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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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
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 July 7, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/312:00 pm
SFO
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CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 9/98:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$784
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/312:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 9/810:10 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops47h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$786
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/612:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 9/98:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$828
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/612:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 9/810:10 pm
CMB
-
SFO
2 stops47h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$835
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/612:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 9/68:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$893
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/312:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
3 stops68h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 9/68:30 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$900
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 11/2312:25 pm
LAX
-
CMB
2 stops45h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 12/612:45 am
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,042
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 12/313:10 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/297:30 pm
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,043
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 11/910:05 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop35h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 11/2912:45 am
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop56h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,047
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,050
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/304:20 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1410:30 am
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop40h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5$1,051
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/173:10 pm
LAX
-
CMB
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/2210:15 am
CMB
-
LAX
1 stop40h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,054

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 July 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$784
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$459
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,224
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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 July 7, 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

Wed 8/5

9:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

10:10 pm-9:05 am

3 stops47h 25m

$1,044

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/17

8:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,050

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/7

8:30 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,050

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

9:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops45h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/7

8:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,071

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

9:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops45h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/19

8:30 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,071
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

11:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/8

12:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,085

Las VegasColombo

LAS - CMB

LASCMB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/1

6:35 am-7:00 pm

2 stops47h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

8:30 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,091

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 8/18

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/13

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,163

Santa AnaColombo

SNA - CMB

SNACMB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/19

11:20 am-3:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/3

4:10 am-8:12 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$1,173

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

10:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops52h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/14

9:50 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,181

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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, 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 88 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 40m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,183. 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 9 airlines flying from California to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 9 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 July 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$652Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$803Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$857Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,384Average$2,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,875Average$2,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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