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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
$1,224Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Jul 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 11:30 pm
ORD
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CMB
44h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 2:20 pm
CMB
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ORD
24h 00m
1 stop
$1,226Cathay Pacific
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jul 5
Qatar Airways Logo
4:57 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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CMB
30h 13m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 am - 3:05 pm
CMB
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ORD
38h 10m
1 stop
$1,230Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 6
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 3:00 am
ORD
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 pm - 3:40 pm
CMB
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ORD
33h 50m
1 stop
$1,231Etihad Airways
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
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CMB
27h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 3:54 pm
CMB
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ORD
30h 04m
2 stops
$1,232Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 6
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
ORD
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CMB
38h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 3:40 pm
CMB
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
$1,235Etihad Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16
Qatar Airways Logo
1:23 pm - 2:05 am
ORD
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CMB
26h 12m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 3:54 pm
CMB
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ORD
30h 04m
2 stops
$1,237Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 6
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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$1,249Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 4:15 am
MDW
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CMB
32h 28m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 12:46 pm
CMB
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MDW
27h 26m
2 stops
$2,947Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Korean Air Logo
6:00 am - 5:00 pm
MDW
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CMB
48h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
7:50 pm - 12:38 pm
CMB
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MDW
27h 18m
2 stops
$3,224Korean Air
Mon, Jun 22 - Sun, Jul 12

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Colombo

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Etihad Airways
Aug 7
ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB3:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Aug 15
CMB4:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,231
Etihad Airways
Aug 12
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
CMB2:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Aug 16
CMB4:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,235
Etihad Airways
Aug 12
ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
CMB8:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Aug 16
CMB9:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,267

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Colombo

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Colombo flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Aug 21
ORD4:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 13m
2 stops
CMB9:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sep 6
CMB11:25 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
38h 10m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,230
Qatar Airways
Aug 21
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 10m
1 stop
CMB9:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sep 6
CMB8:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 04m
2 stops
ORD3:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,232
Qatar Airways
Aug 21
ORD1:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 12m
2 stops
CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sep 6
CMB8:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 04m
2 stops
ORD3:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,237

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ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/13

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$1,224

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/14

4:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop44h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/5

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$1,226

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

4:57 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 13m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/6

11:25 am-3:05 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$1,230
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/7

9:10 pm-3:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/15

4:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,231

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

7:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/6

8:20 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$1,232

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/16

4:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,235

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

1:23 pm-2:05 am

2 stops26h 12m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/6

8:20 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$1,237

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/9

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$1,249

ChicagoColombo

MDW - CMB

MDWCMB

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/16

9:17 am-4:15 am

2 stops32h 28m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/23

7:50 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$2,947

ChicagoColombo

MDW - CMB

MDWCMB

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/22

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops48h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/12

7:50 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$3,224

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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 $607. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of March, then departing from Chicago during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $607.

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 $1,287 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 $843 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Colombo takes 19h 00m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Colombo.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Colombo

  • How far is Chicago to Colombo by plane?

    There are 8966.7 mi between Chicago and Colombo. Flights usually cover this in 19h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • 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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  • 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 $623Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,340 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $799Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,958 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $891Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,382 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $911Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,438 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $919Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,013Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,066 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $1,593Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,982 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