How long is the flight from California to Sri Lanka?

Average flight duration from California to Sri Lanka depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 21h 15m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 22h 15m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Sri Lanka?

China Eastern, Air India, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from California to Sri Lanka

What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from California according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights from California to Sri Lanka are refreshed on a daily basis.

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There are 8 operators available for flights from California to Sri Lanka as of August 2026.

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.

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12:00 pm - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

42h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 9:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$780China Eastern

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 14

12:00 pm - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

42h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:10 pm - 9:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

47h 25m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$781China Eastern

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 15

7:20 am - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

46h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:20 pm - 9:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$939Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 11

1:00 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:05 pm - 3:35 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$943Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

3:00 pm - 2:45 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:15 am - 12:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$969Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 7

3:55 pm - 2:05 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 1:35 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$969Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 19

11:45 am - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:45 am - 8:50 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$984Singapore Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

11:45 am - 10:45 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

34h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:45 am - 8:50 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$984Singapore Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

10:55 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:45 am - 9:00 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,035Cathay Pacific

Thu, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 19

10:55 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:45 am - 9:15 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,035Cathay Pacific

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 14

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12:30 pm - 7:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

42h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 10:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,056China Eastern

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 8

12:30 pm - 7:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

42h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:10 pm - 10:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

48h 25m3 stops Kunming Changshui Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,057China Eastern

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

12:25 am - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

34h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 4:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,131Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31

1:20 pm - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 10:35 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,132Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 31

10:01 am - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 59m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 11:15 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,289Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

1:20 pm - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 11:38 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

47h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

8:05 am - 2:05 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:35 am - 6:01 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

26h 56m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

$1,782Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 7

4:20 pm - 9:00 amLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

28h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:35 am - 2:00 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,800Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

8:10 pm - 6:55 amLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 15m1 stop Istanbul

9:55 pm - 11:40 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,876Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 8

4:40 pm - 10:15 amLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

8:35 pm - 9:42 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 37m3 stops Male Dubai Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,906Emirates

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22

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China Eastern

Sep 21

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB7:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 14

CMB8:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$780

China Eastern

Sep 21

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

42h 30m

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CMB7:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 15

CMB10:10 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

47h 25m

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SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$781

China Eastern

Sep 10

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB7:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 17

CMB10:10 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

47h 25m

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SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$785

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Oct 14

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB11:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 28

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

SFO8:50 amSan Francisco

$984

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Jan 20

LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles

45h 35m

2 stops

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 9

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles

$992

Singapore Airlines

Feb 7

LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles

38h 10m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Apr 20

CMB11:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

37h 35m

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$994

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SFOCMB

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from California, with most prices found around $965. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of September, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $975.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $1,111 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 $1,009 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Sri Lanka?
Prices for flights from California to Sri Lanka are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Sri Lanka?
There are 8 operators available for flights from California to Sri Lanka as of August 2026.
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.

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $593	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $695	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,583 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $728	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,453 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $808	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,945 reviews	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $857	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $875	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,505 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,403	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,655 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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