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$483+ Cheap flights from Sri Lanka to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sri Lanka to California

Cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sri Lanka to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:05 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop32h 50mAir India
Mon 12/293:00 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops26h 50mAir India
Deal found 12/15$1,096
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/151:15 amCMB - SFO
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2911:30 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,123
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:15 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:55 amLAX - CMB
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,273
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:15 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:55 amLAX - CMB
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,288
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/181:05 amCMB - LAX
3 stops45h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 1/611:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/16$1,305
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:25 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops34h 05mAir China
Tue 1/68:55 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops34h 40mAir China
Deal found 12/16$1,309
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 1/611:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/16$1,427
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:15 pmCMB - SFO
2 stops30h 05mEmirates
Mon 12/294:10 pmSFO - CMB
3 stops60h 45mEmirates
Deal found 12/15$2,282
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/184:15 amCMB - BUR
2 stops30h 27mQatar Airways
Tue 1/611:44 amBUR - CMB
2 stops24h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,555
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:15 amCMB - LAS
2 stops26h 54mQatar Airways
Wed 12/3110:17 pmLAS - CMB
2 stops38h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,565
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:15 amCMB - BUR
2 stops29h 16mQatar Airways
Tue 1/611:44 amBUR - CMB
2 stops25h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,573
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:45 amCMB - LAS
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/314:16 pmLAS - CMB
2 stops41h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,076

Find flight deals from Sri Lanka to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sri Lanka to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$841
(oojo)

One-way from

$483
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,134
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sri Lanka to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sri Lanka to California that are best for you.

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Sri Lanka

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboSan Francisco

CMB - SFO

CMBSFO

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/29

4:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

4:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$868

ColomboSan Francisco

CMB - SFO

CMBSFO

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/30

4:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

2:25 pm-7:20 am

1 stop27h 25m

$889

ColomboSan Francisco

CMB - SFO

CMBSFO

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/23

5:05 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop32h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$898

ColomboLos Angeles

CMB - LAX

CMBLAX

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/13

10:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops46h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

10:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$960

ColomboSan Francisco

CMB - SFO

CMBSFO

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/29

5:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops34h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

2:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$972

ColomboSan Francisco

CMB - SFO

CMBSFO

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/12

8:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop35h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 10/30

10:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,074

ColomboLos Angeles

CMB - LAX

CMBLAX

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

10:50 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

9:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$1,088

ColomboSan Francisco

CMB - SFO

CMBSFO

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/23

7:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:25 am-3:45 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,092

ColomboLos Angeles

CMB - LAX

CMBLAX

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/19

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

12:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,150

ColomboLas Vegas

CMB - LAS

CMBLAS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/29

8:20 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops29h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/2

7:29 am-3:05 am

2 stops31h 06m

$1,341

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Best time to book a flight from Sri Lanka to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Sri Lanka with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sri Lanka to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to California (average of $723). Flying from Sri Lanka to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LK to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sri Lanka to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sri Lanka to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Sri Lanka to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,413 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,685 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,952 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sri Lanka to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to California?

    For as low as $1,341, Air India can have you in California from Sri Lanka in 29h 54m. Sri Lanka and California are separated by a distance of 9286 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sri Lanka to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $492. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Sri Lanka to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sri Lanka to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sri Lanka to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sri Lanka to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sri Lanka to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to California (average of $723). Flying from Sri Lanka to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sri Lanka to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sri Lanka to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$864Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$872Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,265Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,311Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,365Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,479Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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