How many flights from Colombo to Sydney are non-stop?

Historically, direct flights from Colombo to Sydney have been less common, accounting for approximately 2.2% of all flights in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stops, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Colombo to Sydney?

The typical direct flight from Colombo to Sydney covers a distance of 8762 kilometers and has a median duration of 10 hours and 5 minutes. Flights with one stop generally take significantly longer, with a median duration of 19 hours. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Colombo to Sydney have been more expensive than connecting flights, with a premium of approximately 56%. The median price for a direct flight was $1064, while connecting flights had a median price of $681. Direct flights also represented a smaller share of available options, accounting for about 3.6% of all flights in the trailing 90 days.

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Colombo to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Sydney

Most itineraries for flights from Colombo to Sydney connect at least once, with only 2.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from Colombo to Sydney, the cheapest time to fly is often in March, with a median fare of $470. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $516, and June, with a median of $591.

A typical journey from Colombo to Sydney takes approximately 29h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most routes involve at least one stopover.

The route from Colombo to Sydney covers a substantial distance of 8,762 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This considerable distance contributes to the overall journey time and fare structure.

Fares for this route typically range from $609–$1213, with a median of $796. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. There are currently no recent fares classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Sydney

Regular price: $532 - $787

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

The regular price range for flights from Colombo to Sydney is between $532 and $787. The current lowest deal is $472 with AirAsia, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 23.

now $472

Low $532

High $787

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Sydney is March, with a median price of $470. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1053. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $470

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,053

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Sydney

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Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Sydney

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$837

$726

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$960

$739

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$903

$741

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$752

$755

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$771

$772

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Vietjet Air

$837

$782

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 27

$977 → $735

25%

5 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 25

$977 → $741

24%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$962 → $778

19%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$639 → $481

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Sydney

Colombo - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Colombo to Sydney are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $470 for flights from Colombo to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 29h 10m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Colombo to Sydney is 29h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.2% of recent flights from Colombo to Sydney are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights

SriLankan Airlines provides direct flight options for the Colombo to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Colombo to Sydney are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Colombo to Sydney.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$475

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Colombo to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$475

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$758

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$3,585

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Oct 17

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Oct 31

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$5,917

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Oct 27

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$5,932

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Oct 31

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$6,124

$3,598

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Colombo to Sydney is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $620. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw an average price of $681, while booking 0-6 days out resulted in an average price of $736. Conversely, booking 60+ days in advance generally resulted in higher average prices, around $832.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $609 or less from Colombo to Sydney is considered a good price. The median price for this route during the same period was $796. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $1213 or less. Travelers aiming for more economical options should target prices at or below the $609 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Sydney include March, with a median price of $470, and February, with a median price of $516. June also offered relatively lower median prices at $591. These months typically present more economical options compared to the annual median price of $796 for this route.

Colombo to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Sydney

A typical journey from Colombo to Sydney takes approximately 29h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most routes involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Sydney

Regular price: $532 - $787

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

The regular price range for flights from Colombo to Sydney is between $532 and $787. The current lowest deal is $472 with AirAsia, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 23.

now $472

Low $532

High $787

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Sydney

March

Cheapest

Flights from $470

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,053

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Sydney

SriLankan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Sydney

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$837

$726

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$960

$739

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$903

$741

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$752

$755

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$771

$772

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Vietjet Air

$837

$782

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 27

$977 → $735

25%

5 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 25

$977 → $741

24%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$962 → $778

19%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$639 → $481

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Sydney

Colombo - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Colombo to Sydney are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $470 for flights from Colombo to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 29h 10m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Colombo to Sydney is 29h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.2% of recent flights from Colombo to Sydney are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights

SriLankan Airlines provides direct flight options for the Colombo to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Colombo to Sydney are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Colombo to Sydney.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$475

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Colombo to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$475

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$6,124

$3,598

Save $2,526

SriLankan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Colombo to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Colombo to Sydney

Colombo to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Sydney

Direct flights from Colombo to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Sydney

Colombo - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Expect a flight duration of 29h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Colombo main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

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Oct 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

What's a cheap fare from Colombo to Sydney?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Sydney?

How many flights from Colombo to Sydney are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Colombo to Sydney?

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

Related routes

More routes from Colombo

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Colombo to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Sydney

Direct flights from Colombo to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Sydney

Colombo - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Expect a flight duration of 29h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Colombo main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Oct 20

Oct 23

Oct 18

Oct 04

Oct 20

Oct 04

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 31

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

What's a cheap fare from Colombo to Sydney?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Sydney?