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$489+ Cheap flights from California to Sri Lanka

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMB
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
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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 November 4, 2024.

This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1311:30 amLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 11/188:20 pmCMB - LAX
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/3$959
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/181:00 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/137:15 amCMB - LAX
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$985
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/102:30 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops63h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/168:20 pmCMB - SFO
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,049
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/310:55 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/1012:45 amCMB - SFO
1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2$1,080
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/291:10 pmSFO - CMB
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/269:55 pmCMB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,088
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/810:55 amLAX - CMB
1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/1612:45 amCMB - LAX
1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/3$1,120
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1912:00 pmLAS - CMB
2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/244:25 amCMB - LAS
2 stops29h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,167
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/412:00 pmSFO - CMB
2 stops40h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 11/161:05 amCMB - SFO
3 stops45h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/3$1,205
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1710:15 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/910:50 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,212
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/79:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop26h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 11/92:20 amCMB - LAX
1 stop25h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,250
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1812:00 pmLAS - CMB
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/244:25 amCMB - LAS
2 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,267
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/109:39 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops40h 01mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/199:40 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops37h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,284

Find flights from California to Sri Lanka within your budget

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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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Las VegasColombo

LAS - CMB

LASCMB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/9

8:06 am-7:00 pm

3 stops45h 24m

$489

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

10:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$538

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

10:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$580

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Thu 11/21

10:06 am-2:55 am

2 stops27h 19m

$652

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 11/29

10:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$703

Santa AnaColombo

SNA - CMB

SNACMB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/22

10:35 am-2:55 am

2 stops26h 50m

$706

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Mon 11/11

11:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 00m

$730

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

10:05 pm-3:10 am

2 stops39h 35m

$773

Los AngelesColombo

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 12/5

9:15 pm-4:25 am

1 stop41h 40m

$791

San FranciscoColombo

SFO - CMB

SFOCMB

San Francisco

Fri 11/29

6:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$811

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to Sri Lanka

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

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 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 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 November 4, 2024.

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 November 4, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air India, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways 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.
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8.3

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8.1

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8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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

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Very good
1,034 reviews
8.5
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1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

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

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Very good
3,540 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

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

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Very good
1,336 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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8.5

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

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Very good
9,423 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

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.

7.7
Good
874 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Can I find flights from California to Sri Lanka for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Sri Lanka for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just $728, but on average you can expect to pay $1,081.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to Sri Lanka for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 3 direct flights from California to Sri Lanka under $1,600. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Sri Lanka is less than $4,428.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Sri Lanka for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Sri Lanka within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $538. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Sri Lanka for a low price.

  • What does LAX to CMB mean?

    Great question - LAX to CMB just means Los Angeles Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport (DWO), Sigiriya Airport (GIU), Bentota River Airport (BJT), Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir Airport (NUF), Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l Airport (HRI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Sri Lanka that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Sri Lanka 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 California to Sri Lanka with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Sri Lanka 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 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Sri Lanka that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Sri Lanka 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 California to Sri Lanka?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Sri Lanka 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 California to Sri Lanka flight deals updated?

    The California to Sri Lanka flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/3.

  • 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 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 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$784Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$848Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$899Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$908Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EmiratesCheapest$1,274Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,308Average$1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,377Average$1,955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$2,070Average$2,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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