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Cheap flights from Chicago to Colombo from $428

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Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 11:30 pmORD-CMB
45h 25m1 stop
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1:10 am - 2:25 pmCMB-ORD
23h 45m1 stop
$733Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Mar 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 11:30 pmORD-CMB
45h 25m1 stop
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1:10 am - 2:25 pmCMB-ORD
23h 45m1 stop
$753Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Apr 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 11:30 pmORD-CMB
45h 25m1 stop
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12:45 am - 1:55 pmCMB-ORD
23h 40m1 stop
$755Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 8:15 amORD-CMB
31h 35m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 7:35 amCMB-ORD
26h 25m1 stop
$884Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 2
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 8:15 amORD-CMB
31h 35m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 7:35 amCMB-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
$888Etihad Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 6:10 amORD-CMB
30h 50m1 stop
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7:40 am - 6:25 pmCMB-ORD
22h 15m1 stop
$926Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 1:55 amORD-CMB
19h 35m1 stop
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4:35 am - 3:05 pmCMB-ORD
21h 00m1 stop
$936Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 30
IndiGo Logo
8:20 pm - 6:25 amORD-CMB
46h 35m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 6:25 pmCMB-ORD
31h 55m2 stops
$958IndiGo
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Sun, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 16
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 8:45 amORD-CMB
26h 10m1 stop
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4:35 am - 3:05 pmCMB-ORD
21h 00m1 stop
$959Qatar Airways
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Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Apr 6
IndiGo Logo
11:50 am - 8:20 amORD-CMB
33h 00m2 stops
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10:15 pm - 10:05 amCMB-ORD
47h 20m2 stops
$961IndiGo
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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Colombo

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Etihad Airways
Oct 26
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
CMB8:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 2
CMB4:40 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$884
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Etihad Airways
Nov 4
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
CMB8:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 11
CMB9:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$888
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Etihad Airways
Mar 3
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
CMB8:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 10
CMB9:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$894
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Air India flights from Chicago to Colombo

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Air India
Oct 26
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 05m
1 stop
CMB4:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 2
CMB8:20 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
38h 40m
2 stops
ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$909
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Air India
Oct 10
ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
CMB7:20 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 23
CMB5:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 35m
2 stops
ORD11:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,159
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ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

2:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/30

1:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$733

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

3:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

1:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$753

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

3:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

12:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$755

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

2:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop31h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/2

4:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 25m

$884

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop31h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/11

9:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop21h 30m

$888

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

12:50 pm-6:10 am

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/12

7:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$926

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/30

4:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$936

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

8:20 pm-6:25 am

2 stops46h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/16

10:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$958

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

8:05 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/6

4:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$959

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

11:50 am-8:20 am

2 stops33h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/8

10:15 pm-10:05 am

2 stops47h 20m

$961

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Chicago, with most prices found around $990. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of March, then departing from Chicago during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,110.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Colombo is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Colombo on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,414. The most expensive day to fly to Colombo is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,568.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Colombo is at noon. Flights from Chicago to Colombo during this time can be as low as $1,488. Flights to Colombo are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,734. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,323 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 $990 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 19h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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  • 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 PacificPriceFrom $623Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,015 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $799Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,935 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,983 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $953Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,639 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $995Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,267 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,013Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,000 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,025Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,183Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,362 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $1,199Free CancellationRating
6.9
485 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,249Free CancellationRating
6.8
75 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Colombo

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 17.4 mi from Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport