Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for MEL→CMB. Lowest economy: 25,750 Avios (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). Lowest business class: 73,800 points + $131.50 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 140,000 miles + $83.80 (United MileagePlus) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
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Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Bandaranaike International, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), Juneyao Airlines (HO), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 63 of 73 departure dates checked (Qantas Frequent Flyer, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Colombo (CMB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubLowest observed | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 6 | 34 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,900 pts + $112.57 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), JQ +5 more | 2 | 63 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $282.09 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $105.40 | Nonstop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 6 | 31 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $160.37 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 43 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $73.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 42,500 pts | Cathay Pacific (CX), Qantas (QF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 34 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $83.80 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +2 more | 2 | 39 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $103.90 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +3 more | 4 | 39 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $100.50 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Qantas (QF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 9+ | 41 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 246,200 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stopsNonstop from 294,700 pts | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), JQ, Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | 1 | 12 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 99,000 pts + $342.63 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $282.09 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 175,000 pts + $124.60 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 20 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 73,800 pts + $131.50 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF) +1 more | 2 | 31 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $105.40 | Nonstop | Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 77,250 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $73.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 80,000 pts | Qantas (QF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 16 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 89,500 pts + $313.85 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 36 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $120.10 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +3 more | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $83.80 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 121,000 pts + $992.41 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 39 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 162,688 pts + $100.80Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Qantas (QF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 5 | 41 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 715,600 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | JQ | 1 | 3 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 140,000 pts + $83.80Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $836.58Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,900 pts + $112.57 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 294,700 pts + taxes not reported | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 680,000 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99,000 pts + $342.63 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $84.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 130,000 pts + $111.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 201,000 pts + $998.42 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 746,713 pts + $100.80 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,750 Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed nonstop space on 27 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 73,800 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 26 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,900 · Qantas (13 dates) | 150,300 · Qantas (8 dates) | 73,800 · Qantas (4 dates) | — | |
| 29,900 · Qantas (8 dates) | 99,000 · Qantas (6 dates) | 73,800 · Qantas (2 dates) | 280,500 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 37,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | — | 110,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 25,750 · Privilege Club (13 dates) | 99,000 · Qantas (11 dates) | 75,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 25,750 · Privilege Club (5 dates) | 107,600 · Qantas (5 dates) | 75,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 25,750 · Privilege Club (2 dates) | — | 80,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 25,750 · Privilege Club (10 dates) | 150,300 · Qantas (1 date) | 73,800 · Qantas (3 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 29,900 · Qantas (11 dates) | 109,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 73,800 · Qantas (11 dates) | 257,300 · Qantas (3 dates)Mixed cabin |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)How many miles, points or Avios you need from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)
- In economy, Qatar Airways Privilege Club had the lowest observed award, 25,750 Avios (taxes not reported); see how many Avios you need with Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
- In premium economy, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 99,000 points + $342.63; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In business class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 73,800 points + $131.50; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 140,000 miles + $83.80, a mixed-cabin award; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)
What's the lowest Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 25,750 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed economy award space on 34 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 07:25 UTC). In business class, 73,800 points + $131.50 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 05:22 UTC for an Oct 29, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 07:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 34 dates, business class 16 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 39 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 22 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 31 dates, business class 12 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 37 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 39 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 41 dates, business class 41 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 12 dates, business class 3 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 63 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 31 dates, first class 12 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 34 dates, business class 27 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 25,750 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
Which credit card points can book awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 25,750 Avios with Privilege Club (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 73,800 points with Qantas (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.