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$386+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMB
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Colombo

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Colombo
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 April 2, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:10 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/84:10 am
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$816
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/301:00 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/129:50 pm
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop21h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$825
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/61:00 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/159:50 pm
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$828
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:10 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/94:10 am
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$844
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:00 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop20h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/319:50 pm
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop21h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/28$849
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/61:00 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/145:00 pm
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$859
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/51:00 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 4/125:00 pm
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$865
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/31:00 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/185:00 pm
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$883
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:00 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop40h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/54:10 am
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop38h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/31$896
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 7/209:10 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 7/264:20 pm
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$905
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 11/161:10 pm
ORD
-
CMB
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/269:50 am
CMB
-
ORD
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$908
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/511:00 am
MDW
-
CMB
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/154:05 am
CMB
-
MDW
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,458

Find 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$816
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$386
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,013
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 April 2, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

11:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/1

6:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

$1,018

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

1:00 pm-3:00 am

1 stop27h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/30

5:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,080

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops39h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/6

4:05 am-4:50 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,109

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

7:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/30

12:30 pm-6:40 am

2 stops52h 40m

$1,157

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

4:36 pm-9:50 am

2 stops30h 44m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/6

4:05 am-4:50 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,179
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

7:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/1

8:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,224

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

8:35 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/18

11:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,249

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:35 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

11:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops63h 00m

$1,273

ChicagoColombo

MDW - CMB

MDWCMB

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

5:21 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops37h 09m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

7:50 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$2,449

ChicagoColombo

MDW - CMB

MDWCMB

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/26

5:21 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops61h 09m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

7:50 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$2,458

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Colombo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $607). Flying from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,185). 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.

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 54% 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 $705.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 15m.

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 45m.

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 April 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
1,239 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,290 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

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 Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 21h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 10m. Chicago and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8947 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $607 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and Turkish Airlines, starting at $799 and $891 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $308. Users have also found prices from $462 and $475 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $607). Flying from Chicago to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,185). 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 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Colombo

Discover the top 8 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$607Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$799Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$925Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$983Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$1,199Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetBlueCheapest$1,593Average$2,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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