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 Boston to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 18h 05m on average, while flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 18h 40m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

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 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Sri Lanka?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Sri Lanka

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights from United States to Sri Lanka are updated daily.

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As of October 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Sri Lanka.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 from United States to Sri Lanka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:40 am - 11:30 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:45 am - 7:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$809Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 19 - Thu, Mar 4

12:00 pm - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

41h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 9:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$829China Eastern

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

12:00 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

44h 05m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang Kunming Changshui

8:50 pm - 9:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$840China Eastern

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

11:45 am - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:50 am - 9:50 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$869Singapore Airlines

Thu, Apr 1 - Sun, May 2

3:25 pm - 8:15 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:00 am - 9:45 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$882Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 16 - Fri, Apr 9

3:25 pm - 8:15 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:20 pm - 9:45 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$882Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

8:05 pm - 1:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 am - 3:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$892Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3

8:05 pm - 1:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:15 am - 3:55 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$892Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Feb 1

12:50 pm - 5:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 30m1 stop Istanbul

9:25 am - 10:25 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$938Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 19

8:15 pm - 7:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 10m1 stop Istanbul

9:25 am - 6:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$938Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 1

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3:25 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:35 pm - 9:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$899Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

3:25 pm - 2:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:35 pm - 9:00 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$907Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

11:55 am - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

37h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

4:15 pm - 8:50 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$947Air India

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

11:05 am - 8:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

36h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:10 am - 6:55 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Rome Fiumicino

$964Air India

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3

12:30 pm - 9:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

44h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

8:50 pm - 9:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$996China Eastern

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Dec 6

12:30 pm - 9:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

44h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

10:35 pm - 9:05 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LAX Los Angeles

48h 00m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,004China Eastern

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 30

11:15 am - 10:15 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

37h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

11:15 am - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 50m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

$1,013Emirates

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

11:15 am - 10:15 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

37h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

2:40 am - 8:35 amCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,013Emirates

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

10:20 pm - 7:45 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 55m1 stop Istanbul

7:25 am - 12:45 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,026Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 2

1:20 am - 5:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 05m1 stop Istanbul

7:25 am - 7:20 pmCMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$1,041Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3

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Etihad Airways flights from United States to Sri Lanka

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Etihad Airways

Jan 28

IAD2:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 15m

1 stop

CMB8:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Apr 7

CMB10:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$880

Etihad Airways

Mar 16

IAD3:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

CMB8:15 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Apr 8

CMB4:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$882

Etihad Airways

Mar 11

BOS3:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

CMB2:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 19

CMB9:35 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

BOS2:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

$884

Emirates flights from United States to Sri Lanka

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Emirates

Nov 4

IAD10:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 20m

2 stops

CMB6:25 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 19

CMB9:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 50m

1 stop

IAD8:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$979

Emirates

Oct 27

IAD11:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 30m

2 stops

CMB10:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 1

CMB2:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

40h 25m

1 stop

IAD8:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,013

Emirates

Oct 30

IAD11:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 40m

2 stops

CMB6:25 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 5

CMB11:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

IAD8:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,063

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SeattleColombo

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Fri 2/19

8:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/4

12:45 am-7:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

$809

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop41h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/18

8:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

$829

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

12:00 pm-9:35 pm

3 stops44h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/18

8:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

$840

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 4/1

11:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/2

12:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

$869

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/16

3:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/9

10:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop33h 15m

$882

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/16

3:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/8

4:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$882

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/16

8:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

3:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$892

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Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

8:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/1

4:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$892

New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

12:50 pm-5:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/19

9:25 am-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$938

New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

8:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/1

9:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop43h 25m

$938

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from United States, with most prices found around $1,052. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of March, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,056.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sri Lanka?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around $1,083 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from United States for as low as $928 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$405
Fastest flight time	18h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Sri Lanka from United States in the past 72 hours is $405. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Sri Lanka found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $809.

The fastest flight from United States to Sri Lanka takes 18h 05m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Sri Lanka?
Prices for flights from United States to Sri Lanka are updated daily.
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As of October 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Sri Lanka.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 from United States to Sri Lanka.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,709 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $593	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 245 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $617	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,523 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $695	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,627 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $707	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,912 reviews	Search Air India flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 247 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom $721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 348 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,549 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,069	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,687 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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