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 Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 22h 15m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 21h 40m 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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Etihad Airways

Sep 21

BOS

30h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 1

CMB

31h 50m

1 stop

BOS

$943

Etihad Airways

Jul 12

BOS

18h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Jul 20

CMB

20h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$954

Etihad Airways

Oct 18

BOS

30h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 28

CMB

38h 50m

1 stop

BOS

$955

Etihad Airways

Jul 9

BOS

37h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Jul 24

CMB

38h 10m

1 stop

BOS

$965

Etihad Airways

Sep 22

BOS

18h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 1

CMB

26h 20m

1 stop

BOS

$966

Etihad Airways

Sep 20

BOS

18h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 1

CMB

38h 10m

1 stop

BOS

$969

Etihad Airways

Oct 1

BOS

30h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 11

CMB

20h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$975

Etihad Airways

Aug 16

IAD

31h 55m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 4

CMB

21h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$979

Etihad Airways

Sep 24

BOS

18h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 1

CMB

20h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$980

Etihad Airways

Aug 27

IAD

38h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 23

CMB

21h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$981

Etihad Airways

Sep 20

BOS

18h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 30

CMB

26h 20m

1 stop

BOS

$989

Etihad Airways

Jul 13

BOS

18h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Jul 20

CMB

20h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$991

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4:25 pm - 8:35 am

BOS

CMB

30h 40m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 2:40 pm

CMB

BOS

31h 50m

1 stop

$943Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

4:25 pm - 8:35 pm

BOS

CMB

18h 40m

1 stop

4:10 am - 2:40 pm

CMB

BOS

20h 00m

1 stop

$954Etihad Airways

Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 20

9:45 pm - 5:20 am

IAD

CMB

22h 05m

1 stop

6:50 am - 7:50 pm

CMB

IAD

22h 30m

1 stop

$1,007Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Oct 13

9:00 pm - 3:05 am

IAD

CMB

20h 35m

1 stop

4:15 am - 3:55 pm

CMB

IAD

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,022Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Nov 2

1:25 am - 5:55 am

EWR

CMB

19h 00m

1 stop

9:15 am - 11:30 pm

CMB

EWR

24h 45m

1 stop

$1,080Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3

1:20 pm - 11:30 pm

LAX

CMB

21h 40m

1 stop

12:50 am - 10:45 am

CMB

LAX

22h 25m

1 stop

$1,081Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Oct 6

1:20 pm - 11:30 pm

LAX

CMB

21h 40m

1 stop

12:50 am - 10:45 am

CMB

LAX

22h 25m

1 stop

$1,087Cathay Pacific

Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Oct 7

7:50 pm - 11:30 pm

LAX

CMB

38h 10m

1 stop

12:45 am - 7:55 pm

CMB

LAX

32h 40m

1 stop

$1,096Singapore Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 11

4:20 pm - 2:05 am

LAX

CMB

21h 15m

1 stop

8:20 pm - 2:00 pm

CMB

LAX

30h 10m

1 stop

$1,097Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 19

2:20 pm - 11:35 pm

LAX

CMB

44h 45m

2 stops

12:45 am - 8:55 pm

CMB

LAX

32h 40m

1 stop

$1,098Singapore Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

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Price

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BostonColombo

BOS - CMB

BOSCMB

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/21

4:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/1

4:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$943

Quickest round-trip

BostonColombo

BOS - CMB

BOSCMB

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 7/12

4:25 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/20

4:10 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$954

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

9:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/13

6:50 am-7:50 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,007

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

9:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/2

4:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,022

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 10/26

1:25 am-5:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/3

9:15 am-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,080

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/6

12:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,081

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/15

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/7

12:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,087

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/27

7:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop38h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/11

12:45 am-7:55 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,096

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

4:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/19

8:20 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,097

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/11

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/27

12:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,098

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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 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	$415
Best Round-Trip Price	$943
Fastest flight time	19h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 5 days is $415 (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 5 days is $943 (Boston Logan Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United States takes 19h 20m (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 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 37% 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 June 2026, there are 38 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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