Sri Lanka

$512+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sri Lanka

SFO — CMB
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

Mon 12/77:05 am -
2 stops46h 25m
Thu 12/1710:35 pm -
2 stops47h 55m
Deal found 11/6$1,085
Sun 11/157:05 am -
2 stops46h 25m
Wed 12/98:50 pm -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 11/6$1,087
Thu 12/37:05 am -
2 stops46h 25m
Thu 12/1010:35 pm -
2 stops47h 55m
Deal found 11/5$1,088
Sun 11/157:05 am -
2 stops46h 25m
Thu 12/1010:35 pm -
3 stops47h 55m
Deal found 11/6$1,095
Sat 11/142:47 pm -
2 stops62h 43m
Wed 12/98:50 pm -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 11/6$1,099
Sat 11/142:47 pm -
2 stops62h 43m
Tue 12/810:35 pm -
3 stops47h 55m
Deal found 11/6$1,107
Sat 11/142:47 pm -
2 stops62h 43m
Sun 12/68:50 pm -
2 stops30h 44m
Deal found 11/6$1,128
Sat 11/142:47 pm -
2 stops62h 43m
Sat 12/58:50 pm -
2 stops49h 44m
Deal found 11/6$1,134
Tue 11/1010:40 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Fri 12/181:55 am -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 11/5$1,143
Mon 11/910:40 pm -
2 stops45h 15m
Wed 12/91:55 am -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 11/8$1,148
Mon 12/77:05 am -
2 stops46h 25m
Wed 12/161:55 am -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 11/6$1,149

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from

$1,059
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$512
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,253
From San Francisco to Sri Lanka
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 3/10

9:40 am-10:50 am

2 stops59h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$512
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

11:25 am-11:25 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$525

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 2/17

9:40 am-10:40 am

2 stops59h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$525

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 1/6

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 2/1

9:40 am-11:20 pm

2 stops48h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$580

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

7:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops46h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$594

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 1/15

10:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$631

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 12/30

10:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$660

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 1/6

12:59 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops44h 56m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$664

San FranciscoColombo

SFO San Francisco - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sun 4/25

7:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/29

8:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop45h 15m

$1,253

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka (average of $980). Flying from San Francisco to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,576). 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 San Francisco to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from San Francisco to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka. It is only a 11.0 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka?

    Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from San Francisco to Sri Lanka in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 45m. The distance from San Francisco to Sri Lanka is about 9018 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 San Francisco to Sri Lanka one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka are Singapore Airlines ($413), Qatar Airways ($434), and Air India ($446).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sri Lanka (average of $980). Flying from San Francisco to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,576). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sri Lanka

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$593Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$806Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$808Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$861Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$918Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,347Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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