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 35m on average, while flying from Miami to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 22h 11m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

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Flights to Colombo

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China Eastern

Jan 15

LAX

46h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Jan 25

CMB

45h 30m

3 stops

LAX

$808

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China Eastern

Jan 8

LAX

70h 40m

3 stops

CMB

Mar 5

CMB

45h 30m

3 stops

LAX

$810

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China Eastern

Jan 7

LAX

42h 00m

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CMB

Jan 21

CMB

26h 15m

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LAX

$811

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China Eastern

Jan 17

LAX

42h 00m

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CMB

Feb 8

CMB

26h 15m

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LAX

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China Eastern

Mar 3

LAX

42h 00m

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CMB

Mar 13

CMB

26h 15m

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LAX

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China Eastern

Jan 17

LAX

46h 40m

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CMB

Feb 7

CMB

45h 30m

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LAX

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China Eastern

Jan 22

LAX

42h 00m

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CMB

Feb 17

CMB

26h 15m

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LAX

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Gulf Air

Jan 21

JFK

35h 20m

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CMB

Apr 23

CMB

27h 30m

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JFK

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China Eastern

Jan 9

LAX

42h 00m

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CMB

Feb 1

CMB

26h 15m

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LAX

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 22

JFK

23h 20m

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CMB

Feb 27

CMB

21h 45m

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JFK

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China Eastern

Jan 22

LAX

46h 40m

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CMB

Feb 16

CMB

45h 30m

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LAX

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Etihad Airways

Jan 19

JFK

30h 45m

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CMB

Feb 23

CMB

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11:30 am - 11:40 pm

LAX

CMB

46h 40m2 stops

1:05 am - 9:05 am

CMB

LAX

45h 30m3 stops

$808China Eastern

Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 25

11:30 am - 11:40 pm

LAX

CMB

70h 40m3 stops

1:05 am - 9:05 am

CMB

LAX

45h 30m3 stops

$810China Eastern

Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Mar 5

1:40 pm - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

23h 20m1 stop

12:45 am - 12:00 pm

CMB

JFK

21h 45m1 stop

$820Cathay Pacific

Sun, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 27

3:00 pm - 8:15 am

JFK

CMB

30h 45m1 stop

9:50 am - 8:20 am

CMB

JFK

33h 00m1 stop

$821Etihad Airways

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 23

1:45 am - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

35h 15m1 stop

12:45 am - 12:00 pm

CMB

JFK

21h 45m1 stop

$825Cathay Pacific

Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30

3:00 pm - 8:20 pm

JFK

CMB

18h 50m1 stop

9:50 am - 8:20 am

CMB

JFK

33h 00m1 stop

$828Etihad Airways

Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Feb 8

1:25 am - 6:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m1 stop

10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

CMB

EWR

35h 00m1 stop

$829Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 19

12:40 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 10m1 stop

6:50 am - 10:45 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 25m1 stop

$851Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 12

8:05 pm - 1:55 am

IAD

CMB

19h 20m1 stop

11:15 am - 3:55 pm

CMB

IAD

39h 10m1 stop

$887Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 17

8:05 pm - 2:45 am

IAD

CMB

20h 10m1 stop

7:30 pm - 3:55 pm

CMB

IAD

30h 55m1 stop

$898Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

11:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops46h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/25

1:05 am-9:05 am

3 stops45h 30m

$808

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

11:30 am-11:40 pm

3 stops70h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/5

1:05 am-9:05 am

3 stops45h 30m

$810

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/27

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$820

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

3:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop30h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/23

9:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$821

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

1:45 am-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/30

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$825

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

3:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/8

9:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$828

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 3/11

1:25 am-6:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/19

10:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$829

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 4/13

12:40 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/12

6:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$851

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/20

8:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/17

11:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$887

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

8:05 pm-2:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

7:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$898

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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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 39% 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	$394
Best Round-Trip Price	$808
Fastest flight time	21h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $394 (Los Angeles 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 $808 (Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 21h 25m (San Francisco 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 Pettah Market 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 Jetstar Asia, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo, with prices starting at $98, $98, and $105 respectively.

What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Of the 15 airlines that fly to Sri Lanka, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Qatar Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 40% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka?

Flying to Sri Lanka on a Monday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka is on a Saturday.

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 December 2025, 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.

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.