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About Flights to Colombo

Summary info about Colombo flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$526

Best Round-Trip Price

$984

Fastest flight time

24h 45m

Operated By

3 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Colombo from United States in the last 72 hours is $526 (Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Colombo from United States in the last 72 hours is $984 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The fastest flight to Colombo from United States takes 24h 45m (San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
There are 3 airlines operating flights to Colombo, including American Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Colombo flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Colombo from United States, with most prices found around $998. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of April, then departing from United States during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,193.

How long does it take to fly to Colombo?

On average, it takes 22h 15m to fly from United States to Colombo if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (the most popular airport in Colombo). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, then the flight time is around 21h 05m.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from United States when booking 53 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around $1,366 when searching 53 days out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from United States for as low as $1,318 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Colombo airports

Find the cheapest flights to these Colombo airports from your nearest city or airport
Los Angeles
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) to Colombo (LK1)

Typically, flights to Colombo from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Colombo, which has an average price of $1,394

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM LOS ANGELESApril18% cheaperFlying from Los Angeles to Colombo costs on average just $1,152 in April
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM LOS ANGELESDecember28% more expensiveIt costs about $1,798 for flights to Colombo from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM LOS ANGELESJune683% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Colombo from Los Angeles in June than any other month

Frequently asked questions about flying to Colombo

Travelers going to Colombo, Sri Lanka from the United States will be traveling for around a day. Those journeying to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo, from Los Angeles should expect anywhere from 20 to 35 hours on the trip. Chicago travelers should expect a similar 20 to 35 hours as well. Those traveling from New York City to Colombo can expect 19 to 40 hours. The reasons for the vast ranges are due to how many layovers and the amount of time at each layover the various routes can have.

Nonstop flights from the United States to Colombo, Sri Lanka are not available. However, multiple cities provide flights with only one stop or layover. These generally are some of the fastest routes in getting to Colombo from the United States. Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Dallas, and Atlanta all have one-stop flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka. A common layover city on the trip is the Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar. From Qatar, most flights fly directly to Colombo, Sri Lanka.


Colombo flight deals found on momondo

Check out some of the best fares from airports in United States to Colombo found recently by users on momondo
Turkish Airlines
Nov 21
JFK2:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
CMB2:40 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 11
CMB2:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK3:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
Nov 19
EWR7:05 pmNewark
19h 35m
1 stop
CMB2:40 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 12
CMB2:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 25m
1 stop
EWR4:05 amNewark
Turkish Airlines
Nov 21
JFK2:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
CMB2:40 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 14
CMB2:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK3:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
Oct 23
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
CMB9:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 12
CMB11:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
SFO9:10 pmSan Francisco
Qatar Airways
Nov 28
SFO9:55 amSan Francisco
21h 20m
1 stop
CMB7:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 21
CMB12:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:10 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Nov 14
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
22h 25m
1 stop
CMB11:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 28
CMB2:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
41h 05m
1 stop
SFO7:45 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights to Colombo

If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Colombo, view some of our deals below provided by Qatar Airways
Multiple Airlines
Oct 11
LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles
47h 30m
3 stops
CMB11:55 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Multiple Airlines
Nov 13
LAX11:25 amLos Angeles
46h 05m
3 stops
CMB9:30 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl
Multiple Airlines
Jul 24
JFK8:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
58h 35m
3 stops
CMB7:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Which airlines fly to Colombo?

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Airports near Colombo

Below you will find all the airports in Colombo along with the distance from the city center

How to get to downtown Colombo from the airport

There are several modes of transportation from the airport to the center of Colombo. One option is the bus line from the airport. A shuttle can transport you from the airport terminal over to the airport bus station. At the stations, travelers should select the Colombo Express Bus that goes to the city center. The trip lasts roughly an hour, and buses leave the airport every 30 minutes. Taxis are fast and more convenient, but they also cost more. There are taxis located outside the terminal, and Uber also can be ordered at the Colombo Airport. The car ride from the airport is roughly between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.


Popular routes to Colombo

Most frequently searched flights to Colombo along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Penang to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time6h 50m
Cheapest price$282
Kuala Lumpur to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time3h 30m
Cheapest price$199
New York to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time20h 05m
Cheapest price$1,004
Siem Reap to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time8h 25m
Cheapest price$342
Los Angeles to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time22h 15m
Cheapest price$943
Hong Kong to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time5h 30m
Cheapest price$360
Washington, D.C. to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time19h 35m
Cheapest price$1,035
Dallas to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time26h 00m
Cheapest price$1,556
San Francisco to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time21h 05m
Cheapest price$988
Boston to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time20h 50m
Cheapest price$979
Houston to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time21h 15m
Cheapest price$1,174
Dubai to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time4h 25m
Cheapest price$290
Singapore to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time3h 50m
Cheapest price$276
Chicago to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time19h 25m
Cheapest price$1,120
Seattle to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time20h 05m
Cheapest price$1,025
Toronto to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time22h 00m
Cheapest price$1,360
Miami to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time21h 45m
Cheapest price$907
Burbank to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time24h 55m
Cheapest price$1,744
Denver to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time22h 50m
Cheapest price$1,521
Charlotte to Colombo Flights
Fastest flight time25h 37m
Cheapest price$1,457

Visa requirements for visiting Colombo

Those traveling to Colombo should know that Sri Lanka requires a current passport that won’t expire for at least six months, an empty page on the said passport for stamping, and a tourist visa. All these things must be presented before entrance into Sri Lanka will be allowed. However, the visa process can be done online without having to visit an embassy.


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Best things to do and see in Colombo

As you use momondo to find Colombo flight deals, be sure to allocate time for the many diversions the city has to offer. For those interested in the area's culture and arts, Colombo has fantastic museums, architecture, and landmarks. Visitors will enjoy the many temples, like the Seema Malakaya or the New Kathiresan Kovil. Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka is another great stop for those with cultural inclinations. Families will enjoy the fun sites and activities around the city. Parents can feel confident taking their kids to Mount Lavinia Beach, Dehiwala Zoological Gardens, or the National Museum. Colombo provides plenty of sites and locations for any kind of visitor in the city.


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