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$424+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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ORD — CMB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,061
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One-way from

$424
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,562
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2212:15 pmORD - CMB
1 stop41h 20mAir India
Tue 7/295:05 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops27h 40mAir India
Deal found 6/11$1,061
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Tue 7/811:25 amORD - CMB
2 stops34h 50mIndiGo
Tue 7/159:55 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops46h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 6/10$1,124
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Thu 8/284:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/29:55 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,126
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Fri 8/81:55 pmORD - CMB
1 stop39h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 8/2310:05 amCMB - ORD
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,197
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Mon 9/298:35 pmORD - CMB
2 stops26h 25mEmirates
Thu 10/162:55 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$1,255
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Thu 11/138:00 amORD - CMB
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 11/247:15 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,289

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

12:15 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/29

5:05 pm-10:15 am

2 stops27h 40m

$1,061

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

11:25 am-8:45 am

2 stops34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/15

9:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops46h 15m

$1,124

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/2

9:55 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,126

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

1:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/23

10:05 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 10m

$1,197

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

8:35 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/16

2:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,255

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

8:00 am-1:55 am

2 stops30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/24

7:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,289

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$424

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

6:02 pm-2:50 am

2 stops46h 18m

$446

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

7:50 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 25m

$486

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

12:00 pm-7:20 am

1 stop32h 50m

$558

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Colombo. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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 ORD to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways from Chicago to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. 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
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from $1,061. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are IndiGo, from $1,124, and Etihad Airways, from $1,197. Users have found that Air India is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $424. IndiGo flights start at $486 while deals on Air India start at $683 one-way.

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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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Cathay PacificCheapest$711Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$816Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,013Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,160Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$1,199Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$1,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,264Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$2,378Average$2,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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