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$398+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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LAX — CMB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in March or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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.

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$1,110
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$398
(FlightHub)

Popular in

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March

Average price

$1,506
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/311:40 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 1/1511:05 amCMB - LAX
2 stops37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,076
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Tue 9/2312:00 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 12/77:15 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,084
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/1011:55 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/11:15 amCMB - LAX
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,093
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1412:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 6/308:30 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$1,109
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Sun 9/141:40 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/2810:15 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,112
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Fri 10/1010:59 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops39h 21mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/29:40 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops39h 38mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,145
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Wed 10/812:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop34h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/1412:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,146

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

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LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

11:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/15

11:05 am-11:15 am

2 stops37h 40m

$1,076

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/23

12:00 pm-2:05 am

2 stops25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/7

7:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,084

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

11:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/1

1:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,093

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

1:40 pm-5:15 am

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/28

10:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,112

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 6/25

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/7

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,126

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

10:59 pm-2:50 am

2 stops39h 21m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/2

9:40 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$1,145

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

12:30 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/14

12:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,146

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

11:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$398

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

10:00 pm-4:35 am

3 stops42h 05m

$424

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

$439

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Colombo

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from $1,126. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $1,140, and Etihad Airways, from $1,145. Users have found that China Eastern is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $398. China Eastern flights start at $439 while deals on IndiGo start at $496 one-way.

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

    Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a layover in Doha most of the time. Singapore is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    Doha travelers tend to visit Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower more than anywhere else. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Doha Hamad Intl for about $28 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Singapore?

    Singapore travelers tend to visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market more than any other notable places. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market can be visited by traveling about 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $137 per day.

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

    Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Hong Kong.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Los Angeles 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$687Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$749Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$953Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,224Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,274Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,359Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,458Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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