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$429+ Cheap flights from California to Sri Lanka

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LAX — CMB
abr. 27 — may. 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated abril 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 Sri Lanka
One-way flight from California to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from California to Sri Lanka

Cheapest flights from California to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 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.
mié. 11/192:45 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
mar. 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.
lun. 5/1212:00 pmSFO - CMB
3 stops44h 40mChina Eastern
dom. 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.
mié. 11/2611:25 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 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.
mié. 8/1311:30 amSFO - CMB
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
dom. 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.
dom. 5/111:40 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
mar. 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.
vie. 10/312:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
lun. 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.
mar. 9/164:20 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
sáb. 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.
mié. 10/18:40 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
mar. 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.
vie. 4/2512:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops65h 20mChina Eastern
mar. 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.
lun. 5/1912:40 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
mar. 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.
sáb. 5/1012:55 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
dom. 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.
mar. 9/169:35 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops34h 35mEtihad Airways
sáb. 9/274:05 amCMB - LAX
2 stops31h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,126

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 abril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

3:55 pm-3:05 am

1 stop22h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mié. 9/24

4:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$900

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 5/18

8:30 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$901

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

vie. 5/2

12:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 5/17

10:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops50h 35m

$950

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

mié. 8/13

11:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 8/24

12:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 20m

$964

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

dom. 5/11

1:40 pm-5:15 am

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 5/20

6:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$987

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

vie. 10/3

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 10/13

12:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$999

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

mar. 9/16

4:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop22h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 9/27

11:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop39h 05m

$1,005

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

mié. 10/1

8:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 10/14

12:50 am-12:50 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,010

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

lun. 5/19

12:40 pm-5:15 am

1 stop28h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 6/3

6:45 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 20m

$1,050

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

sáb. 5/10

12:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 5/18

1:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,055

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Sri Lanka

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $1,049). Flying from California to Sri Lanka 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 LK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 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 Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 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 abril 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from California to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Sri Lanka one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $429. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to Sri Lanka for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sri Lanka (average of $1,049). Flying from California to Sri Lanka 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 abril 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%

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