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$481+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CMB
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Colombo

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:30 pm
PHL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 9/163:35 am
CMB
-
PHL
1 stop20h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$953
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:30 pm
PHL
-
CMB
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/284:35 am
CMB
-
PHL
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$963
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:30 pm
PHL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/208:20 pm
CMB
-
PHL
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$969
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:04 pm
PHL
-
CMB
2 stops25h 31m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/163:35 am
CMB
-
PHL
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$972
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:32 pm
PHL
-
CMB
2 stops33h 38m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/203:35 am
CMB
-
PHL
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$973
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:04 pm
PHL
-
CMB
2 stops24h 31m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/273:35 am
CMB
-
PHL
2 stops27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$983
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:30 pm
PHL
-
CMB
1 stop26h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 9/203:35 am
CMB
-
PHL
1 stop20h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$993
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:04 pm
PHL
-
CMB
2 stops25h 31m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/48:20 pm
CMB
-
PHL
2 stops30h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$996
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:30 pm
PHL
-
CMB
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/214:35 am
CMB
-
PHL
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,003

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 July 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$953
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$481
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,530
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($220 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 July 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

6:05 pm-3:00 am

2 stops23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/10

4:10 am-5:59 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$1,043

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Thu 9/10

10:42 am-8:35 pm

2 stops24h 23m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/14

4:20 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$1,060

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

9:12 am-3:00 am

2 stops32h 18m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

4:10 am-5:48 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$1,116

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Thu 8/20

9:12 am-3:00 am

2 stops32h 18m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/22

4:20 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$1,116

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Sun 9/13

9:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/17

8:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,125

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Fri 8/21

9:30 pm-3:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/16

3:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,125
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Thu 9/10

9:30 pm-2:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/13

3:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,125

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

5:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/16

3:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,261

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Sun 9/13

10:37 am-8:35 pm

2 stops24h 28m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/17

4:10 am-5:48 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$1,296
Cheapest one-way

PhiladelphiaColombo

PHL - CMB

PHLCMB

Philadelphia

Mon 8/31

5:48 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops38h 27m

$502

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Colombo

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 Philadelphia to Colombo in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Colombo

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $991). Flying from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,682). 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 Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,257 and $1,392 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $953 on American Airlines (Sep 10-Sep 16).

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 July 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and American Airlines from Philadelphia 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 2 airlines have flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 19h 05m. Fly via American Airlines or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8812 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from $923. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qatar Airways. American Airlines is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $991). Flying from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,682). 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 2 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Colombo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$931Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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