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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

CMB — MEL
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,711

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,561
From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Colombo to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,222). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,525). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

The most flights from CMB to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,222). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,525). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,598AverageC$ 1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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