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 on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 28h 35m 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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Singapore Airlines

Sep 7

SFO

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 27

CMB

21h 30m

1 stop

SFO

$893

Singapore Airlines

Sep 8

SFO

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 21

CMB

21h 30m

1 stop

SFO

$896

Gulf Air

Jun 3

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Nov 26

CMB

26h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$897

Gulf Air

Sep 9

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 15

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$912

Gulf Air

Oct 7

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Oct 27

CMB

26h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$913

Singapore Airlines

Sep 8

SFO

34h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 21

CMB

21h 30m

1 stop

SFO

$916

Kuwait Airways

Sep 9

JFK

22h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 24

CMB

20h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$922

Gulf Air

Jun 3

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Jun 30

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$923

China Eastern

Nov 2

SFO

41h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 17

CMB

34h 59m

2 stops

SFO

$927

Gulf Air

Jun 3

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Jun 30

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$929

Gulf Air

Jun 10

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Jun 25

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$935

Gulf Air

Jun 10

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Jun 25

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$936

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11:45 am - 11:35 pm

SFO

CMB

23h 20m

1 stop

12:50 am - 9:50 am

CMB

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

$893Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 27

11:45 am - 11:35 pm

SFO

CMB

23h 20m

1 stop

12:50 am - 9:50 am

CMB

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

$896Singapore Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 30

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

CMB

41h 30m

1 stop

8:20 pm - 5:49 pm

CMB

SFO

34h 59m

2 stops

$927China Eastern

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

3:10 pm - 8:35 pm

IAD

CMB

19h 55m

1 stop

10:00 am - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

33h 15m

1 stop

$939Etihad Airways

Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 31

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

CMB

42h 30m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 9:05 am

CMB

SFO

25h 05m

1 stop

$943China Eastern

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 20

9:45 pm - 5:20 am

IAD

CMB

22h 05m

1 stop

6:50 am - 11:35 am

CMB

IAD

38h 15m

1 stop

$966Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Oct 6

3:10 pm - 8:35 pm

IAD

CMB

19h 55m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

$970Etihad Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Sep 24

9:00 pm - 3:05 am

IAD

CMB

20h 35m

1 stop

3:35 am - 3:40 pm

CMB

IAD

21h 35m

1 stop

$972Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 22

9:00 pm - 3:05 am

IAD

CMB

20h 35m

1 stop

4:35 am - 3:40 pm

CMB

IAD

20h 35m

1 stop

$973Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 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

$1,010Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 25

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Return

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San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/27

12:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

$893

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

12:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

$896

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop41h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/17

8:20 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$927

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/2

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/31

10:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop33h 15m

$939

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/20

8:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

$943

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/30

9:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/6

6:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop38h 15m

$966

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/9

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

9:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

$970

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/27

9:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/22

3:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$972

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

9:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

4:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$973

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 9/9

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/25

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,010

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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	$420
Best Round-Trip Price	$893
Fastest flight time	19h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $420 (Los Angeles 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 $893 (San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 19h 25m (Newark 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 SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting at $87, $94, and $101 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 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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