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$788+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Illinois

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CMB — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$992
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$788
(KAYAK)
From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:40 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/28:40 amORD - CMB
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$992
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:30 pmCMB - ORD
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 4/157:20 pmORD - CMB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,138
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/208:15 pmCMB - ORD
2 stops30h 00mEmirates
Tue 4/158:35 pmORD - CMB
2 stops35h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/21$1,243
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/44:05 amCMB - ORD
1 stop39h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/41:55 pmORD - CMB
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,249
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/31:10 amCMB - ORD
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/44:00 pmORD - CMB
1 stop45h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$1,410
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:05 amCMB - ORD
2 stops37h 40mAir Canada
Mon 6/28:25 pmORD - CMB
3 stops45h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$1,537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/123:25 amCMB - ORD
2 stops26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/27:20 pmORD - CMB
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,626
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/135:00 pmCMB - ORD
3 stops35h 30mGulf Air
Mon 6/29:45 pmORD - CMB
3 stops49h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 2/21$1,998
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:45 amCMB - ORD
2 stops28h 01mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/151:25 pmORD - CMB
3 stops47h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,413

Find flights from Colombo to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Illinois 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 February 22, 2025.

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Price

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/13

6:40 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

8:40 am-12:45 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$992

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/20

7:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

7:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

$1,138

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/20

8:15 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

8:35 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,243

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/4

4:05 am-8:55 am

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

1:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 25m

$1,249

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/3

1:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

4:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop45h 20m

$1,410

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/28

10:05 am-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

8:25 pm-4:35 am

3 stops45h 40m

$1,537

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/12

3:25 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

7:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,626

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/13

5:00 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops35h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

9:45 pm-9:30 am

3 stops49h 15m

$1,998

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/19

12:45 am-6:16 pm

2 stops28h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

1:25 pm-11:35 pm

3 stops47h 40m

$2,413

ColomboChicago

CMB - ORD

CMBORD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/22

8:10 am-7:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

$788

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Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Colombo to Illinois to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,296 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,603 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Illinois. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,083Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,174Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,225Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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