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

Air India, China Eastern, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from San Francisco according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka?

There are 6 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:00 pm - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

42h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:10 pm - 9:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

47h 25m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$798China Eastern

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 1

12:00 pm - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

42h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 9:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$828China Eastern

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 11

7:20 am - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

46h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:20 pm - 9:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$938Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 11

9:40 am - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:45 am - 7:50 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$979Singapore Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 16

9:40 am - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:45 am - 7:50 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$979Singapore Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 7

7:20 am - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

46h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:20 pm - 9:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,007Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 11

3:55 pm - 2:05 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:35 am - 1:35 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,032Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 6

3:00 pm - 2:45 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:50 pm - 12:40 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,032Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 3

2:00 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 11:15 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

11:25 am - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:45 am - 9:15 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 15 - Tue, Mar 2

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12:50 am - 11:15 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,027Cathay Pacific

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4

2:00 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 10:55 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 15

9:30 am - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

45h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 3:54 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 54m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,071China Eastern

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16

10:30 am - 4:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

41h 05m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5:00 am - 7:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

38h 30m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

$1,072Air India

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16

2:00 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:10 am - 5:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 15m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City

$1,072Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

10:30 am - 4:00 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 00m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5:00 am - 5:45 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

$1,083Air India

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3

2:00 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:10 am - 5:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 15m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City

$1,113Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

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45h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 9:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,186China Eastern

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16

8:00 am - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Singapore Changi

11:35 am - 8:35 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,544Singapore Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 14

8:00 am - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

38h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Singapore Changi

11:35 am - 8:35 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,791Singapore Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 14

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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

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Singapore Airlines

Jan 25

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

24h 20m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 7

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

SFO7:50 amSan Francisco

$979

Singapore Airlines

Sep 29

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB11:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 6

CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

SFO9:50 amSan Francisco

$1,000

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Sep 22

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

34h 20m

1 stop

CMB10:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 18

CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

SFO9:50 amSan Francisco

$1,024

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 27

SFO1:20 amSan Francisco

33h 40m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 4

CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

34h 55m

1 stop

SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco

$1,027

Cathay Pacific

Jan 25

SFO11:25 amSan Francisco

22h 35m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 7

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

34h 00m

1 stop

SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco

$1,044

Cathay Pacific

Sep 21

SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco

22h 00m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 19

CMB12:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

34h 20m

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SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,053

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1 stop42h 30m

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Thu 10/1

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2 stops47h 25m

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1 stop25h 05m

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SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 1/29

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1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/16

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1 stop20h 35m

$979

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San Francisco

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1 stop20h 35m

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SFOCMB

San Francisco

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1 stop26h 10m

$1,007

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Tue 10/6

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1 stop21h 30m

$1,032

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SFOCMB

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1 stop22h 15m

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SFOCMB

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2:00 pm-11:30 pm

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/13

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,044

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SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

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11:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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1 stop34h 00m

$1,044

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from San Francisco, with most prices found around $952. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of September, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $955.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around $1,165 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from San Francisco for as low as $1,082 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Sri Lanka flight.

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Best Price Found	$519
Fastest flight time	22h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sri Lanka from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $519. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Sri Lanka found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $798.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka takes 22h 05m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka?
There are 6 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to Sri Lanka.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $593	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 234 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $788	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $808	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $857	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,460 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,347	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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