How long is the flight from United States to Sri Lanka?

Average flight duration from United States to Sri Lanka depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 21h 15m on average, while flying from Miami to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 21h 15m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Sri Lanka?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Sri Lanka is Colombo, which is visited about 100% more often than any other city in Sri Lanka. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Jaffna and Hatton.

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 9

ORD

45h 25m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 18

CMB

23h 40m

1 stop

ORD

$717

Singapore Airlines

Apr 17

LAX

22h 15m

1 stop

CMB

May 5

CMB

22h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$725

China Eastern

Mar 10

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 24

CMB

45h 30m

3 stops

LAX

$728

China Eastern

Mar 9

LAX

46h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Mar 30

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$735

Singapore Airlines

Apr 14

LAX

22h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 30

CMB

37h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$737

Cathay Pacific

Apr 6

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

CMB

May 20

CMB

27h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$745

Singapore Airlines

May 4

LAX

31h 55m

2 stops

CMB

May 10

CMB

33h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$747

Cathay Pacific

Apr 6

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 19

CMB

22h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$749

Singapore Airlines

Aug 6

LAX

31h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Aug 23

CMB

37h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$750

China Eastern

Mar 11

LAX

46h 40m

3 stops

CMB

Mar 15

CMB

26h 15m

1 stop

LAX

$755

Cathay Pacific

Apr 6

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 19

CMB

22h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$758

Cathay Pacific

Apr 6

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 19

CMB

33h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$763

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3:35 pm - 11:30 pm

ORD

CMB

45h 25m

1 stop

12:45 am - 1:55 pm

CMB

ORD

23h 40m

1 stop

$717Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18

11:30 pm - 10:15 am

LAX

CMB

22h 15m

1 stop

11:45 am - 9:20 pm

CMB

LAX

22h 05m

1 stop

$725Singapore Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, May 5

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$784Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 5

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$789Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 27

3:45 pm - 2:50 am

JFK

CMB

25h 35m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 8:35 am

CMB

JFK

20h 15m

1 stop

$800Etihad Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Apr 2

3:35 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

CMB

31h 10m

1 stop

4:10 am - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

39h 05m

1 stop

$858Etihad Airways

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Apr 15

4:10 pm - 5:05 am

DCA

CMB

27h 25m

2 stops

3:25 am - 9:55 pm

CMB

DCA

28h 00m

2 stops

$994Air Canada

Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, May 21

4:10 pm - 5:05 am

DCA

CMB

27h 25m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 7:58 pm

CMB

DCA

40h 18m

2 stops

$1,009Air Canada

Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, May 24

9:43 am - 1:55 am

MCO

CMB

30h 42m

2 stops

3:25 am - 10:00 pm

CMB

MCO

28h 05m

2 stops

$1,164Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16

7:06 pm - 5:45 pm

BWI

CMB

61h 09m

2 stops

11:00 am - 11:59 pm

CMB

BWI

46h 29m

2 stops

$1,375Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 13

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

3:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/18

12:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$717

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

11:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

11:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$725

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 4/20

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$784

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 4/28

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/27

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$789

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

3:45 pm-2:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

$800

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

3:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/15

4:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop39h 05m

$858

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/7

4:10 pm-5:05 am

2 stops27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/21

3:25 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$994

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/9

4:10 pm-5:05 am

2 stops27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/24

1:10 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops40h 18m

$1,009

OrlandoColombo

MCO - CMB

MCOCMB

Orlando

Tue 3/10

9:43 am-1:55 am

2 stops30h 42m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/16

3:25 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,164

BaltimoreColombo

BWI - CMB

BWICMB

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/16

7:06 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops61h 09m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/13

11:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops46h 29m

$1,375

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Sri Lanka

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$304
Best Round-Trip Price	$717
Fastest flight time	19h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $304 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $717 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 19h 55m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

What popular landmarks are in Sri Lanka?

While there are more than just a few landmarks in Sri Lanka, most momondo users find Pasikuda Beach, Arugam Bay Beach, Negombo Beach, and Galle Face Green to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

If you are looking to fly to Sri Lanka for less, look to airlines like Jetstar Asia, SriLankan Airlines, and Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $95, $97, and $99 respectively.

What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Of the 16 airlines that fly to Sri Lanka, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Etihad Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 38% of users choosing them for their travels to Sri Lanka.

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to, with 97% of all users traveling to Sri Lanka opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Colombo, which is the city in Sri Lanka that is closest to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

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

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka refresh daily.

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

As of February 2026, there are 41 operators available to choose from for flights to Sri Lanka.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Sri Lanka.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sri Lanka. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sri Lanka?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Sri Lanka with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Sri Lanka with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sri Lanka?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Sri Lanka.

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Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Sri Lanka and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.