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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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Thu 6/11
Thu 6/18
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 12, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 10/2212:00 pm
SFO
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CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 10/288:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/9$846
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Tue 10/207:20 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/288:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$881
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 10/211:22 pm
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops65h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/288:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$897
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 10/310:10 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops47h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/9$900
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/11$927
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 8/309:30 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops45h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 10/310:10 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops47h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/9$929
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 9/1412:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 9/1710:10 pm
CMB
-
SFO
3 stops47h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/9$950
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/1012:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 9/208:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/11$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Tue 9/13:55 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/14:35 am
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$977
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 8/2412:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 9/2110:10 pm
CMB
-
LAX
3 stops48h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/10$996
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Mon 10/1912:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 10/238:30 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/8$1,008
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 8/99:50 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 8/2912:50 am
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,014

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 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$846
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$459
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,154
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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 12, 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

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Mon 10/19

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/23

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,008

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

2 stops47h 25m

$1,015

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

12:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/12

10:10 pm-9:05 am

3 stops47h 25m

$1,023

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop41h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/2

8:20 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,042

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

8:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop38h 55m

$1,101

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

2:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/3

12:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,102

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

8:20 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/21

3:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,114

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

8:20 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

8:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,114

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

11:35 am-3:00 am

2 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/25

4:10 am-9:28 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$1,135
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

3:55 pm-2:05 am

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

4:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,138

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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 28h 10m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,238. 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 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$653Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$803Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$857Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,280Average$2,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,384Average$2,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,490Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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