What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo to Chicago?

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Colombo to Chicago

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The number of operators available for flights from Colombo to Chicago is 2 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to Chicago?

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 Colombo to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

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

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9:50 pm - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 2:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$894Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

4:20 pm - 3:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 3:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$894Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

9:50 pm - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 8:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$947Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

9:50 pm - 3:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 8:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$963Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

5:15 pm - 3:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

56h 55m3 stops Chennai Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 3:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,182Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

11:30 am - 3:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 40m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 8:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

37h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,196Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

3:35 am - 7:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

4:50 pm - 3:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 45m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

$1,201American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

3:35 am - 7:39 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

4:50 pm - 2:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 45m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

$1,240Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

4:15 am - 7:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:50 pm - 9:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,338Qatar Airways

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 28

4:15 am - 6:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

6:50 pm - 8:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,397Qatar Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 28

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Etihad Airways flights from Colombo to Chicago

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Etihad Airways

Oct 6

CMB4:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 13

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

CMB3:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

$894

Etihad Airways

Oct 1

CMB9:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 8

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

CMB8:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

$947

Etihad Airways

Oct 4

CMB9:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

28h 20m

1 stop

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 11

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

CMB8:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

$963

American Airlines flights from Colombo to Chicago

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American Airlines

Oct 5

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 13

ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

CMB3:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,201

American Airlines

Oct 3

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 39m

2 stops

ORD5:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 11

ORD3:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 58m

2 stops

CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,241

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ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/8

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

8:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$894

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/6

4:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

8:25 pm-3:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

$894

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ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/1

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

8:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 40m

$947

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/4

9:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

8:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 40m

$963

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/3

5:15 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops56h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

8:25 pm-3:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,182

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/3

11:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

8:25 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$1,196

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/5

3:35 am-7:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

4:50 pm-3:05 am

2 stops23h 45m

$1,201

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

3:35 am-7:39 pm

2 stops26h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

4:50 pm-2:05 am

2 stops22h 45m

$1,240

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/5

4:15 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/28

6:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 25m

$1,338

ColomboChicago

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/6

4:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/28

6:50 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 25m

$1,397

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Colombo, with most prices found around $1,061. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in November, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Colombo to Chicago during September average around $1,118.

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Best Price Found	$587
Fastest flight time	33h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Colombo in the past 72 hours is $587. The best round-trip flight deal from Colombo to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $894.

The fastest flight from Colombo to Chicago takes 33h 30m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Chicago

How far is Colombo to Chicago by plane?
Colombo and Chicago are 8966.7 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 33h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Colombo to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Colombo to Chicago?
The number of operators available for flights from Colombo to Chicago is 2 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to Chicago?
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 Colombo to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago 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 Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Colombo to Chicago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $983	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,511 reviews		Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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