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Cheap flights from California to Sri Lanka from $420

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Cathay Pacific Logo
1:25 am - 11:30 pmLAX-CMB
33h 35m1 stop
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12:50 am - 11:20 amCMB-LAX
23h 00m1 stop
$652Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 9
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1:40 pm - 11:30 pmSFO-CMB
21h 20m1 stop
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12:50 am - 5:50 pmCMB-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$652Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 5
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 7:00 pmLAX-CMB
42h 00m1 stop
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8:30 pm - 10:05 amCMB-LAX
26h 05m1 stop
$696China Eastern
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Sun, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 10
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 6:20 pmLAX-CMB
65h 20m3 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:30 pm - 10:05 amCMB-LAX
26h 05m1 stop
$698China Eastern
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Sun, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 10
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4:41 pm - 11:30 pmLAX-CMB
42h 19m2 stops
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12:50 am - 10:35 pmCMB-LAX
34h 15m1 stop
$802
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Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 9
Air India Logo
10:00 am - 6:15 pmSFO-CMB
43h 45m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pmCMB-SFO
38h 30m1 stop
$804Air India
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15
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8:52 am - 11:30 pmLAX-CMB
26h 08m2 stops
Logo
12:50 am - 10:35 pmCMB-LAX
34h 15m1 stop
$811
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Sun, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 4
Air India Logo
10:00 am - 4:05 pmSFO-CMB
41h 35m1 stop
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8:20 am - 7:00 amCMB-SFO
35h 10m1 stop
$815Air India
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Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 5:15 amLAX-CMB
27h 05m1 stop
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6:45 am - 6:00 pmCMB-LAX
23h 45m1 stop
$823Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 12:45 pmLAX-CMB
28h 20m1 stop
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6:45 am - 6:00 pmCMB-LAX
23h 45m1 stop
$827Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 1

Emirates flights from California to Sri Lanka

Our best Emirates deals on California to Sri Lanka flight tickets
Emirates
Sep 25
SNA12:08 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
31h 32m
2 stops
CMB8:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 2
CMB10:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
SNA9:40 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,883
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Emirates
Aug 22
SNA10:30 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
33h 10m
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CMB8:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sep 1
CMB2:55 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 39m
2 stops
SNA6:04 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$2,053
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Emirates
Aug 22
BUR10:37 amBurbank Bob Hope
33h 28m
2 stops
CMB8:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sep 2
CMB10:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 52m
2 stops
BUR5:27 pmBurbank Bob Hope
$3,938
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Qatar Airways flights from California to Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways
Sep 24
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
1 stop
CMB3:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 8
CMB4:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
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Qatar Airways
Nov 5
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
CMB2:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 26
CMB10:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
39h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$891
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Qatar Airways
Oct 1
SJC12:52 pmSan Jose
25h 43m
2 stops
CMB3:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 13
CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 15m
2 stops
SJC5:20 pmSan Jose
$1,256
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2025.
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Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

1:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/9

12:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

$652

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/5

12:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$652

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/10

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$696

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

12:30 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops65h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/10

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$698

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

4:41 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops42h 19m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/9

12:50 am-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$802

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

10:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop43h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/15

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$804

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

8:52 am-11:30 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/4

12:50 am-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$811

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/12

8:20 am-7:00 am

1 stop35h 10m

$815

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

1:40 pm-5:15 am

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/16

6:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$823

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

7:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/1

6:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$827

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Sri Lanka

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from California, with most prices found around $954. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of August, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,018.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sri Lanka?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Sri Lanka. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,291. Flights from California to Sri Lanka on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,582. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sri Lanka?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Sri Lanka when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,227. Flying to Sri Lanka in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Sri Lanka, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,637 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sri Lanka?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around $1,240 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from California for as low as $1,086 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Sri Lanka flights?

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Sri Lanka flight.

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Best Price Found

$420

Fastest flight time

21h 00m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Sri Lanka

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Sri Lanka from California in the past 72 hours is $420. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Sri Lanka found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $652.
The fastest flight from California to Sri Lanka takes 21h 00m
There are no direct flights from California to Sri Lanka. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and San Francisco Airport - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Sri Lanka: Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
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    Prices for flights from California to Sri Lanka are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Sri Lanka?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Sri Lanka.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sri Lanka can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sri Lanka. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Sri Lanka

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China EasternPriceFrom $663Free CancellationRating
7.2
159 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.6
964 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $729Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,941 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $863Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,346 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $893Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,604 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $896Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,930 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,136Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,232 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,236Free CancellationRating
6.8
75 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,248Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,915 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,274Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,315 reviews
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