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 05m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 21h 25m 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 22

SEA

24h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 21

CMB

20h 25m

1 stop

SEA

$833

China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 19

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$846

China Eastern

Aug 10

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 18

CMB

47h 25m

3 stops

SFO

$848

China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

44h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Aug 18

CMB

47h 25m

3 stops

SFO

$850

China Eastern

Sep 18

SFO

45h 00m

2 stops

CMB

Oct 4

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$868

China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 27

CMB

31h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$874

China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

44h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Aug 27

CMB

35h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$876

China Eastern

Aug 27

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 18

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$880

Singapore Airlines

Oct 2

SEA

36h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 24

CMB

19h 50m

1 stop

SEA

$882

China Eastern

Aug 3

SFO

42h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 19

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$893

Multiple Airlines

Sep 18

SFO

59h 31m

2 stops

CMB

Oct 4

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$898

China Eastern

Aug 6

SFO

44h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Aug 21

CMB

25h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$900

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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

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

CMB

42h 30m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 9:05 am

CMB

SFO

25h 05m

1 stop

$846China Eastern

Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 19

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

CMB

42h 30m

1 stop

10:10 pm - 9:05 am

CMB

SFO

47h 25m

3 stops

$848China Eastern

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18

4:40 pm - 8:35 pm

BOS

CMB

18h 25m

1 stop

4:10 am - 2:10 pm

CMB

BOS

19h 30m

1 stop

$930Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

4:40 pm - 8:35 pm

BOS

CMB

18h 25m

1 stop

10:00 am - 2:10 pm

CMB

BOS

37h 40m

1 stop

$948Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

10:00 pm - 2:05 am

BOS

CMB

18h 35m

1 stop

8:20 pm - 3:15 pm

CMB

BOS

28h 25m

1 stop

$970Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20

10:00 pm - 9:00 am

BOS

CMB

25h 30m

1 stop

4:35 am - 3:15 pm

CMB

BOS

20h 10m

1 stop

$971Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 18

12:25 am - 7:45 am

EWR

CMB

20h 50m

1 stop

9:15 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

$1,103Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jan 20

1:25 am - 7:45 am

EWR

CMB

19h 50m

1 stop

7:25 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 35m

1 stop

$1,112Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

4:00 pm - 11:30 pm

ORD

CMB

45h 00m

1 stop

12:50 am - 2:20 pm

CMB

ORD

24h 00m

1 stop

$1,217Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30

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Depart

Return

Price

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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

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/19

8:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

$846

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/18

10:10 pm-9:05 am

3 stops47h 25m

$848

Quickest round-trip

BostonColombo

BOS - CMB

BOSCMB

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 8/27

4:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/11

4:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$930

BostonColombo

BOS - CMB

BOSCMB

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/1

4:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$948

BostonColombo

BOS - CMB

BOSCMB

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/7

10:00 pm-2:05 am

1 stop18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/20

8:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$970

BostonColombo

BOS - CMB

BOSCMB

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/2

10:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/18

4:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$971

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 12/8

12:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/20

9:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,103

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 11/2

1:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/14

7:25 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,112

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/30

12:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$1,217

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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 32% 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.

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	$421
Best Round-Trip Price	$833
Fastest flight time	23h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 5 days is $421 (Seattle/Tacoma 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 $833 (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, Etihad Airways, and SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting at $87, $94, and $103 respectively.

What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Of the 15 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 36% 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 July 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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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.