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10:45 am - 2:45 amORD-CMB
28h 30m2 stops
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8:20 pm - 3:05 pmCMB-ORD
29h 15m1 stop
$1,251Qatar Airways
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Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Apr 2
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6:50 pm - 1:55 amORD-CMB
19h 35m1 stop
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4:15 am - 12:50 pmCMB-ORD
43h 05m2 stops
$1,259Qatar Airways
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Mar 29
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 am - 2:45 amORD-CMB
31h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 am - 7:50 pmCMB-ORD
43h 50m2 stops
$1,266Qatar Airways
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Mar 31
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 3:15 pmORD-CMB
38h 35m1 stop
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4:00 am - 7:35 amCMB-ORD
39h 05m1 stop
$1,277Etihad Airways
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 13
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2:35 pm - 11:30 pmORD-CMB
45h 25m1 stop
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12:45 am - 6:46 amCMB-ORD
41h 31m2 stops
$1,281Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 5:20 pmORD-CMB
30h 20m2 stops
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1:15 am - 7:35 pmCMB-ORD
29h 50m2 stops
$1,296Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 3:15 pmORD-CMB
38h 35m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 7:35 amCMB-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
$1,309Etihad Airways
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 15
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11:50 am - 6:10 amORD-CMB
30h 50m1 stop
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6:50 am - 9:40 amCMB-ORD
37h 20m1 stop
$1,324Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Mar 29
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7:45 pm - 6:25 pmORD-CMB
35h 10m2 stops
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8:35 pm - 3:45 pmCMB-ORD
29h 40m2 stops
$1,328Emirates
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7:45 pm - 6:25 pmORD-CMB
35h 10m2 stops
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2:40 am - 3:45 pmCMB-ORD
23h 35m1 stop
$1,377Emirates
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Emirates flights from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Emirates
Jan 14
ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
2 stops
CMB6:25 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 2
CMB8:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,328
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Emirates
Jan 12
ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
2 stops
CMB6:25 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 27
CMB2:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,377
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Emirates
Jan 15
ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
2 stops
CMB6:25 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 1
CMB8:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,378
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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Dec 4
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
CMB3:15 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 13
CMB4:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
39h 05m
1 stop
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,277
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Etihad Airways
Dec 5
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
CMB3:15 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 15
CMB9:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,309
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Etihad Airways
Dec 7
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
CMB3:15 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 29
CMB9:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,319
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ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

10:45 am-2:45 am

2 stops28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

8:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,251

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

6:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/29

4:15 am-12:50 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,259

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-2:45 am

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/31

10:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$1,266

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

1:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/13

4:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

$1,277

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

2:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/13

12:45 am-6:46 am

2 stops41h 31m

$1,281

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

11:30 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/22

1:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,296

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

1:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/15

9:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,309

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

11:50 am-6:10 am

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/29

6:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

$1,324

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

7:45 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

8:35 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,328

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

7:45 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/27

2:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,377

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If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chicago during September instead. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,056.

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On average, the least expensive day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chicago is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,414. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,568.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,488. Flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,734 per ticket.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,360 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chicago for as low as $906 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight.

How have Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    There are 8950.4 mi between Chicago and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Flights usually cover this in 19h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    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 Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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    The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7.4
1,285 reviews
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