Statistics on Melbourne-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Melbourne airport is $ 997 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 812 (in august) and $ 1467 (in january), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 470 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $797 to $854 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64634 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 812, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 997). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1467).
Flight Melbourne-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1212 | $ 1467 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 821 | $ 962 | good price |
| March | $ 715 | $ 823 | good price |
| April | $ 864 | $ 980 | good price |
| May | $ 747 | $ 815 | good price |
| June | $ 798 | $ 950 | good price |
| July | $ 929 | $ 1053 | fair price |
| August | $ 739 | $ 812 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 776 | $ 907 | good price |
| October | $ 731 | $ 862 | good price |
| November | $ 743 | $ 884 | good price |
| December | $ 1182 | $ 1438 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $512 to $1707. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $512 to $569), 1% at the maximum price (from $1650 to $1707). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $797 to $854 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Sri Lanka flight
There are 7 companies that serve Melbourne from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: SriLankan Airlines, Airasia X, Philippine Airlines, Jetstar, Scoot, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 64634 flights analyzed in previous years, SriLankan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (70% of the time) on the Melbourne->Sri Lanka route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 266 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $18. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $23.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $19. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a tuesday may cost you an additional $19.
Top prices Melbourne-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Colombo | 10-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 19-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 431 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 17-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 500 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 04-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 440 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 06-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 494 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 18-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 441 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 24-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 491 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 01-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 07-11 to 21-11-2025 | $ 524 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Colombo | 04-04 to 15-04-2026 | $ 520 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 929 $, which is a saving of 68 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (106 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Sri Lanka (Colombo) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1214 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1334), 6 to 7 months ($ 1283), 7 to 8 months ($ 1436), 9 to 10 months ($ 1378), 10 to 11 months ($ 1413) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 846 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 853), 3 to 4 months ($ 948), 4 to 5 months ($ 954), 5 to 6 months ($ 875), 6 to 7 months ($ 891) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 776), 1 to 2 months ($ 785), 5 to 6 months ($ 809), 7 to 8 months ($ 749) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 890 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 950), 3 to 4 months ($ 955), 7 to 8 months ($ 939), 9 to 10 months ($ 939), 10 to 11 months ($ 973) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 732 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 766), 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 7 to 8 months ($ 812), 8 to 9 months ($ 791) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 814 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 912), 2 to 3 months ($ 884), 9 to 10 months ($ 937) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 894 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 956), 3 to 4 months ($ 974), 11 to 12 months ($ 1045) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 749 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 755), 2 to 3 months ($ 750), 3 to 4 months ($ 760), 4 to 5 months ($ 754), 5 to 6 months ($ 805), 6 to 7 months ($ 809), 7 to 8 months ($ 804) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 780 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 832), 3 to 4 months ($ 793), 4 to 5 months ($ 828), 5 to 6 months ($ 828), 6 to 7 months ($ 835), 7 to 8 months ($ 903) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 790), 3 to 4 months ($ 748), 4 to 5 months ($ 755), 5 to 6 months ($ 785), 6 to 7 months ($ 801), 7 to 8 months ($ 838) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 750 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 846), 2 to 3 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 834), 5 to 6 months ($ 857), 7 to 8 months ($ 840), 8 to 9 months ($ 845) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1226 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1433), 3 to 4 months ($ 1336), 5 to 6 months ($ 1355), 6 to 7 months ($ 1345), 8 to 9 months ($ 1350), 9 to 10 months ($ 1377) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Melbourne to Sri Lanka (Colombo): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 729 $431 to $1528 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 722 $468 to $1172 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 955 $652 to $1761 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 692 $440 to $855 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 787 $561 to $1060 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 801 $568 to $1665 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 792 $524 to $1043 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1193 $681 to $1732 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1258 $719 to $1599 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 908 $542 to $1229 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 849 $549 to $1157 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2026 | $ 1061 $520 to $6153 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!