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$670+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Chicago (CHI)

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CMB — CHI
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Chicago (CHI). 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,606
(Emirates)

One-way from

$670
(FlightHub)
From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/44:30 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop26h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/101:55 pmORD - CMB
1 stop20h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,422
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:50 amCMB - ORD
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/512:30 amORD - CMB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,502
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/118:35 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops29h 40mEmirates
Sun 12/217:45 pmORD - CMB
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 7/31$1,606
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 7/3112:50 amCMB - ORD
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/67:00 amORD - CMB
2 stops30h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$1,748
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/111:25 amCMB - ORD
1 stop38h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 8/67:20 pmORD - CMB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,929
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:05 amCMB - ORD
2 stops36h 26mAir Canada
Sun 12/217:15 amORD - CMB
2 stops41h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$2,157
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/103:35 amCMB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 12/219:45 pmORD - CMB
2 stops24h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$3,260
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/216:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop37h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 4/177:50 pmORD - CMB
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$3,576
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/115:25 pmCMB - ORD
3 stops29h 00mGulf Air
Sun 12/215:10 pmORD - CMB
3 stops29h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 7/31$3,984

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/2

2:45 am-6:25 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

6:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$956

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 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

Mon 8/11

10:05 am-12:01 pm

2 stops36h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

7:15 am-12:30 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$2,157

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/11

9:50 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops35h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

1:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$2,213

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/2

12:45 am-9:48 pm

3 stops56h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-11:30 pm

3 stops53h 00m

$2,371

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/10

3:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

8:25 pm-1:55 am

2 stops42h 00m

$2,599

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/10

3:35 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

9:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops24h 30m

$3,260

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

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago 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 on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago, 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?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago, 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: 21h 35m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago. 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
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,230 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.

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

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $1,606. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,157 and $2,213, respectively.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $670. Cathay Pacific flights start at $750 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $757 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Chicago 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago 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 Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Chicago. 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 31, 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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