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Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
ORD
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CMB
45h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 2:20 pm
CMB
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ORD
24h 00m
1 stop
$674Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Air India Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 am
ORD
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CMB
31h 20m
1 stop
Air India Logo
8:00 am - 11:10 am
CMB
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ORD
37h 40m
2 stops
$766Air India
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 11:45 pm
ORD
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CMB
45h 00m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 am - 1:55 pm
CMB
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ORD
23h 20m
1 stop
$773Cathay Pacific
Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 11:45 pm
ORD
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CMB
45h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 am - 1:55 pm
CMB
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ORD
23h 20m
1 stop
$794Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 21
Air India Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 am
ORD
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CMB
31h 20m
1 stop
Air India Logo
5:05 pm - 11:10 am
CMB
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ORD
28h 35m
2 stops
$795Air India
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
ORD
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CMB
45h 00m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 2:20 pm
CMB
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ORD
24h 00m
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$798Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 11:45 pm
ORD
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CMB
45h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 am - 1:55 pm
CMB
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ORD
23h 20m
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$802Cathay Pacific
Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 5:20 am
MDW
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CMB
32h 25m
3 stops
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8:30 pm - 6:31 pm
CMB
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MDW
32h 31m
3 stops
$2,180Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, Jun 11
SriLankan Airlines Logo
6:38 pm - 4:45 am
MDW
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CMB
47h 37m
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SriLankan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 4:25 pm
CMB
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MDW
37h 45m
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$10,208SriLankan Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, Jun 11
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6:38 pm - 4:45 am
MDW
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CMB
47h 37m
3 stops
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1:10 pm - 4:25 pm
CMB
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MDW
37h 45m
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$10,226SriLankan Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, Jun 11

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Colombo

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Colombo flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Apr 4
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
45h 00m
1 stop
CMB11:45 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 19
CMB1:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$773
Cathay Pacific
Sep 1
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
45h 00m
1 stop
CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sep 8
CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$791
Cathay Pacific
Apr 1
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
45h 00m
1 stop
CMB11:45 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 21
CMB1:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$794

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Colombo

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Colombo flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Apr 1
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
CMB2:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 15
CMB9:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$968
Etihad Airways
Apr 1
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
CMB2:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 15
CMB10:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$969
Etihad Airways
Sep 1
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
CMB2:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sep 9
CMB4:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
38h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$973

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ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/8

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$674

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

1:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops37h 40m

$766

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

4:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/19

1:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$773

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

4:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/21

1:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$794
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

1:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/26

5:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops28h 35m

$795

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/8

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$798

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

4:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/21

1:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$802

ChicagoColombo

MDW - CMB

MDWCMB

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/6

10:25 am-5:20 am

3 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

8:30 pm-6:31 pm

3 stops32h 31m

$2,180

ChicagoColombo

MDW - CMB

MDWCMB

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/6

6:38 pm-4:45 am

2 stops47h 37m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

1:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$10,208

ChicagoColombo

MDW - CMB

MDWCMB

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/6

6:38 pm-4:45 am

3 stops47h 37m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

1:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$10,226

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Chicago, with most prices found around $918. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of September, then departing from Chicago during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $938.

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 $1,280 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 $906 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Colombo takes 20h 05m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Colombo.
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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 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Colombo

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $607Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,202 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $799Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,969 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $891Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,249 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $925Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,425 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $954Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,744 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $983Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,800 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $1,199Free CancellationRating
6.8
542 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $1,593Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,900 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