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Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 420 and round-trip from NZD 845. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 975 NZD 2,385
      59% off
      59% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 975
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 1,008 NZD 2,385
      57% off
      57% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 1,008
    • MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia X
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
      NZD 845 NZD 2,385
      65% off
      65% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 845
    • MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia X
      CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      NZD 866
      64% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 866
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
      NZD 875
      63% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 875
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
      NZD 877
      63% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 877
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
      NZD 891
      63% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 891
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
      NZD 892
      63% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 892
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
      NZD 893
      63% off
      NZD 2,385 NZD 893
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia X
      NZD 420 NZD 754
      44% off
      44% off
      NZD 754 NZD 420
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 457 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 457
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 458 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 458
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 458
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 458
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 499
      34% off
      NZD 754 NZD 499
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 534
      56% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 534
    • MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia X
      NZD 540
      28% off
      NZD 754 NZD 540
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506 NZD 1,205
      57% off
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506 NZD 1,205
      57% off
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 534 NZD 1,205
      56% off
      56% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 534
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 563
      53% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 563
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 584
      52% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 584
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 587
      51% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 587
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 592
      51% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 592
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 628
      48% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 628
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 677
      44% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 677
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 457 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 457
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 458 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 458
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 458 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 458
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 499
      34% off
      NZD 754 NZD 499
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 534
      56% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 534
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 540
      28% off
      NZD 754 NZD 540
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 563
      53% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 563
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506 NZD 2,732
      81% off
      81% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 534 NZD 2,732
      80% off
      80% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 534
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 628 NZD 2,732
      77% off
      77% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 628
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 963
      65% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 963
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 973
      64% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 973
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 973
      64% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 973
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 1,049
      62% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 1,049
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 1,402
      49% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 1,402
    • MEL 01:00
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:25
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia X
      NZD 551
      80% off
      NZD 2,732 NZD 551
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 457 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 457
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 458 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 458
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 458 NZD 754
      39% off
      39% off
      NZD 754 NZD 458
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 499
      34% off
      NZD 754 NZD 499
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 506
      57% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 506
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 534
      56% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 534
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 540
      28% off
      NZD 754 NZD 540
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 563
      53% off
      NZD 1,205 NZD 563
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport are usually in October, with an average price of NZD 714. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach NZD 1,445.

NZD 1,445
NZD 1,080
NZD 714
NZD 349
  • NZD 714
    Oct
  • NZD 813
    Nov
  • NZD 1,445
    Dec
  • NZD 899
    Jan
  • NZD 809
    Feb
  • NZD 975
    Mar
  • NZD 1,041
    Apr
  • NZD 1,087
    May
  • NZD 1,161
    Jun
  • NZD 915
    Jul
  • NZD 885
    Aug
  • NZD 770
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with an average price of NZD 1,371. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 2,593.

NZD 2,593
NZD 1,982
NZD 1,371
NZD 760
  • NZD 1,371
    Oct
  • NZD 1,507
    Nov
  • NZD 2,593
    Dec
  • NZD 1,936
    Jan
  • NZD 1,649
    Feb
  • NZD 1,688
    Mar
  • NZD 1,797
    Apr
  • NZD 1,702
    May
  • NZD 2,004
    Jun
  • NZD 1,791
    Jul
  • NZD 1,656
    Aug
  • NZD 1,889
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

NZD 1,134
NZD 986
NZD 837
NZD 689
  • NZD 1,134
    Mon
  • NZD 837
    Tue
  • NZD 935
    Wed
  • NZD 866
    Thu
  • NZD 1,068
    Fri
  • NZD 916
    Sat
  • NZD 1,016
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is AirAsia X (from NZD 428) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia X
From NZD 428
Jetstar Airways
From NZD 506
China Eastern Airlines
From NZD 583
TransNusa Airlines
From NZD 587
Batik Air Malaysia
From NZD 626
Scoot
From NZD 677
Virgin Australia
From NZD 745
VietJet Air
From NZD 761
Philippine Airlines
From NZD 766
Cathay Pacific
From NZD 806

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ005

    Melbourne Airport

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    10h 20m

    5:50 PM

    CMB

    - M - W - F -
    Search

  2. D7213

    Melbourne Airport

    1:30 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Direct

    7:10 AM

    KUL

    - - T - T - -
    Search

  3. AK045

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:25 AM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    9:25 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  4. OD178

    Melbourne Airport

    7:45 AM

    MEL

    6h 15m

    Direct

    11:00 AM

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. OD178

    Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Direct

    3:10 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  6. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:50 PM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    9:50 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  7. D7219

    Melbourne Airport

    6:15 AM

    MEL

    8h 20m

    Direct

    11:35 AM

    KUL

    S - - - - F -
    Search

  8. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:50 PM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    9:50 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ033

    Melbourne Airport

    3:50 PM

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    8:00 PM

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. AK375

    Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport

    8:50 PM

    DPS

    3h 5m

    Direct

    11:55 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  11. AK045

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:25 AM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    9:25 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  12. D7213

    Melbourne Airport

    1:30 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Direct

    7:10 AM

    KUL

    - - T - T - -
    Search

  13. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:50 PM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    9:50 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,367.31 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 420
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 845

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport takes about 10 hours 28 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport departs at 13:00, and the last departs at 17:30, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 1,962 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:00 and arrives in Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 13:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 17:25 and arrives in Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 22:20.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85 km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1194 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport currently start from NZD 420, and round-trip fares start from NZD 845. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia X flight departing on Sun, Nov 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 19 minutes, and around 10 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is NZD 1,107. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from NZD 420. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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