What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Etihad Airways, JetBlue and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from Chicago according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Sri Lanka?

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Sri Lanka

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

Prices for flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka is 5 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Sri Lanka?

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 Sri Lanka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:15 pm - 5:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 10m1 stop Istanbul

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

44h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$987Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

4:15 pm - 11:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:05 am - 1:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,013Cathay Pacific

Thu, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 21

4:15 pm - 11:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:05 am - 1:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,013Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 21

9:15 pm - 5:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 10m1 stop Istanbul

7:30 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,014Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

1:15 pm - 8:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:00 am - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,018Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 17 - Thu, Apr 29

1:15 pm - 8:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,024Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Mar 24

7:45 pm - 6:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

8:15 pm - 4:00 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 15m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

$1,093Emirates

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Mar 24

7:45 pm - 9:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

29h 40m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

$1,093Emirates

Wed, Feb 17 - Thu, Apr 29

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

$1,095Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 21

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

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:15 am - 2:30 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,095Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 22

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9:00 pm - 4:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 15m3 stops Dublin Paris Charles de Gaulle Frankfurt am Main

7:30 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$5,497Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 18

3:45 pm - 4:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 30m2 stops Dublin Frankfurt am Main

7:30 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$5,596Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 18

9:00 pm - 4:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 15m3 stops Dublin Paris Charles de Gaulle Frankfurt am Main

7:30 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$5,788Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 16

8:05 pm - 8:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 7:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$6,092Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 17

8:05 pm - 8:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 7:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$6,092Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 16

8:10 pm - 6:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 15m1 stop Istanbul

7:25 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$6,542Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 19

8:10 pm - 6:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 15m1 stop Istanbul

7:30 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$6,542Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 18

8:05 pm - 8:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:00 am - 7:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$6,755Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Nov 20

6:10 am - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:15 am - 2:30 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$8,422Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 18

6:10 am - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 2:30 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$8,422Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 7

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

$1,013

Cathay Pacific

Apr 6

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

$1,021

Cathay Pacific

Apr 8

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

45h 00m

1 stop

CMB11:45 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Apr 17

CMB1:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,061

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways

Feb 7

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

CMB1:55 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 22

CMB4:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,095

Qatar Airways

Jan 13

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

CMB2:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jan 26

CMB4:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,132

Qatar Airways

Feb 5

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

CMB1:55 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 21

CMB4:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,134

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

9:15 pm-5:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/17

9:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop44h 35m

$987

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/8

4:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/21

1:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,013

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/7

4:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/21

1:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,013

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

9:15 pm-5:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/18

7:30 am-6:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,014

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/17

1:15 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/29

10:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 05m

$1,018

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/24

1:15 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/24

9:55 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 10m

$1,024

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/24

7:45 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/24

8:15 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,093

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/17

7:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop38h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/29

8:35 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,093

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/7

6:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/21

3:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,095

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ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/7

6:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/22

4:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,095

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Chicago, with most prices found around $969. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $997.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around $1,354 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from Chicago for as low as $950 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Sri Lanka flight.

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Best Price Found	$583
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sri Lanka from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $583. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Sri Lanka found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $987.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Sri Lanka takes 19h 30m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Sri Lanka.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka is 5 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Sri Lanka?
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 Sri Lanka.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Sri Lanka

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,516 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $891	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,454 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,543 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,593	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,057 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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Can I find flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Sri Lanka from Chicago with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Sri Lanka?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Sri Lanka from Chicago.

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