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$392+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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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 November 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$817
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$392
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,027
From California to Sri Lanka
One-way flight from California to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 November 26, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sun 11/3011:30 amLAX - CMB
3 stops46h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 12/151:05 amCMB - LAX
2 stops45h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/24$816
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Mon 12/111:30 amLAX - CMB
3 stops46h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 12/158:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/26$827
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Mon 12/111:30 amLAX - CMB
3 stops46h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 12/241:05 amCMB - LAX
3 stops45h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/26$834
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 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
Sat 12/131:05 amCMB - LAX
2 stops45h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/25$841
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 12/168:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/25$846
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sun 11/3011:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 12/158:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/24$850
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 12/171:05 amCMB - LAX
2 stops45h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/25$853
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 11/2910:55 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/1512:45 amCMB - SFO
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/24$965
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:25 amSFO - CMB
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/1412:45 amCMB - SFO
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/24$970
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:00 pmSFO - CMB
3 stops70h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 12/78:20 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/25$1,012
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:25 amSFO - CMB
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/1812:45 amCMB - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/24$1,020
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 11/3010:50 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops44h 20mAir India
Wed 12/178:20 amCMB - SFO
1 stop41h 35mAir India
Deal found 11/24$1,035

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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

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

10:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/28

12:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$862

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

10:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/31

1:10 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$912

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

10:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/30

1:10 am-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$970

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/30

1:10 am-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$970

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/31

1:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop22h 35m

$970

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/27

12:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$970

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/25

12:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$970

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/28

12:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$970

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/26

12:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$970

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/27

12:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$970

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $663). Flying from California to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 November 26, 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 21h 15m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $992. California and Sri Lanka are separated by a distance of 9347 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 Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $392. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Qatar Airways, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $663). Flying from California to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$663Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air IndiaCheapest$833Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$850Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,236Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,248Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,314Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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