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.

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 San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 21h 40m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 20

SEA

24h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 9

CMB

19h 55m

1 stop

SEA

$821

Singapore Airlines

Sep 10

SEA

36h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 16

CMB

20h 25m

1 stop

SEA

$838

Singapore Airlines

Oct 2

SEA

24h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 16

CMB

20h 25m

1 stop

SEA

$869

Singapore Airlines

Oct 23

SEA

24h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 31

CMB

19h 55m

1 stop

SEA

$886

China Eastern

Nov 2

SFO

41h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 17

CMB

34h 59m

2 stops

SFO

$892

China Eastern

Nov 2

SFO

41h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 15

CMB

26h 10m

1 stop

SFO

$893

Singapore Airlines

Sep 12

SEA

36h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 14

CMB

20h 25m

1 stop

SEA

$895

Singapore Airlines

Sep 8

SFO

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 21

CMB

21h 30m

1 stop

SFO

$896

Gulf Air

Sep 9

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 15

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$905

China Eastern

Nov 1

SFO

46h 30m

2 stops

CMB

Nov 15

CMB

26h 10m

1 stop

SFO

$922

China Eastern

Nov 2

SFO

41h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 18

CMB

26h 10m

1 stop

SFO

$923

China Eastern

Oct 29

SFO

41h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 2

CMB

34h 59m

2 stops

SFO

$927

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10:15 am - 11:35 pm

SEA

CMB

24h 50m

1 stop

12:45 am - 7:10 am

CMB

SEA

19h 55m

1 stop

$821Singapore Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 9

10:15 am - 10:45 am

SEA

CMB

36h 00m

1 stop

12:50 am - 8:45 am

CMB

SEA

20h 25m

1 stop

$838Singapore Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

3:10 pm - 8:35 pm

IAD

CMB

19h 55m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

$927Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29

3:10 pm - 8:35 pm

IAD

CMB

19h 55m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

$928Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

1:55 am - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

36h 05m

1 stop

12:50 am - 8:35 pm

CMB

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$947Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

9:00 pm - 3:05 am

IAD

CMB

20h 35m

1 stop

3:25 am - 4:55 pm

CMB

IAD

23h 00m

1 stop

$973Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Oct 29

10:00 pm - 2:05 am

BOS

CMB

18h 35m

1 stop

3:35 am - 3:15 pm

CMB

BOS

21h 10m

1 stop

$1,027Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 23

12:25 am - 11:30 pm

LAX

CMB

34h 35m

1 stop

12:50 am - 10:35 pm

CMB

LAX

34h 15m

1 stop

$1,030Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$1,084Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

1:25 am - 6:10 am

EWR

CMB

19h 15m

1 stop

7:40 am - 11:30 pm

CMB

EWR

26h 20m

1 stop

$1,124Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6

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Return

Price

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SeattleColombo

SEA - CMB

SEACMB

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/20

10:15 am-11:35 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/9

12:45 am-7:10 am

1 stop19h 55m

$821

SeattleColombo

SEA - CMB

SEACMB

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/10

10:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/16

12:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 25m

$838

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/29

9:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

$927

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

9:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

$928

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

1:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/22

12:50 am-8:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$947

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

9:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/29

3:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$973

Quickest round-trip

BostonColombo

BOS - CMB

BOSCMB

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 10/1

10:00 pm-2:05 am

1 stop18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/23

3:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,027

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

12:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/31

12:50 am-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$1,030

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sat 10/3

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/16

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,084

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Thu 10/29

1:25 am-6:10 am

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/6

7:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,124

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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.

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	$435
Best Round-Trip Price	$821
Fastest flight time	23h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $435 (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 $821 (Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 23h 20m (San Francisco 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, Jetstar Asia, and Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $87, $89, and $94 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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