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 24h 25m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 22h 05m 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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Singapore Airlines

Aug 6

LAX

35h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 28

CMB

24h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$715

Singapore Airlines

Aug 6

LAX

35h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 28

CMB

24h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$719

Singapore Airlines

Aug 6

LAX

35h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 28

CMB

24h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$720

China Eastern

Sep 8

LAX

44h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 16

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$726

Singapore Airlines

Sep 3

LAX

31h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

24h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$731

Singapore Airlines

Aug 12

LAX

22h 10m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 28

CMB

24h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$737

China Eastern

Sep 3

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 19

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$747

China Eastern

Sep 3

LAX

41h 20m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 19

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$749

Singapore Airlines

Sep 9

SFO

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 22

CMB

21h 30m

1 stop

SFO

$765

Singapore Airlines

Sep 1

SFO

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

34h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$769

China Eastern

Sep 3

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 19

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$772

Singapore Airlines

Aug 19

SFO

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 2

CMB

34h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$772

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12:05 am - 11:35 pm

LAX

CMB

35h 00m

1 stop

12:50 am - 12:50 pm

CMB

LAX

24h 30m

2 stops

$715Singapore Airlines

Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 28

12:05 am - 11:35 pm

LAX

CMB

35h 00m

1 stop

12:50 am - 12:50 pm

CMB

LAX

24h 30m

2 stops

$719Singapore Airlines

Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 28

12:30 pm - 9:10 pm

LAX

CMB

44h 10m

2 stops

8:30 pm - 10:05 am

CMB

LAX

26h 05m

1 stop

$726China Eastern

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

12:30 pm - 7:00 pm

LAX

CMB

42h 00m

1 stop

10:10 pm - 10:05 am

CMB

LAX

48h 25m

3 stops

$747China Eastern

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$817Turkish Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$819Turkish Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14

2:45 pm - 8:40 pm

JFK

CMB

20h 25m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 4:00 pm

CMB

JFK

27h 40m

1 stop

$825Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30

2:45 pm - 8:40 pm

JFK

CMB

20h 25m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 9:30 am

CMB

JFK

21h 10m

1 stop

$828Etihad Airways

Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 26

2:12 pm - 5:45 pm

LGA

CMB

42h 03m

2 stops

7:15 pm - 3:51 pm

CMB

LGA

30h 06m

2 stops

$954Qatar Airways

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17

2:54 pm - 1:45 am

DCA

CMB

25h 21m

2 stops

4:35 am - 10:59 pm

CMB

DCA

27h 54m

2 stops

$1,021Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, May 1

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Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

12:05 am-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/28

12:50 am-12:50 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$715

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

12:05 am-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/28

12:50 am-12:50 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$719

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

12:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/16

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$726

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 9/3

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/19

10:10 pm-10:05 am

3 stops48h 25m

$747

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 5/3

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/13

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$817

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 5/6

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/14

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$819

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

2:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/30

9:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$825

Quickest round-trip

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

2:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/26

9:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop21h 10m

$828

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/10

2:12 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops42h 03m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/17

7:15 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$954

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/16

2:54 pm-1:45 am

2 stops25h 21m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/1

4:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,021

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What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% 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	$336
Best Round-Trip Price	$715
Fastest flight time	19h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $336 (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 $715 (Los Angeles 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 popular landmarks are in Sri Lanka?

While there are more than just a few landmarks in Sri Lanka, most momondo users find Pasikuda Beach, Arugam Bay Beach, Negombo Beach, and Galle Face Green to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

If you are looking to fly to Sri Lanka for less, look to airlines like AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, and Jetstar Asia, with prices starting at $87, $97, and $98 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 March 2026, there are 41 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.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Sri Lanka right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Sri Lanka and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.