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$440+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Sri Lanka

Cheapest flights from USA to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 11/1612:00 pm
SFO
-
CMB
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 12/238:20 pm
CMB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4$778
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 Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/93:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop37h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/1610:00 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/2$856
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/63:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop37h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/304:10 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/2$857
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 9/133:00 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops33h 10m
Gulf Air
Thu 9/245:20 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/1$861
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/103:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop37h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/244:10 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3$862
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 9/33:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/164:00 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$866
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.
Wed 11/1111:55 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop35h 20m
Gulf Air
Thu 11/194:55 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/29$874
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 8/103:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/214:10 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/2$875
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 8/113:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/214:10 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/2$876
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 11/111:55 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop35h 20m
Gulf Air
Tue 11/174:55 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/4$881
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 9/63:10 pm
IAD
-
CMB
1 stop38h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/174:10 am
CMB
-
IAD
1 stop39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$886

Find flight deals from USA to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated May 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$824
(Ovago)

One-way from

$440
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,021
From USA to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/26

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/30

8:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop43h 00m

$1,013

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

$1,015

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

9:10 pm-3:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/22

10:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 05m

$1,100

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

3:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/3

10:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,130

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

12:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/31

12:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,152

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

7:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/14

8:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,169

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/6

2:59 pm-3:05 am

2 stops26h 36m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/23

11:25 am-3:59 pm

2 stops38h 04m

$1,173

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

3:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/1

4:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$1,185

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/3

12:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/31

12:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,202

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

11:05 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/1

8:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,226

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Deals found on 4/29

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from USA with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Sri Lanka

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from USA to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 26 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Sri Lanka (average of $960). Flying from USA to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from the United States to Sri Lanka. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,723 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,344 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,506 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 USA to Sri Lanka?

    Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, and Etihad Airways can get you from USA to Sri Lanka in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 10m. The distance between USA and Sri Lanka is about 8947 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 USA to Sri Lanka one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $296. Cathay Pacific flights start at $308 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $334 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Sri Lanka (average of $960). Flying from USA to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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 USA to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$570Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$617Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$626Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$653Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air IndiaCheapest$707Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$721Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Gulf AirCheapest$790Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$802Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$828Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$845Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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