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 25h 50m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 21h 25m 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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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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China Eastern

Sep 1

SFO

45h 35m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 15

CMB

33h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$824

Etihad Airways

Sep 9

JFK

37h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 16

CMB

32h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$856

Etihad Airways

Sep 6

JFK

37h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$857

Gulf Air

Sep 13

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 24

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$861

Etihad Airways

Sep 10

JFK

37h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 24

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$862

Etihad Airways

Sep 6

JFK

37h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$864

Etihad Airways

Sep 3

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 16

CMB

38h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$866

Etihad Airways

Aug 10

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 21

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$875

Etihad Airways

Aug 11

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 21

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$876

Etihad Airways

Sep 6

IAD

38h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 17

CMB

39h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$886

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

IAD

19h 55m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

33h 15m

1 stop

IAD

$888

China Eastern

Sep 3

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 16

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$894

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8:55 am - 7:00 pm

SFO

CMB

45h 35m

2 stops

8:30 pm - 5:50 pm

CMB

SFO

33h 50m

2 stops

$824China Eastern

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

3:45 pm - 2:55 pm

JFK

CMB

37h 40m

1 stop

10:00 am - 8:35 am

CMB

JFK

32h 05m

1 stop

$856Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

1:25 am - 6:10 am

EWR

CMB

19h 15m

1 stop

7:40 am - 11:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 20m

1 stop

$939Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$940Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 24

3:55 pm - 2:05 am

SFO

CMB

21h 40m

1 stop

4:35 am - 1:35 pm

CMB

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

$960Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

4:00 pm - 1:55 am

SFO

CMB

21h 25m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 12:40 pm

CMB

SFO

30h 40m

1 stop

$966Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

2:20 pm - 11:35 pm

LAX

CMB

44h 45m

2 stops

12:50 am - 10:10 pm

CMB

LAX

33h 50m

1 stop

$998Singapore Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 29

12:05 am - 11:35 pm

LAX

CMB

35h 00m

1 stop

12:50 am - 9:50 pm

CMB

LAX

33h 30m

1 stop

$1,013Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 30

3:41 pm - 2:05 am

DCA

CMB

24h 54m

2 stops

3:35 am - 8:15 pm

CMB

DCA

26h 10m

2 stops

$1,093American Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 22

3:58 pm - 2:05 am

DCA

CMB

24h 37m

2 stops

4:35 am - 8:59 pm

CMB

DCA

25h 54m

2 stops

$1,195American Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

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Depart

Return

Price

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San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

8:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/15

8:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$824

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

3:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 05m

$856

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 10/25

1:25 am-6:10 am

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/30

7:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$939

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sat 9/12

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$940

Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

3:55 pm-2:05 am

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/15

4:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$960

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

4:00 pm-1:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/9

7:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$966

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/20

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/29

12:50 am-10:10 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$998

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 8/11

12:05 am-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

12:50 am-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,013

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/27

3:41 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 54m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/22

3:35 am-8:15 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,093

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

3:58 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 37m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/18

4:35 am-8:59 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,195

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from United States according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% 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.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$455
Best Round-Trip Price	$824
Fastest flight time	19h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $455 (New York John F Kennedy 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 $824 (San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 19h 35m (Boston Logan Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

What is the best airport to land at to visit Pettah Market?

The closest airport to Pettah Market is Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport, which is located in Colombo. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

If you are looking to fly to Sri Lanka for less, look to airlines like AirAsia, Etihad Airways, and Air India, with prices starting at $87, $94, and $97 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 39% 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 98% 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 May 2026, there are 40 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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