HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Colombo

$429+ Cheap flights from California to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Colombo with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$900
(oojo)

One-way from

$429
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,195
From California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from California to Colombo

Cheapest flights from California to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 11/192:45 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 12/23:25 amCMB - SFO
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$900
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 5/1212:00 pmSFO - CMB
3 stops44h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 5/188:30 pmCMB - SFO
2 stops33h 48mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/22$901
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2611:25 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/212:40 amCMB - SFO
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$922
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:30 amSFO - CMB
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/2412:50 amCMB - SFO
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/22$964
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/111:40 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/206:45 amCMB - LAX
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$987
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1312:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop33h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/22$999
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/164:20 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 9/2711:25 amCMB - LAX
1 stop39h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,005
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 10/18:40 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/1412:50 amCMB - LAX
2 stops24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,010
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 4/2512:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops65h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 5/68:30 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/22$1,032
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1912:40 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/36:45 amCMB - SFO
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,050
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:55 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/181:10 amCMB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/22$1,055
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:35 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops34h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/274:05 amCMB - LAX
2 stops31h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,126

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Colombo 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 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

3:55 pm-3:05 am

1 stop22h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/24

4:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$900

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/18

8:30 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$901

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

12:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/17

10:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops50h 35m

$950

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

11:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/24

12:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 20m

$964

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

1:40 pm-5:15 am

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/20

6:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$987

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/13

12:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$999

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

4:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop22h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/27

11:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop39h 05m

$1,005

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

8:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/14

12:50 am-12:50 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,010

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:40 pm-5:15 am

1 stop28h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/3

6:45 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 20m

$1,050

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/18

1:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,055

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Colombo, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Cathay Pacific ($429), Singapore Airlines ($473), and Qatar Airways ($518).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, San Francisco - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or San Jose - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Colombo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Colombo 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from California to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near California?

Book flights to California if you plan to visit one of these locations
Negombo

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Colombo

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo flights
Newark to Colombo flights
LaGuardia to Colombo flights
Dulles Intl to Colombo flights
Los Angeles to Colombo flights
Seattle to Colombo flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Colombo flights
San Francisco to Colombo flights
O'Hare Intl to Colombo flights
Reagan-National to Colombo flights
Hobby to Colombo flights
Orlando to Colombo flights
Philadelphia to Colombo flights
George Bush Intcntl to Colombo flights
Baltimore to Colombo flights
San Jose to Colombo flights
Denver to Colombo flights
Santa Ana to Colombo flights
Boston to Colombo flights
Raleigh to Colombo flights
Burbank to Colombo flights
Detroit to Colombo flights
Portland to Colombo flights
Minneapolis to Colombo flights
Miami to Colombo flights
Atlanta to Colombo flights
Kansas City to Colombo flights
New Orleans to Colombo flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Colombo flights
Pittsburgh to Colombo flights
Austin to Colombo flights
Indianapolis to Colombo flights
Salt Lake City to Colombo flights
San Antonio to Colombo flights
San Diego to Colombo flights
Cleveland to Colombo flights
Las Vegas to Colombo flights
St. Louis to Colombo flights
Omaha to Colombo flights
Honolulu to Colombo flights
Greensboro to Colombo flights
Bozeman to Colombo flights
Love Field to Colombo flights
Fort Lauderdale to Colombo flights
Wichita to Colombo flights
Jacksonville to Colombo flights
Charlotte to Colombo flights

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Colombo. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$687Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$743Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$809Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$997Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$998Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,224Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,274Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,377Average$1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.