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

Historically, direct flights from Colombo to Sydney are not common, representing only 2.2% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop.

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 typically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 19 hours. Travelers should account for this difference 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 are significantly more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1064, representing a 56% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights had a median price of $681. Direct flights also made up a small portion of the available options, accounting for only 3.6% of 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: $836 - $1,217

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 836 USD and 1217 USD. The current lowest deal is 660 USD with AirAsia, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now $660

Low $836

High $1,217

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

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

AirAsia

$679

$851

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

AirAsia

$660

$874

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Air India Limited

$827

$876

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$646

$827

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$652

$841

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$795

$842

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$679 → $665

5 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 23

$659 → $650

2 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 20

$696 → $723

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

$675 → $715

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 at $660.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $470 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 29h 10m

The median flight duration from Colombo to Sydney is 29 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.8% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia offers a recent deal

AirAsia recently offered a deal for $660 from Colombo to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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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$2,465

$2,388

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Feb 07

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77% AI deal score

$2,584

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Dec 19

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,574

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Oct 25

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,614

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

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Oct 25

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,654

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Oct 25

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76% AI deal score

$2,681

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Oct 25

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,686

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Oct 19

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,709

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Oct 31

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,710

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Colombo to Sydney for the best prices is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $620. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $736, while booking 60 or more days out typically resulted in higher average prices of $832.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $609 or less for a flight 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.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Sydney are March, with a median price of $470, and February, with a median price of $516. June also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $591. The annual median price for this route was $796, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings.

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: $836 - $1,217

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 836 USD and 1217 USD. The current lowest deal is 660 USD with AirAsia, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now $660

Low $836

High $1,217

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

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

AirAsia

$679

$851

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

AirAsia

$660

$874

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Air India Limited

$827

$876

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$646

$827

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$652

$841

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Sydney

Colombo (CMB) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

$795

$842

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$679 → $665

5 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 23

$659 → $650

2 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 20

$696 → $723

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

$675 → $715

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 at $660.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $470 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 29h 10m

The median flight duration from Colombo to Sydney is 29 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.8% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia offers a recent deal

AirAsia recently offered a deal for $660 from Colombo to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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

77% AI deal score

$2,584

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Dec 19

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,574

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Oct 25

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,614

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Oct 25

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,654

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Oct 25

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,681

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Oct 25

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,686

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Oct 19

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,709

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Oct 31

Sydney, Australia

76% AI deal score

$2,710

Air India Limited, +1

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 lowest prices

Flights typically take 29h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

AirAsia offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

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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Feb 15

Feb 16

Feb 23

Feb 07

Dec 19

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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?

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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 lowest prices

Flights typically take 29h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

AirAsia offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

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

Nov 30

Feb 15

Feb 16

Feb 23

Feb 07

Dec 19

Oct 25

Oct 25

Oct 25

Oct 25

Oct 19

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?