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$458+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
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 1, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 9/18:55 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops45h 35m
China Eastern
Tue 9/158:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/30$824
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2612:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 12/168:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/26$828
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 12/512:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 12/188:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/29$854
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2612:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 12/208:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/26$878
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2312:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 12/168:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/26$893
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/227:00 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops46h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 12/168:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/26$922
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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
Tue 11/178:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 59m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/28$927
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/2412:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
3 stops68h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 10/208:30 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/27$933
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/3112:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 11/28:20 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/27$943
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2312:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 12/208:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/26$943
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 9/212:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
2 stops65h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 11/28:20 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/29$950
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/2912:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops41h 50m
China Eastern
Sun 9/138:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/30$950

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 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$824
(Ovago)

One-way from

$458
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,178
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/17

10:10 pm-9:05 am

3 stops47h 25m

$950

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 9/3

1:25 pm-5:20 am

1 stop27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

6:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,060

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 8/28

12:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/29

12:45 am-5:20 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,252

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 9/4

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/2

12:50 am-10:00 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,252

San JoseColombo

SJC - CMB

SJCCMB

San Jose

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-4:10 am

2 stops33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/20

4:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,290

Santa RosaColombo

STS - CMB

STSCMB

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 5/11

1:13 pm-4:10 am

2 stops26h 27m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/20

4:05 am-7:46 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$1,290

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-8:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/5

4:10 am-1:36 am

2 stops33h 56m

$1,297

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-2:05 am

2 stops31h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/2

7:30 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,300

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 9/3

8:00 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/2

3:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,300

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

8:00 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/27

3:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,300

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Sri Lanka?

Booking 54 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.

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.

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 30h 35m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,349. California and Sri Lanka are separated by a distance of 9332 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$653Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$803Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,243Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,248Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,384Average$2,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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