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 28h 50m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 24h 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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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 6

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$828

China Eastern

Aug 3

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 9

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$832

Singapore Airlines

Sep 22

SEA

24h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 21

CMB

20h 25m

1 stop

SEA

$833

China Eastern

Aug 3

SFO

68h 40m

3 stops

CMB

Sep 9

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$834

China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

44h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 6

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$836

China Eastern

Aug 3

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 8

CMB

47h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$877

China Eastern

Aug 1

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 9

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$878

China Eastern

Aug 1

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 8

CMB

47h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$886

China Eastern

Aug 1

SFO

44h 40m

3 stops

CMB

Sep 8

CMB

47h 25m

3 stops

SFO

$893

China Eastern

Aug 3

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 9

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$894

China Eastern

Aug 3

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 8

CMB

47h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$896

China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

44h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 11

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$901

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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

CMB

42h 30m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 9:05 am

CMB

SFO

25h 05m

1 stop

$832China Eastern

Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Sep 9

10:15 am - 11:35 pm

SEA

CMB

24h 50m

1 stop

12:50 am - 8:45 am

CMB

SEA

20h 25m

1 stop

$833Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 21

1:20 pm - 11:30 pm

LAX

CMB

21h 40m

1 stop

12:50 am - 10:00 pm

CMB

LAX

33h 40m

1 stop

$1,082Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Sep 19

4:20 pm - 3:05 am

LAX

CMB

22h 15m

1 stop

3:35 am - 2:00 pm

CMB

LAX

22h 55m

1 stop

$1,090Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 5

4:20 pm - 4:50 pm

LAX

CMB

36h 00m

1 stop

3:35 am - 2:00 pm

CMB

LAX

22h 55m

1 stop

$1,092Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Sep 19

12:25 am - 11:30 pm

LAX

CMB

34h 35m

1 stop

12:50 am - 10:35 pm

CMB

LAX

34h 15m

1 stop

$1,101Cathay Pacific

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Sep 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

$1,103Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 20

12:25 am - 7:45 am

EWR

CMB

20h 50m

1 stop

7:25 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 35m

1 stop

$1,117Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 7

5:00 pm - 8:35 pm

DCA

CMB

42h 05m

2 stops

4:10 am - 5:24 pm

CMB

DCA

22h 44m

2 stops

$1,141Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Oct 8

11:00 am - 8:20 pm

DCA

CMB

22h 50m

2 stops

4:00 am - 6:04 pm

CMB

DCA

24h 34m

2 stops

$1,149Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Dec 7

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Return

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San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

8:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

$832

SeattleColombo

SEA - CMB

SEACMB

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/22

10:15 am-11:35 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/21

12:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 25m

$833

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 8/4

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/19

12:50 am-10:00 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,082

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

4:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop22h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

3:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,090

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

4:20 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/19

3:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,092

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 8/14

12:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

12:50 am-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$1,101

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NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 9/29

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/20

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,103

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 11/17

12:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/7

7:25 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,117

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/19

5:00 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/8

4:10 am-5:24 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$1,141

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/10

11:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/7

4:00 am-6:04 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,149

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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 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 15 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	$397
Best Round-Trip Price	$832
Fastest flight time	25h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 5 days is $397 (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 5 days is $832 (San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 25h 40m (Chicago O'Hare 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 SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting at $87, $94, and $103 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 37% 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 June 2026, there are 39 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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