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$462+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Colombo (CMB). 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 setembro 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$740
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$462
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,110
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on setembro 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sex 11/212:40 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 20mCathay Pacific
seg 11/2412:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$740
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
ter 9/234:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 00mCathay Pacific
sex 10/2412:50 amCMB - ORD
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$756
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 11/182:35 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 25mCathay Pacific
ter 11/2512:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$760
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
dom 9/214:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 00mCathay Pacific
qui 10/2312:50 amCMB - ORD
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$776
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 9/161:55 pmORD - CMB
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
qui 9/184:30 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop26h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12$847
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qui 11/202:40 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 20mCathay Pacific
qua 11/2612:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$858
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qua 9/244:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 00mCathay Pacific
sex 10/2412:50 amCMB - ORD
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$874
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 11/192:35 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 25mCathay Pacific
sex 11/2812:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$878
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
dom 9/144:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom 9/219:55 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$879
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 9/221:55 pmORD - CMB
1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways
sáb 10/44:30 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop26h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$884
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 11/51:10 pmORD - CMB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
qua 11/199:35 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$891
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qua 9/244:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 00mCathay Pacific
sáb 10/2512:50 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$894

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Colombo 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 setembro 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 11/7

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qui 11/20

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$740

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 11/19

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

seg 11/24

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$760

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 11/19

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ter 11/25

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$760

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 11/19

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 11/23

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$760

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 9/27

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ter 10/21

12:50 am-2:25 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$776

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 11/20

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 11/23

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$878

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 11/23

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 11/28

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$878

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 11/23

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qui 11/27

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$878

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 11/17

8:20 pm-6:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 12/10

7:40 am-10:05 am

1 stop37h 55m

$911

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 11/7

1:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 11/21

9:50 am-7:55 am

1 stop33h 35m

$928

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Colombo

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Colombo. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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 CHI to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated setembro 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

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

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $829.

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

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

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 45m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike 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 52m.

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 setembro 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Colombo. 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 Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 45h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Chicago and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8947 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $623 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and Turkish Airlines, starting at $799 and $816 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    If you're on a layover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Etihad Towers. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Etihad Towers can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those landing in Abu Dhabi looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $26 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Doha.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Colombo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Colombo?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Colombo. 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 setembro 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$623Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$799Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$816Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,013Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,183Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$1,199Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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