Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 24,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $121.20. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB): Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 5,193 miles (8,358 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and more.
How many miles MEL to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $121.20–390 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $71.20–260 |
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 25,750 | $91.20–290 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 29,900 | $100.45–226.50 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn SriLankan Airlines | 37,000 | $71.20–90 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 37,500 | $91.20–110 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 38,000 | $71.20–440 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 40,000 | $151.20–310 |
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 42,500 | $71.20–90 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 67,000 | $71.20–340 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to CMB
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MEL to CMB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
MEL to CMB with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia and Qantas, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
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+1 - Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Male (MLE)Maldivian, then Emirates, flydubai and 5 moreQ2
+4 - Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, then Air China3U
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way+1
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
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MEL to CMB: common questions
How many miles does MEL to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 24,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $121.20. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000), British Airways Club (25,750) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (29,900). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to CMB?
Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Melbourne from Colombo by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Colombo (CMB) are 5,193 miles (8,358 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to CMB award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Jakarta (CGK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN), Male (MLE) and Sydney (SYD). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Malaysia Airlines through Kuala Lumpur.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.