Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) from $421

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 11/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — CMB
Dec 3 — Dec 101

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Colombo (CMB)

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 November 28, 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$1,188

One-way from

$421
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

Price

$1,188 - $2,357

CMB

Temperature

80.6 - 82.4 °F

CMB

Rainfall

2.4 - 13.8 inches

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

To save up to 36% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 57 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $1,305 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,743 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from San Francisco in October are about $1,437 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $861.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (SFO - CMB)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

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One-way flights to Colombo from San Francisco

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Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,033 - $1,763

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 2/23

1 stop39h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/15

1 stop40h 40m

$1,033

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 2/12

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/21

1 stop27h 45m

$1,051

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 2/9

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/17

1 stop40h 40m

$1,099

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/20

1 stop20h 35m

$1,141

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 2/10

2 stops46h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/18

2 stops27h 20m

$1,302

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 2/9

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/26

1 stop40h 05m

$1,385

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

2 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/19

2 stops61h 41m

$1,555

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 2/23

2 stops30h 42m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/16

2 stops41h 49m

$1,732

San FranciscoColombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 2/9

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/21

2 stops30h 00m

$1,763

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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 November 28, 2023.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air India, American Airlines and Qatar Airways from San Francisco to Colombo to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
341 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Need more baggage weight capacity. It should be 35kg vs 25 kg. My golf clubs are already 15kg. How do I have baggage for clothes to be only 10kg?

8.1
Very good
341 reviews
8.1
Very good
341 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Need more baggage weight capacity. It should be 35kg vs 25 kg. My golf clubs are already 15kg. How do I have baggage for clothes to be only 10kg?

7.9
Good
1,316 reviews
8.1
Very good
341 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Need more baggage weight capacity. It should be 35kg vs 25 kg. My golf clubs are already 15kg. How do I have baggage for clothes to be only 10kg?

7.2
Good
2,645 reviews
8.1
Very good
341 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Need more baggage weight capacity. It should be 35kg vs 25 kg. My golf clubs are already 15kg. How do I have baggage for clothes to be only 10kg?

7.2
Good
1,829 reviews
8.1
Very good
341 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Need more baggage weight capacity. It should be 35kg vs 25 kg. My golf clubs are already 15kg. How do I have baggage for clothes to be only 10kg?

7.2
Good
217 reviews
8.1
Very good
341 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Need more baggage weight capacity. It should be 35kg vs 25 kg. My golf clubs are already 15kg. How do I have baggage for clothes to be only 10kg?

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. 7 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.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just $1,033, but on average you can expect to pay $1,189.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $2,100?

There are currently 16+ open flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $2,100.

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 Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,033 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,141 and $1,385 round-trip. Air India is currently priced 28% 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 Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $421. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What does SFO to CMB mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to CMB flight.

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 Doha?

Doha travelers tend to visit Katara Cultural Village, Aspire Tower, and Qatar National Museum more than anywhere else. Katara Cultural Village, Aspire Tower, and Qatar National Museum can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 10.6 mi, and 4.4 mi respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Doha can rent a car from Doha Hamad Intl for about $33 per day.

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

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Air IndiaCheapest$886Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest$1,531Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest$2,299Average$2,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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