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

Turkish Airlines 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 53% 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.

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.

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As of November 2026, there are 5 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.

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

31h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 am - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$938Etihad Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Apr 29

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

19h 30m1 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

$938Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 9

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

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

$1,021Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 21

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

35h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

11:15 am - 3:45 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 00m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

$1,093Emirates

Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Apr 29

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

35h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

1:45 am - 4:00 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,093Emirates

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 23

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

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,140Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 22

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

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,174Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 22

11:45 am - 7:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

9:25 am - 10:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,213Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

11:45 am - 5:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 35m1 stop Istanbul

9:25 am - 10:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,403Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25

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Emirates flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka

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Emirates

Jan 13

ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m

2 stops

CMB6:25 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jan 27

CMB8:15 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 25m

2 stops

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,223

Emirates

Jan 13

ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m

2 stops

CMB6:25 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jan 27

CMB8:15 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 25m

2 stops

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,224

Emirates

Jan 10

ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 40m

1 stop

CMB9:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 14

CMB8:15 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 15m

2 stops

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,235

Etihad Airways flights from Illinois to Sri Lanka

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Etihad Airways

Jan 25

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CMB8:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Apr 29

CMB4:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$938

Etihad Airways

Jan 26

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CMB8:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 6

CMB4:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

39h 05m

1 stop

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$983

Etihad Airways

Jan 13

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CMB8:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jan 26

CMB4:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

39h 05m

1 stop

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$997

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1 stop27h 00m

$938

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1:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,013

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/21

1:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,021

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/25

7:45 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/29

11:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,093

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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7:45 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/23

1:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,093

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/16

6:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/22

4:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,140

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:50 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/22

4:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,174

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

11:45 am-7:55 am

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/19

9:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

$1,213

ChicagoColombo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

11:45 am-5:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/25

9:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

$1,403

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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 April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Illinois, with most prices found around $988. 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 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 $1,300 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 $950 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$563
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sri Lanka from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $563. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Sri Lanka found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $938.

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

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

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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 November 2026, there are 5 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Illinois to Sri Lanka with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,538 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $848	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $891	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,471 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,556 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $2,605	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,063 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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