Colombo

$391+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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WAS — CMB
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$745
(FareScan)

One-way from

$391
(FareScan)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2024.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/248:05 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop20h 20mJetBlue
Tue 12/104:25 amCMB - IAD
1 stop22h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12$1,161
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2410:35 amIAD - CMB
1 stop29h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/118:50 pmCMB - IAD
1 stop29h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,164
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/49:30 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/154:15 pmCMB - IAD
1 stop34h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/13$1,169
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/19:25 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop22h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/107:15 amCMB - IAD
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 11/256:42 amDCA - CMB
2 stops33h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/47:30 pmCMB - DCA
2 stops29h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 11/146:42 amDCA - CMB
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/224:25 amCMB - DCA
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,211
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2710:35 amIAD - CMB
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/211:15 amCMB - IAD
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,240
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 11/308:05 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 12/164:25 amCMB - IAD
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/13$1,266
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/187:55 amDCA - CMB
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 11/253:25 amCMB - DCA
2 stops25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/13$1,369
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 11/3010:30 amIAD - CMB
2 stops21h 25mEmirates
Mon 12/162:45 amCMB - IAD
1 stop39h 30mEmirates
Deal found 11/13$1,472
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/166:10 pmBWI - CMB
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/189:40 pmCMB - BWI
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,610
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 11/185:35 pmBWI - CMB
2 stops43h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 11/2512:45 amCMB - BWI
2 stops50h 11mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/13$2,021

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IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/2

9:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/23

4:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$942

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

8:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/26

3:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$966

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

9:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/25

6:35 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$997

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/4

5:49 pm-2:55 am

2 stops22h 36m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/23

3:25 am-6:14 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$1,046

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/14

3:59 pm-1:55 am

2 stops23h 26m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/4

4:25 am-7:14 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$1,057

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/6

6:57 am-9:40 am

2 stops41h 13m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/22

11:10 am-8:45 am

1 stop31h 05m

$1,059

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/24

8:05 pm-2:55 am

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/10

4:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,161

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/24

10:35 am-2:55 am

1 stop29h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

8:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,164

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/28

9:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/9

4:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,165

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/1

9:25 pm-6:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/10

7:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop39h 00m

$1,170

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CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo. Price data was last updated on November 8, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 58 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 Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 13, 2024.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

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 13, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, American Airlines and British Airways from Washington, D.C. to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.1
Very good
3,504 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.1
Very good
1,332 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

7.6
Good
870 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $745 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at $918 and $969 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    $391 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $700 and $787, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Doha?

    Doha travelers tend to visit Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower more than anywhere else. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Doha can rent a car from Doha Hamad Intl for about $30 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$842Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$851Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air IndiaCheapest$863Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$910Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,267Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,352Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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