1 Adult (Economy)
  • Economy
  • - + 12+
  • - + 2-11
  • - + <2 (on lap)
  • Done
Search for Flights
Compare

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Colombo

Filter
Close
Return
One Way
Reverse direction: CMB to SYD

Airlines Show All Airlines

Depart
Return
Find Flights
AK,D7,OD,TR Return flights from $911
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$911
Dep. Fri 05 MarRet. Fri 19 Mar$1,429
AK,D7,OD,TRShow more Flights
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,479
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,516
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Sat 12 Sep$1,522
AK,D7,MU Return flights from $937
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$937
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$949
AK,D7,MUShow more Flights
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,370
6E,AK,D7 Return flights from $977
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$977
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,798
6E,AK,D7Show more Flights
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$2,081
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$2,865
AK,D7 Return flights from $988
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$988
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,099
AK,D7Show more Flights
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,282
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,307
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,451
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,466
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,468
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$2,001
AK,D7,JQ Return flights from $1,022
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,022
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,173
AK,D7,JQShow more Flights
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,175
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,250
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,253
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,259
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,294
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,317
Dep. Sat 13 MarRet. Sat 03 Apr$1,435
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Sat 12 Sep$1,715
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$2,236
MU Return flights from $1,029
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,029
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,042
MUShow more Flights
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$1,048
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,055
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,059
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,064
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,097
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,169
Dep. Fri 05 MarRet. Fri 19 Mar$1,412
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Sat 12 Sep$1,449
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,507
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$1,829
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$2,041
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,218
Dep. Sat 13 MarRet. Sat 03 Apr$2,814
AK,D7,PR,UL Return flights from $1,037
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$1,037
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,791
AK,D7,VJ Return flights from $1,047
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,047
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,215
AK,D7,VJShow more Flights
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,358
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,405
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,436
AK,JQ Return flights from $1,057
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,057
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,243
AK,JQShow more Flights
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,281
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,355
Dep. Sat 13 MarRet. Sat 03 Apr$1,414
AK,VJ Return flights from $1,064
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,064
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,568
AK,D7,OD Return flights from $1,071
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,071
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,239
AK,D7,ODShow more Flights
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,258
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,352
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$1,387
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Sat 12 Sep$1,419
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,437
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,448
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,562
Dep. Fri 05 MarRet. Fri 19 Mar$1,570
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$2,492
AK,JQ,MU Return flights from $1,075
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,075
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$1,638
AK,JQ,MUShow more Flights
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$2,374
AK,JQ,VA Return flights from $1,083
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,083
Dep. Sat 13 MarRet. Sat 03 Apr$1,485
AK,JQ,VAShow more Flights
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,539
AK,D7,TR,VJ Return flights from $1,093
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,093
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,223
AK,D7,TR,VJShow more Flights
Dep. Fri 05 MarRet. Fri 19 Mar$1,397
AK,JQ,VJ Return flights from $1,099
Dep. Sun 30 MayRet. Sun 20 Jun$1,099
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,162
AK,JQ,VJShow more Flights
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,217
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,317
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,455
Dep. Sat 13 MarRet. Sat 03 Apr$1,492
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,555

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Colombo from New Zealand and flights to Sri Lanka. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Colombo

Return fares from Sydney to Colombo by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Sep 2026
$1,064
Oct 2026
$1,103
Nov 2026
$886
Feb 2027
$893
Mar 2027
$900
Apr 2027
$1,573
May 2027
$1,014
Jun 2027
$1,521

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is November 2026, with return fares from $886 — 44% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $1,573).

When Should You Fly to Colombo?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Colombo, with return fares from $886. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,573.

Across the year, return fares to Colombo average around $1,119. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, February and March, you'll generally pay up to 21% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Colombo Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Colombo return airfares.

September 2026
$1,064
October 2026
$1,103
November 2026
$886
February 2027
$893
March 2027
$900
April 2027
$1,573
May 2027
$1,014
June 2027
$1,521

Average Sydney to Colombo Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Colombo return airfares.

September 2026
$2,109
October 2026
$2,018
November 2026
$1,976
December 2026
$2,761
January 2027
$2,756
February 2027
$2,096
March 2027
$2,057
April 2027
$2,303
May 2027
$2,106
June 2027
$2,282

How I Want That Flight can help you

What's the benefit of using I Want That Flight for my Sydney to Colombo flight?

Think of us as your personal shortcut to a great deal. Instead of you opening fifty different tabs, we instantly cross-check rates across heaps of airlines and booking sites to score you the sweet spot on pricing. Millions of holidaymakers count on us every year to get them airborne, so you're running with a pretty savvy crowd.

Can you sort me out with direct flights from Sydney to Colombo?

100%. As soon as the page finishes loading your options, hit the "Direct" filter. The layovers will vanish, leaving you with only the non-stop routes.

How does I Want That Flight find me the best Sydney to Colombo flights?

Once you punch your details into our search tool, we unlock all kinds of handy tricks to map out your journey. We’ll map out the most budget-friendly calendar dates and takeoff slots, and let you slice and dice the data until you pinpoint the exact itinerary that works for you.

I'm still in the planning phase. Can you ping me if Sydney to Colombo fares drop?

No worries at all. Just kick off a quick search, drop your email into our price tracker, and we’ll send a heads-up straight to your inbox the moment the price drops.

Popular Destinations
Flights to PerthFlights to SydneyFlights to MelbourneFlights to San Jose del Cabo - Los CabosFlights to DublinFlights to BrisbaneFlights to QueenstownFlights to JohannesburgFlights to RotoruaFlights to FijiFlights to PapeeteFlights to Blenheim

Sign up to I Know The Pilot for all the latest flight deals

Join 300,000+ Australians getting the best airfares delivered to their mailbox

As seen in:
7 News Today Show News Com Au The Guardian Daily Mail Mama Mia