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$459+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 20, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 11/212:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 11/178:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 59m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/18$892
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 11/212:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 11/158:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/18$893
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:45 am
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/2012:50 am
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/20$896
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sun 11/17:00 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops46h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 11/158:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/18$922
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/212:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 11/188:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/18$923
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/291:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 11/28:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 59m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/17$927
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 10/311:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops65h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 11/158:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/18$934
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 9/188:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/20$943
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 9/133:38 pm
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops62h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/148:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$946
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops41h 50m
China Eastern
Sun 9/208:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/18$951
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:35 pm
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/1612:45 am
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$954
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2312:05 am
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/2012:50 am
CMB
-
LAX
2 stops24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,029

Find 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 May 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$892
(Ovago)

One-way from

$459
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,202
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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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

3:55 pm-2:05 am

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/25

8:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,023

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops65h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/20

8:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

$1,049

Las VegasColombo

LAS - CMB

LASCMB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/10

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/21

8:20 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,057

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

8:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/2

8:20 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,071
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

2:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/10

12:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,104

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

12:20 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/27

12:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,104

San DiegoColombo

SAN - CMB

SANCMB

San Diego

Mon 9/14

11:11 am-2:05 am

2 stops26h 24m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/29

4:35 am-7:54 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,124

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

11:45 am-10:45 am

1 stop34h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/20

12:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,137

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:30 am-2:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/25

8:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,139

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

11:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/14

12:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,152

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $158). Flying from California to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $867). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from California to Sri Lanka?

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Sri Lanka. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 21h. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,104. 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 $346. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $158). Flying from California to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $867). 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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$653Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$803Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$857Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,280Average$2,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,384Average$2,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,517Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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