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

Etihad Airways and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Sri Lanka

What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from Illinois according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka were last updated today.

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

As of June 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois 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.

$508 Cheap Flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka in 2026

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8:10 pm - 5:20 am

ORD

CMB

22h 40m

1 stop

6:50 am - 6:15 pm

CMB

ORD

21h 55m

1 stop

$1,203Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

10:45 pm - 3:45 pm

ORD

CMB

53h 30m

2 stops

1:15 am - 4:55 pm

CMB

ORD

51h 10m

2 stops

$1,218Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

7:20 pm - 2:05 am

ORD

CMB

20h 15m

1 stop

4:15 am - 3:30 pm

CMB

ORD

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,219Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

10:45 pm - 3:45 pm

ORD

CMB

53h 30m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 4:55 pm

CMB

ORD

64h 15m

2 stops

$1,228Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

8:35 pm - 10:15 am

ORD

CMB

27h 10m

2 stops

11:15 am - 3:45 pm

CMB

ORD

63h 00m

2 stops

$1,236Emirates

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

2:35 pm - 11:30 pm

ORD

CMB

45h 25m

1 stop

12:45 am - 12:55 pm

CMB

ORD

23h 40m

1 stop

$1,249Cathay Pacific

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15

2:00 pm - 3:00 am

ORD

CMB

26h 30m

1 stop

4:10 am - 8:35 am

CMB

ORD

38h 55m

1 stop

$1,261Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 30

1:19 pm - 2:05 am

BMI

CMB

26h 16m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 10:08 pm

CMB

BMI

36h 18m

2 stops

$1,346Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

2:31 pm - 3:00 am

STL

CMB

25h 59m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

CMB

STL

34h 50m

2 stops

$1,738Etihad Airways

Fri, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 5

3:13 pm - 10:15 am

STL

CMB

32h 32m

3 stops

10:05 pm - 9:21 pm

CMB

STL

33h 46m

2 stops

$2,251Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

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Etihad Airways flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka

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Etihad Airways

Aug 13

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

CMB3:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Aug 30

CMB4:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,261

Etihad Airways

Aug 12

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m

1 stop

CMB2:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Aug 16

CMB4:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,272

Etihad Airways

Nov 8

ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 25m

1 stop

CMB8:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 11

CMB4:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,283

Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 24

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

CMB5:20 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 28

CMB6:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 55m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,203

Turkish Airlines

Nov 9

ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

CMB7:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 14

CMB7:25 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 05m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,248

Turkish Airlines

Nov 6

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

CMB7:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 13

CMB7:25 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 05m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,258

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ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

8:10 pm-5:20 am

1 stop22h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/28

6:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,203

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

10:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops53h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/14

1:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops51h 10m

$1,218

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ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

7:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/31

4:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,219

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

10:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops53h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/14

12:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops64h 15m

$1,228

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

8:35 pm-10:15 am

2 stops27h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/20

11:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops63h 00m

$1,236

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/6

2:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/15

12:45 am-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,249

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

2:00 pm-3:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/30

4:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop38h 55m

$1,261

BloomingtonColombo

BMI - CMB

BMICMB

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 9/16

1:19 pm-2:05 am

2 stops26h 16m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/20

8:20 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$1,346

St. LouisColombo

STL - CMB

STLCMB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/3

2:31 pm-3:00 am

2 stops25h 59m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/5

4:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,738

St. LouisColombo

STL - CMB

STLCMB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/21

3:13 pm-10:15 am

3 stops32h 32m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/25

10:05 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$2,251

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Sri Lanka

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Illinois, with most prices found around $607. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $607.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around $1,312 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from Illinois for as low as $913 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Sri Lanka

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka?
As of June 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Sri Lanka?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois 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 Illinois to Sri Lanka

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,388 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $799	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,958 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $891	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,412 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,461 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $919	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,593	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,001 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,244 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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