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$411+ Cheap flights from California to Sri Lanka

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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Cheap flight deals from California to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated October 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$826
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$411
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,034
From California to Sri Lanka
One-way flight from California to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Find flight deals from California to Sri Lanka

Cheapest flights from California to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Sri Lanka. 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 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.
Sat 11/2911:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 12/148:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/16$834
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:35 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/812:45 amCMB - LAX
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/15$837
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 12/108:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/15$838
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 FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:35 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/2612:45 amCMB - LAX
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/16$842
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 10/14. 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.
Mon 11/1011:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 11/218:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/14$846
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:30 amLAX - CMB
2 stops46h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 12/201:05 amCMB - LAX
3 stops45h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/16$850

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Sri Lanka 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

10:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/15

12:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$862

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

11:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/23

12:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

$862

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/23

12:45 am-5:20 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$862

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

9:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/24

12:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$862

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

9:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

12:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

$862

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

10:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/24

12:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

$862

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

10:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/21

12:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$912

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

10:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/11

12:45 am-9:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

$912

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Sri Lanka?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $665). Flying from California to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 CA to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Sri Lanka. 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.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from California to Sri Lanka by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Sri Lanka?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from California to Sri Lanka?

    A quick flight from California to Sri Lanka can take about 22h 15m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $855. California and Sri Lanka are separated by a distance of 9018 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Sri Lanka one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $433. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Air India, as they are both options that can get you from California to Sri Lanka for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Sri Lanka?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Sri Lanka 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 California to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $665). Flying from California to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 California to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Sri Lanka. 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$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$713Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air IndiaCheapest$833Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$888Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,236Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,248Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,314Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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