What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Colombo?

Cathay Pacific and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Colombo

What airlines fly to Colombo?

Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo from Chicago according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Colombo. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Colombo?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Colombo refresh daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Colombo is 7 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Colombo?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Colombo.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:00 pm - 11:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 2:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$935Cathay Pacific

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8

4:00 pm - 11:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 2:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$935Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

8:25 pm - 3:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$967Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

8:25 pm - 3:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$975Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

3:21 pm - 2:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 am - 2:30 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,104British Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

12:59 pm - 1:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 26m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

4:15 am - 11:30 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,105British Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

8:15 pm - 7:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 00m1 stop Istanbul

7:25 am - 10:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,113Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

6:50 pm - 1:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 am - 2:30 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,114Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 6

7:20 pm - 2:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:35 am - 11:59 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,120Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

11:45 am - 7:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 30m1 stop Istanbul

9:15 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$1,298Turkish Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15

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4:00 pm - 11:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 2:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,015Cathay Pacific

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

11:01 am - 8:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 09m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:20 pm - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,202Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

1:20 pm - 8:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 55m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

3:00 pm - 3:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m2 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,366Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

1:20 pm - 8:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 55m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:15 pm - 3:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 55m3 stops Chennai Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,404Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

8:35 pm - 6:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

8:35 pm - 3:45 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 40m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

$1,497Emirates

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3

1:20 pm - 8:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11:15 pm - 9:10 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,989Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 21

6:00 am - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 9:46 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 56m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,328Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 21

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Colombo

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Etihad Airways

Sep 28

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

CMB3:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 5

CMB9:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$967

Etihad Airways

Sep 20

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m

1 stop

CMB2:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 29

CMB4:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$975

Etihad Airways

Oct 27

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

CMB2:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 13

CMB9:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

ORD7:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$992

Singapore Airlines flights from Chicago to Colombo

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Singapore Airlines

Sep 20

MDW5:20 pmChicago Midway

30h 45m

2 stops

CMB10:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 28

CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 30m

2 stops

MDW4:50 pmChicago Midway

$1,578

Singapore Airlines

Sep 1

MDW5:15 pmChicago Midway

31h 00m

2 stops

CMB10:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 14

CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 30m

2 stops

MDW4:50 pmChicago Midway

$1,997

Singapore Airlines

Sep 1

MDW5:15 pmChicago Midway

30h 50m

2 stops

CMB10:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 14

CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 30m

2 stops

MDW4:50 pmChicago Midway

$2,121

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/8

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$935

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/7

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$935

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

8:25 pm-3:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/5

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 15m

$967

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

8:25 pm-3:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/5

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 15m

$975

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

3:21 pm-2:45 am

2 stops23h 54m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

3:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,104

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

12:59 pm-1:55 am

2 stops25h 26m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

4:15 am-11:30 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,105

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

8:15 pm-7:45 am

1 stop24h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

7:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop38h 05m

$1,113

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/28

6:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/6

3:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,114

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

7:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/28

3:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$1,120

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/6

11:45 am-7:45 am

1 stop32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/15

9:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop44h 35m

$1,298

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Colombo?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,203 to $1,606.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $935.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Chicago, with most prices found around $969. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of April, then departing from Chicago during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $990.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Colombo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around $1,326 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from Chicago for as low as $938 on momondo.

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How far is Chicago to Colombo by plane?
There are 8966.7 mi between Chicago and Colombo. Flights usually cover this in 20h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Colombo?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Colombo is 7 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Colombo?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Colombo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,453 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $891	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $919	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $925	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,505 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,593	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,036 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,479 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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