Cheap flights to Colombo from $345

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WAS — CMB
Mar 23 — Mar 301

Flights to Colombo in 2024

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,228

Round-trip from

$714

One-way from

$382
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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From New York to Colombo
One-way flight from New York to Colombo (CMB)

Cheap flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport in March & April 2024

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These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Colombo in March and April 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Wed 4/2412:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 4/2912:15 amCMB - LAX
2 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$868
Wed 4/1712:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/161:10 amCMB - LAX
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/17$924
Fri 4/267:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop45h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/26:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$938
Sat 4/271:35 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/106:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$974
Tue 4/301:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 5/143:35 amCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$980
Wed 4/311:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 4/2311:10 amCMB - JFK
1 stop37h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$983
Tue 4/21:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 4/2310:30 amCMB - JFK
1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$985
Sat 3/301:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop41h 05mAir India
Sat 5/188:20 amCMB - JFK
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/17$987
Wed 4/1711:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops42h 40mAir India
Wed 6/128:20 amCMB - JFK
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/17$1,001

Bandaranaike Intl Airport 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares on flights traveling to Colombo in March and April 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 6/2612:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1410:10 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops24h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$855
Fri 8/1612:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 8/2412:15 amCMB - LAX
2 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$860
Wed 10/98:30 pmORD - CMB
1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/166:50 amCMB - ORD
1 stop37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$864
Fri 5/312:30 pmLAX - CMB
3 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1512:15 amCMB - LAX
3 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/17$867
Wed 4/2412:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 4/2912:15 amCMB - LAX
2 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$868
Wed 4/1712:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/161:10 amCMB - LAX
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/17$924
Wed 11/67:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/277:40 amCMB - LAX
1 stop46h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$932
Mon 9/2311:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops43h 55mAir India
Tue 10/18:20 amCMB - JFK
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/18$935
Fri 4/267:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop45h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/26:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$938

Flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing soon

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Browse through available last-minute flights traveling to Colombo. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Tue 3/269:20 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 4/411:10 amCMB - JFK
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,067
Mon 3/251:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop39h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 4/411:10 amCMB - JFK
1 stop37h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,069
Mon 3/259:20 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 4/310:30 amCMB - JFK
1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,135
Thu 3/281:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 4/2911:40 amCMB - JFK
1 stop37h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,139
Thu 3/281:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/185:05 amCMB - JFK
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,151
Sun 3/241:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 4/511:40 amCMB - JFK
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,166
Sun 3/249:20 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 4/411:10 amCMB - JFK
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,173
Sun 3/241:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 4/511:40 amCMB - JFK
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,190
Sun 3/241:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 4/23:35 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,200

One-way flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore one-way flight options to Bandaranaike Intl Airport for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Colombo. Users seeking round-trip flights to Colombo should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Tue 4/2311:15 amIAD - CMB
1 stop20h 35mAir India
Deal found 3/18$345
Mon 4/296:20 pmJFK - CMB
3 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$382
Tue 5/76:20 pmJFK - CMB
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$386
Sun 5/56:20 pmJFK - CMB
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$395
Tue 5/76:20 pmJFK - CMB
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$409
Thu 5/24:25 pmLAX - CMB
3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$414
Sun 3/241:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop40h 55mAir India
Deal found 3/18$415
Tue 4/211:15 amIAD - CMB
1 stop20h 35mAir India
Deal found 3/17$425
Sat 9/77:10 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$442

Find flights to Colombo within your budget

Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

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New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/2

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/24

2 stops32h 50m

$714

New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/14

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/15

1 stop37h 25m

$942

New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/17

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/19

1 stop27h 05m

$980

New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/26

3 stops43h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/12

2 stops41h 39m

$1,005

New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/26

2 stops33h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/8

2 stops25h 10m

$1,068

Los AngelesColombo Bandaranaike Intl

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

1 stop35h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/18

1 stop22h 05m

$1,146

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/30

1 stop31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/18

1 stop30h 45m

$1,179

Los AngelesColombo Bandaranaike Intl

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

2 stops44h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

2 stops48h 30m

$1,189

Chicago O'Hare IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/16

1 stop21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/23

2 stops34h 06m

$1,329

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Average price of flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Colombo is currently $401 while a round-trip flight costs $1,061. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo (average of $1,180). Flying to Colombo in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,798). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,362

February

$1,297

March

$1,258

April

$1,256

May

$1,351

June

$1,798

July

$1,740

August

$1,404

September

$1,180

October

$1,254

November

$1,342

December

$1,658

Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

80.6 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Colombo. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Colombo, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Colombo. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Monday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air India, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.3
Very good
1,520 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

As is the case with many sprawling metropolises in the region, Colombo today is a sum of its many contrasting parts: historic religious sites against modern skyscrapers, a spread of ethnicities living side by side and extensive green spaces surrounded by the fumes of heavy traffic. History and modernity live side by side in Sri Lanka’s capital city on the ocean shore.

The first-time visitor may be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of people, traffic and activity that fill the streets of Colombo, but with time, the city’s charms begin to win over newcomers to the city. There’s plenty to see, but many visitors choose to start with the stunning temples found throughout Colombo. Of these, the colorful Gangaramaya Temple is a favorite among visitors for its incredible Buddhist statues and museum. Colombo’s past is on full display at sites like The National Museum of Colombo, the Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum, while contemporary and Sri Lankan art greet visitors to the National Art Gallery.

A metropolis Colombo surely is, but there are ample opportunities to escape the urban in favor of a more natural retreat. The wildlife that takes up residence at Viharamahadevi Park adds a lively element to a stroll through this lushly landscaped green space, while the Talangama Wetland just outside the city proper offers lakeside relaxation amongst butterflies and greenery.

After recharging, visitors can head to Galle Face Green, an oceanfront promenade that attracts many for some of the best sunset views in the city.

  • How long is the flight to Colombo?

    Flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka from the United States range from about 20h-40h. Your precise flight time will depend on your departure city, as well as the number and length of any layovers. Departing from a major airport hub, such as out of JFK Airport in New York, Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta, O’Hare Airport in Chicago, and Los Angeles International Airport will more than likely put your flight time at the shorter end of the range. Longer flights are due to more connections, which occur when you’re not starting your journey from a major international airport or traveling via an airline that commonly services flights into Colombo.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Colombo from?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Colombo from the United States. You can book flights limited to one or two stopovers if you’re traveling using an airline that regularly flies into Colombo, such as Srilankan, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Kuwait Airways. Common layover cities for flights from the US to Colombo include New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur, depending on if you’re departing from the east or west coast.

  • How do you get from Colombo airport to the city center?

    When you travel to Colombo, you’ll fly into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 18.5 miles north of Colombo city center. To reach downtown Colombo from the airport, you can take the local express bus, the HighWay-Bus from the airport. It will take about one hour to reach downtown Colombo, with a fare that is less than $1. You can also opt to take the shuttle-like number 178 minibus from the airport to Colombo, though this can take up to one and a half hours since it takes a less direct route. It costs about the same as the bus, although you will have to pay a bit extra for luggage. The final option is to book a taxi, which will take only about 45 minutes and costs about $30. If you book in advance, you can avoid any surprise fees, which you may face with the minibus.

  • What are some things to do in Colombo?

    Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka with a rich history as a trading port. It’s also a city with incredible natural beauty and unique architecture, making it a fun and interesting place for tourists. Here, you can visit spacious Viharamahadevi Park to see its beautiful statues and fountains and stroll beneath its charming flowering trees. Dutch Period Museum details the country’s history under Dutch colonial rule, housed in an inviting 17th-century mansion. Feel the tranquility at Gangaramaya Temple, where you can enjoy pagodas, statues, and a museum, all close to the shores of Beira Lake.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Colombo?

    United States citizens need a passport with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of their arrival. You must also apply for a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before your arrival.

  • When is the best time to fly to Colombo?

    Two monsoon seasons deter travelers from visiting Colombo from May through August and October through December. In general, the best time to visit Colombo is between January and March, when rainfall is at its lowest and temperatures climb toward their highest. Travelers seeking a trip filled with festivals may want to consider braving the monsoon season and traveling in May for the celebration of Buddha’s birth, which sees Colombo covered in lanterns, lights and other decorations. Cheap flights to Colombo can be found outside of the peak travel months of January, February and March.

  • What is the best way to travel around Colombo?

    Colombo’s streets are filled with three-wheel vehicles known as tuk-tuks, and these motorized for-hire vehicles can be a convenient way to get around the city. Tourists should opt for metered tuk-tuks rather than trying to negotiate a rate with the driver or better yet, seek out a special tourist-friendly fleet of tuk-tuks operated by the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority. Taxis are also available, as are public buses and a train system.

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