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$240+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
May 21 — May 281
Thu 5/21
Thu 5/28
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 April 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/212:30 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/37:35 am
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$628
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/212:30 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/31:50 am
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$638
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 8/112:30 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/212:15 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$781
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 8/112:30 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/21:50 am
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$792
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/812:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
2 stops44h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 10/58:30 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/21$872
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/412:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
3 stops44h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 9/310:10 pm
CMB
-
LAX
3 stops48h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/20$873
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:30 pm
LAX
-
CMB
3 stops44h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 9/2210:10 pm
CMB
-
LAX
2 stops48h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/17$875
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 8/112:30 am
SFO
-
CMB
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/31:50 am
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$877
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1511:30 am
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 12/18:20 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/19$878
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 9/68:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/16$878
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 7/2511:55 pm
LAX
-
CMB
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/167:40 am
CMB
-
LAX
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$880
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1511:30 am
LAX
-
CMB
2 stops65h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 11/308:20 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/19$885

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 April 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$628
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$240
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,023
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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 April 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/4

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,008

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

12:30 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops68h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,015

San DiegoColombo

SAN - CMB

SANCMB

San Diego

Tue 5/5

9:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/5

4:20 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops40h 09m

$1,031

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

1:25 pm-5:20 am

1 stop27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/30

7:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop46h 40m

$1,121

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

5:30 am-8:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/30

4:10 am-1:36 am

2 stops33h 56m

$1,139

San DiegoColombo

SAN - CMB

SANCMB

San Diego

Fri 5/15

9:37 pm-5:20 am

2 stops43h 13m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/9

6:50 am-2:27 pm

2 stops44h 07m

$1,167

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

12:25 am-11:45 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

1:05 am-10:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,202
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

3:55 pm-2:05 am

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/1

4:35 am-6:26 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$1,216

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

3:38 pm-9:00 am

2 stops28h 52m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/2

8:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,224

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

8:10 pm-5:20 am

1 stop44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/30

7:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop46h 40m

$1,241

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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.

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 27h 25m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,121. 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 April 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$653Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$803Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$857Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,243Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,248Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,385Average$2,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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