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$569+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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ORD — CMB
Nov 10 — Nov 171
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/176:35 pmORD - CMB
1 stop31h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 12/132:20 amCMB - ORD
1 stop26h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,255
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/411:55 amORD - CMB
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/287:15 amCMB - ORD
1 stop38h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,334
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/117:05 pmORD - CMB
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 2/1011:15 amCMB - ORD
1 stop38h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1311:55 amORD - CMB
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/279:40 amCMB - ORD
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,364
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/18:30 pmORD - CMB
2 stops31h 00mIndiGo
Fri 12/274:00 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops38h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 11/5$1,427
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sun 12/12:40 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/2612:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/3$1,493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/12:51 pmORD - CMB
2 stops24h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/124:25 amCMB - ORD
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,511
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/24:52 pmORD - CMB
2 stops28h 03mAir Canada
Wed 1/299:55 amCMB - ORD
2 stops37h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 11/4$1,566
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2112:45 pmORD - CMB
3 stops42h 10mEmirates
Wed 11/272:45 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/5$1,590
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/116:35 pmORD - CMB
3 stops51h 30mGulf Air
Mon 2/105:00 pmCMB - ORD
3 stops59h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 11/4$1,606
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:38 amSTL - CMB
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/94:15 pmCMB - STL
2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,622
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/75:59 pmORD - CMB
2 stops42h 01mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/2712:45 amCMB - ORD
2 stops28h 44mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,666

Find flights from Illinois to Colombo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 2,554,862 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2024.

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ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

8:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$569

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/21

4:29 pm-5:35 am

3 stops49h 36m

$584

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

1:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$648

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/16

6:35 pm-5:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$799

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/4

11:55 am-5:45 am

1 stop30h 20m

$887

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

6:30 pm-9:35 am

3 stops51h 35m

$930

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/21

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop45h 20m

$1,133

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

4:47 pm-2:55 am

2 stops22h 38m

$1,134

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

5:59 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops42h 01m

$1,180

ChicagoColombo

ORD - CMB

ORDCMB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/8

7:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 10m

$1,293

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,692). 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 IL to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 5, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois 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 November 5, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with IndiGo, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from Illinois to Colombo have to say. 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,534 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,334 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Cathay Pacific
7.7
Good
876 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,646 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $947, but on average you can expect to pay $1,427.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under $1,400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than $1,333.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,300?

    There are currently 13+ open flights from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

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

    $569 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting from $648 and $799, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Chicago Midway - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular route from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What does ORD to CMB mean?

    ORD and CMB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to CMB refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Colombo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Illinois to Colombo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Illinois to Colombo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Illinois to Colombo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Colombo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Illinois to Colombo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Illinois to Colombo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Illinois to Colombo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/5.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Illinois to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,692). 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 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Colombo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 2,554,862 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air IndiaCheapest$988Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,204Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,223Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,237Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,299Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,357Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$2,334Average$2,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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