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$624+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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CMB — ORD
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$954
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$624
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,483
From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/279:55 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/34:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$954
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 12/37:15 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mAir India
Sun 12/711:00 amORD - CMB
1 stop32h 50mAir India
Deal found 7/29$984
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 12/212:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/72:40 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$1,119
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:35 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Fri 9/198:35 pmORD - CMB
1 stop42h 00mEmirates
Deal found 7/29$1,154
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:05 amCMB - ORD
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/31:55 pmORD - CMB
1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,198
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:00 pmCMB - ORD
3 stops32h 45mGulf Air
Sun 12/75:50 pmORD - CMB
3 stops28h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 7/29$1,680
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/263:35 amCMB - ORD
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 9/37:20 pmORD - CMB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,682

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to O'Hare Intl 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/27

9:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops46h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$954

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

7:15 pm-6:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

11:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop32h 50m

$984

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/2

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

$1,119

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/12

5:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

8:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop42h 00m

$1,154

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/27

10:05 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

1:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,198

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

5:00 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops32h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

5:50 pm-9:45 am

3 stops28h 25m

$1,680

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/26

3:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

7:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

$1,682

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/11

10:05 am-2:01 pm

2 stops38h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

12:50 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$2,156

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/25

9:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops46h 15m

$624

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/25

10:40 am-6:14 pm

3 stops42h 04m

$666

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,082.

What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 50m.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $984. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $1,119 and $1,154, respectively. Air India is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    $624 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Thai Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $919 and $935, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to O'Hare Intl 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2 airlines flying from Colombo to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to O'Hare Intl. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,021Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,058Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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