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$411+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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SFO — CMB
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 11/2912:00 pmSFO - CMB
3 stops70h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 12/108:20 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/13$745
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/2912:00 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop41h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 12/98:20 pmCMB - SFO
2 stops31h 46mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/13$806
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Sun 11/28:20 amSFO - CMB
2 stops45h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 11/78:20 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/15$826
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Tue 11/258:25 amSFO - CMB
2 stops45h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 12/118:20 pmCMB - SFO
2 stops31h 46mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/16$832
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Sat 11/13:30 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops63h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 11/98:20 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/15$838
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/318:20 amSFO - CMB
2 stops46h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 11/38:20 pmCMB - SFO
2 stops31h 43mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/14$842
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 11/2912:00 pmSFO - CMB
3 stops70h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 12/128:20 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/13$853
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Thu 10/301:00 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop41h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 11/58:20 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/15$861
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Mon 10/274:00 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 11/93:25 amCMB - SFO
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/15$863

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$826
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$411
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$988
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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

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San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

8:25 am-7:00 pm

2 stops45h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/11

8:20 pm-2:36 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$832

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

3:00 pm-2:45 am

1 stop22h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$855

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/4

12:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$920

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

11:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/9

12:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$920

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/4

12:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$920

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/10

12:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop22h 30m

$920

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

10:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/8

12:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$920

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

9:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/9

12:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$920

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

4:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/25

4:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$943

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

11:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/10

12:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$970

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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 San Francisco to Colombo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Colombo

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Colombo. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 SFO to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

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

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 October 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 9 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Departing from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 22h 15m. San Francisco and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 9018 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $663 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and Cathay Pacific, starting at $833 and $843 round-trip. China Eastern is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $446. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

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

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

    Singapore travelers tend to visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market more than anywhere else. 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 looking to explore during their layover in Singapore can rent a car from Singapore Changi for about $91 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Hong Kong and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, or Fa Yeun Street Market. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market can be visited by traveling about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Colombo?

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Colombo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$663Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air IndiaCheapest$833Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$843Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$888Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,006Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,248Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,628Average$1,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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