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 Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 22h 45m 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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Singapore Airlines

Aug 5

LAX

35h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Aug 24

CMB

37h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$718

Singapore Airlines

Aug 12

LAX

31h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Aug 26

CMB

24h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$720

Singapore Airlines

Aug 18

LAX

44h 45m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

37h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$723

China Eastern

Apr 9

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 24

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$728

Singapore Airlines

Apr 19

LAX

22h 25m

1 stop

CMB

May 10

CMB

22h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$731

Singapore Airlines

Aug 11

LAX

31h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Aug 18

CMB

31h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$734

China Eastern

Apr 9

LAX

44h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Apr 24

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$739

China Eastern

Apr 18

LAX

44h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Apr 25

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$740

Singapore Airlines

Sep 1

LAX

31h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 8

CMB

24h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$742

Cathay Pacific

Aug 18

LAX

21h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

22h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$747

China Eastern

Apr 22

LAX

65h 20m

2 stops

CMB

Jun 6

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$749

Singapore Airlines

Apr 19

LAX

24h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 26

CMB

22h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$750

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12:05 am - 11:35 pm

LAX

CMB

35h 00m

1 stop

11:45 am - 12:50 pm

CMB

LAX

37h 35m

2 stops

$718Singapore Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 24

2:20 pm - 10:45 am

LAX

CMB

31h 55m

2 stops

12:50 am - 12:50 pm

CMB

LAX

24h 30m

2 stops

$720Singapore Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$792Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 12

3:45 pm - 2:55 pm

JFK

CMB

37h 40m

1 stop

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

CMB

JFK

39h 30m

1 stop

$808Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 30

1:55 am - 11:45 pm

JFK

CMB

36h 20m

1 stop

1:05 am - 8:35 pm

CMB

JFK

29h 00m

1 stop

$810Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26

1:55 am - 11:45 pm

JFK

CMB

36h 20m

1 stop

1:05 am - 8:35 pm

CMB

JFK

29h 00m

1 stop

$811Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26

3:45 pm - 8:15 am

JFK

CMB

31h 00m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 8:35 am

CMB

JFK

20h 15m

1 stop

$812Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Apr 27

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$827Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6

1:05 pm - 1:45 am

LGA

CMB

27h 10m

2 stops

3:15 am - 10:59 pm

CMB

LGA

29h 14m

2 stops

$939Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

3:21 pm - 2:15 am

DCA

CMB

25h 24m

2 stops

7:15 pm - 4:50 pm

CMB

DCA

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,021Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 15

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Return

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Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

12:05 am-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/24

11:45 am-12:50 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$718

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

2:20 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/26

12:50 am-12:50 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$720

Quickest round-trip

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 4/20

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/12

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$792

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

3:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/30

10:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$808

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

1:55 am-11:45 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/26

1:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$810

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

1:55 am-11:45 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/26

1:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$811

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

3:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/27

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

$812

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Thu 4/23

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/6

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$827

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/15

1:05 pm-1:45 am

2 stops27h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/27

3:15 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$939

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/2

3:21 pm-2:15 am

2 stops25h 24m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/15

7:15 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,021

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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 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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Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$325
Best Round-Trip Price	$718
Fastest flight time	18h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $325 (Los Angeles 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 $718 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 18h 40m (Boston Logan Intl 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, Jetstar Asia, and SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting at $87, $97, 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 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.

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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.