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 21h 40m 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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Turkish Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 23

CMB

31h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$878

China Eastern

Aug 26

LAX

65h 20m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 8

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$897

Gulf Air

Sep 23

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Oct 15

CMB

25h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$912

Gulf Air

Oct 11

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Oct 24

CMB

26h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$919

Air India

Aug 31

ORD

31h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 29

CMB

28h 35m

2 stops

ORD

$931

China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX

68h 10m

3 stops

CMB

Oct 20

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$933

Kuwait Airways

Aug 12

JFK

22h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 22

CMB

20h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$937

Etihad Airways

May 11

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

CMB

May 25

CMB

27h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$940

Turkish Airlines

Oct 26

EWR

19h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 12

CMB

25h 20m

1 stop

EWR

$942

Turkish Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 23

CMB

37h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$942

China Eastern

Aug 31

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Nov 2

CMB

26h 15m

1 stop

LAX

$943

Gulf Air

Sep 23

JFK

33h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Oct 13

CMB

25h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$944

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12:25 am - 5:20 am

JFK

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 4:35 am

CMB

JFK

31h 15m

1 stop

$878Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

12:30 pm - 6:20 pm

LAX

CMB

65h 20m

2 stops

10:10 pm - 10:05 am

CMB

LAX

48h 25m

3 stops

$897China Eastern

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8

1:10 pm - 7:00 am

ORD

CMB

31h 20m

1 stop

5:05 pm - 11:10 am

CMB

ORD

28h 35m

2 stops

$931Air India

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 29

3:45 pm - 8:35 pm

JFK

CMB

19h 20m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 4:00 pm

CMB

JFK

27h 40m

1 stop

$940Etihad Airways

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25

10:00 pm - 3:05 am

JFK

CMB

19h 35m

1 stop

8:20 pm - 3:10 pm

CMB

JFK

28h 20m

1 stop

$958Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8

3:10 pm - 8:35 pm

IAD

CMB

19h 55m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

$960Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

1:10 pm - 7:00 am

ORD

CMB

31h 20m

1 stop

8:00 am - 11:10 am

CMB

ORD

37h 40m

2 stops

$967Air India

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Oct 1

11:15 am - 4:50 pm

IAD

CMB

20h 05m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 3:55 pm

CMB

IAD

30h 55m

1 stop

$988American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 8

3:41 pm - 2:05 am

DCA

CMB

24h 54m

2 stops

4:35 am - 8:15 pm

CMB

DCA

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,003American Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 23

3:41 pm - 3:05 am

DCA

CMB

25h 54m

2 stops

4:35 am - 10:00 pm

CMB

DCA

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,006Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

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Depart

Return

Price

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New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

6:50 am-4:35 am

1 stop31h 15m

$878

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

12:30 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops65h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/8

10:10 pm-10:05 am

3 stops48h 25m

$897

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

1:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/29

5:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops28h 35m

$931

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

3:45 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/25

9:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$940

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

10:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/8

8:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$958

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/16

9:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

$960

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

1:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/1

8:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops37h 40m

$967

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/18

11:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/8

7:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$988

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/27

3:41 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 54m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

4:35 am-8:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,003

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/31

3:41 pm-3:05 am

2 stops25h 54m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/7

4:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,006

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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 34% 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.

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	$409
Best Round-Trip Price	$878
Fastest flight time	19h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $409 (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 72 hours is $878 (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 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 Air India, with prices starting at $87, $94, 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 April 2026, there are 40 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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