $892.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Direct flights to Melbourne typically take 9h 50m, while connecting flights average 26h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 96.1% of available flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia has a deal for $463

AirAsia recently offered a flight for $463 from February 18 to February 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Colombo to Melbourne are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a key departure point for flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~$476

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 ~$479

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 rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~$923

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Colombo to Melbourne is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $1144. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $1360. For last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel, the average price can be as high as $1973, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from Colombo to Melbourne is typically around $882. Historically, the median price for this route has been $1144. Prices can range, with about 25% of flights costing $1406 or more. These figures are based on data collected over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, December has offered the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne, with a median price of $892. November also presents lower prices, with a median of $1050. While February shows a median of $1100, it is also noted as the most expensive month on average. The annual median price for this route is $1144, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Colombo to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Melbourne

A typical journey from Colombo to Melbourne, including connections, takes approximately 9h 50m. This route covers a significant distance of 8358 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Melbourne

Regular price: $558 - $760

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

The regular price range for this route is between 558 USD and 760 USD. The current lowest deal is 463 USD with AirAsia for travel from Feb 18-Feb 23.

now $463

Low $558

High $760

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne

December

Cheapest

Flights from $892

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,196

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec