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 28h 54m 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.

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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Multiple Airlines

Aug 2

SFO

46h 05m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 3

CMB

50h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$628

Multiple Airlines

Aug 2

SFO

46h 05m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 3

CMB

31h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$638

China Eastern

Sep 1

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 15

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$759

China Eastern

Sep 9

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 3

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$766

Multiple Airlines

Aug 1

SFO

46h 05m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 2

CMB

45h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$781

China Eastern

Aug 31

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 15

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$784

China Eastern

Sep 1

LAX

44h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 15

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$785

China Eastern

Aug 31

LAX

68h 10m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 15

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$786

China Eastern

Aug 31

LAX

68h 10m

3 stops

CMB

Sep 14

CMB

48h 25m

3 stops

LAX

$787

Multiple Airlines

Aug 1

SFO

46h 05m

2 stops

CMB

Sep 2

CMB

31h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$792

China Eastern

Aug 25

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Oct 25

CMB

26h 15m

1 stop

LAX

$805

China Eastern

Aug 24

LAX

42h 00m

1 stop

CMB

Sep 9

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$807

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12:30 am - 11:05 am

SFO

CMB

46h 05m

2 stops

7:35 am - 9:10 pm

CMB

SFO

50h 05m

2 stops

$628Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Sep 3

12:30 am - 11:05 am

SFO

CMB

46h 05m

2 stops

1:50 am - 9:10 pm

CMB

SFO

31h 50m

2 stops

$638Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Sep 3

12:30 pm - 7:00 pm

LAX

CMB

42h 00m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 10:05 am

CMB

LAX

26h 05m

1 stop

$759China Eastern

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

3:10 pm - 8:35 am

IAD

CMB

31h 55m

1 stop

4:10 am - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

39h 05m

1 stop

$836Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 23

10:20 pm - 3:00 am

JFK

CMB

19h 10m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 8:35 am

CMB

JFK

20h 15m

1 stop

$840Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 25

12:25 am - 6:55 am

EWR

CMB

21h 00m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$908Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Sep 18

12:25 am - 12:40 pm

EWR

CMB

26h 45m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$916Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Oct 9

2:54 pm - 4:50 pm

DCA

CMB

40h 26m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 12:41 am

CMB

DCA

37h 51m

2 stops

$968Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 25

10:15 am - 10:45 am

SEA

CMB

36h 00m

1 stop

11:45 am - 8:45 am

CMB

SEA

33h 30m

1 stop

$1,037Singapore Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 24

2:54 pm - 4:50 pm

DCA

CMB

40h 26m

2 stops

4:05 am - 12:41 am

CMB

DCA

30h 06m

2 stops

$1,079Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 25

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Return

Price

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San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

12:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops46h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/3

7:35 am-9:10 pm

2 stops50h 05m

$628

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

12:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops46h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/3

1:50 am-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$638

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/15

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$759

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/27

3:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

4:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop39h 05m

$836

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New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

10:20 pm-3:00 am

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/25

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

$840

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 8/10

12:25 am-6:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/18

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$908

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 8/30

12:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/9

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$916

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/28

2:54 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops40h 26m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/25

8:20 pm-12:41 am

2 stops37h 51m

$968

SeattleColombo

SEA - CMB

SEACMB

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/11

10:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

11:45 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/28

2:54 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops40h 26m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/25

4:05 am-12:41 am

2 stops30h 06m

$1,079

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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 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.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$240
Best Round-Trip Price	$628
Fastest flight time	19h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United States in the last 72 hours is $240 (San Francisco 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 $628 (San Francisco 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, Air India, 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 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 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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