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$473+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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$717
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$473
(Kiwi.com)

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August

Average price

$954
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/301:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop21h 35mCathay Pacific
mar. 9/912:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12$717
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/2412:25 amLAX - CMB
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
vie. 9/512:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12$728
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/2412:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
mié. 9/108:30 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$743
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vie. 8/2912:30 pmLAX - CMB
3 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
jue. 9/48:30 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11$744
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jue. 10/212:30 pmLAX - CMB
3 stops68h 10mChina Eastern
mié. 10/1510:10 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops48h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11$746
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mar. 9/1612:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
lun. 12/18:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11$767
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vie. 8/1512:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
vie. 8/2910:10 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops48h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$773
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vie. 9/1912:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
vie. 10/310:10 pmCMB - LAX
3 stops48h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11$779
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mié. 8/2712:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
mié. 9/310:10 pmCMB - LAX
3 stops48h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$781
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/2512:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
sáb. 9/68:30 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11$788
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mar. 9/1612:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
mié. 11/198:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/13$790

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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

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Los Angeles

dom. 8/24

12:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 9/5

12:50 am-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

dom. 8/24

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 9/19

12:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

vie. 8/29

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 9/19

12:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

jue. 8/28

1:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 9/21

12:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop22h 25m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

sáb. 8/23

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 9/19

12:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

lun. 8/25

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 9/19

12:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

sáb. 8/23

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 9/21

12:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop22h 25m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

mié. 8/27

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 9/19

12:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$728

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

mar. 9/23

4:41 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops42h 19m

$518

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

mar. 11/4

11:00 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops57h 30m

$520

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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 August 8, 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 $1,041). Flying from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,768). 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 agosto 13, 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.

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $904.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 30m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles 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 3h 28m.

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 agosto 13, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,346 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

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
1,346 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,346 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

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
966 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,346 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

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
3,608 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,346 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

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
3,942 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,346 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
159 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,346 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

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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 10 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 $717. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong travelers tend to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market more than anywhere else. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • 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 $92 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 Doha.

  • 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 $1,041). Flying from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,768). 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 agosto 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$694Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$725Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$729Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$863Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,236Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,274Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,458Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$2,482Average$2,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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