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 22h 50m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 22h 15m 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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China Eastern

Oct 14

SFO

45h 35m

2 stops

CMB

Oct 28

CMB

26h 10m

1 stop

SFO

$868

Turkish Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 23

CMB

31h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$878

China Eastern

Sep 3

LAX

44h 10m

3 stops

CMB

Sep 19

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$893

China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX

68h 10m

3 stops

CMB

Sep 9

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$896

China Eastern

Aug 26

LAX

65h 20m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 8

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$897

China Eastern

Sep 3

LAX

44h 10m

3 stops

CMB

Sep 19

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$908

Etihad Airways

May 6

IAD

26h 20m

1 stop

CMB

May 28

CMB

21h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$908

China Eastern

Aug 18

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 1

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$909

China Eastern

Aug 18

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 1

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$912

Gulf Air

Aug 30

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 24

CMB

26h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$912

Etihad Airways

May 7

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

CMB

May 19

CMB

25h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$913

China Eastern

Sep 6

SFO

45h 35m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 20

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$916

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8:55 am - 7:00 pm

SFO

CMB

45h 35m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 10:00 am

CMB

SFO

26h 10m

1 stop

$868China Eastern

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

12:25 am - 5:20 am

JFK

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 4:35 am

CMB

JFK

31h 15m

1 stop

$878Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

3:45 pm - 8:35 pm

JFK

CMB

19h 20m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 8:35 am

CMB

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

$913Etihad Airways

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 19

3:45 pm - 8:35 am

JFK

CMB

31h 20m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 8:35 am

CMB

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

$917Etihad Airways

Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 26

9:00 pm - 2:35 am

IAD

CMB

20h 05m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 6:20 pm

CMB

IAD

31h 50m

1 stop

$958Qatar Airways

Tue, May 12 - Mon, May 18

9:00 pm - 2:20 am

IAD

CMB

19h 50m

1 stop

4:05 am - 6:20 pm

CMB

IAD

23h 45m

1 stop

$961Qatar Airways

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

11:30 am - 4:00 am

EWR

CMB

31h 00m

1 stop

5:00 am - 9:00 am

CMB

EWR

37h 30m

2 stops

$1,002Air India

Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 26

3:41 pm - 2:05 am

DCA

CMB

24h 54m

2 stops

4:35 am - 8:15 pm

CMB

DCA

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,003American Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 23

4:00 pm - 2:05 am

LGA

CMB

24h 35m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 4:02 pm

CMB

LGA

29h 12m

2 stops

$1,021American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 4

11:30 am - 4:00 am

EWR

CMB

31h 00m

1 stop

5:05 pm - 9:00 am

CMB

EWR

49h 25m

2 stops

$1,023Air India

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24

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Return

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San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

8:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/28

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

$868

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

6:50 am-4:35 am

1 stop31h 15m

$878

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

3:45 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/19

4:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

$913

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/8

3:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/26

4:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

$917

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

9:00 pm-2:35 am

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/18

8:00 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$958

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/11

9:00 pm-2:20 am

1 stop19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/18

4:05 am-6:20 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$961

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Fri 5/8

11:30 am-4:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/26

5:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops37h 30m

$1,002

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

Wed 9/23

4:35 am-8:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,003

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/18

4:00 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/4

8:20 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$1,021

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 5/10

11:30 am-4:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/24

5:05 pm-9:00 am

2 stops49h 25m

$1,023

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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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Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$426
Best Round-Trip Price	$868
Fastest flight time	19h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $426 (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 $868 (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 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 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 April 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.

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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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