Washington, D.C.

$557+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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CMB — WAS
Apr 27 — May 41
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$903
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$557
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,785
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From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:25 pmCMB - IAD
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/288:45 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$903
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/171:05 pmCMB - DCA
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Tue 7/294:30 pmDCA - CMB
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,182
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:30 amCMB - IAD
2 stops49h 13mAir Canada
Tue 3/243:55 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,188
This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/304:05 amCMB - IAD
1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 7/710:05 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,230
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.
Thu 12/117:25 amCMB - IAD
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/2610:25 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,303
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.
Wed 5/213:35 amCMB - BWI
2 stops28h 11mQatar Airways
Thu 5/297:01 pmBWI - CMB
2 stops28h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,381
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/203:35 amCMB - IAD
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/289:00 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,557
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:25 pmCMB - DCA
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/208:40 pmDCA - CMB
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,566
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.
Tue 5/203:35 amCMB - IAD
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 5/286:30 amIAD - CMB
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,635
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/172:05 amCMB - IAD
1 stop40h 05mEmirates
Wed 8/275:10 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/22$1,744
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/163:35 amCMB - DCA
2 stops26h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/294:39 pmDCA - CMB
2 stops24h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,798
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.
Tue 10/143:35 amCMB - DCA
2 stops25h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 12/1012:53 pmDCA - CMB
2 stops27h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$2,215

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ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/21

6:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

8:45 pm-8:35 am

2 stops26h 20m

$903

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/17

1:05 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops36h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

4:30 pm-5:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

$1,182

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/14

3:25 am-9:05 pm

2 stops51h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/9

10:35 am-5:25 am

2 stops32h 20m

$1,192

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/30

4:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/7

10:05 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 55m

$1,230

ColomboBaltimore

CMB - BWI

CMBBWI

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/21

3:35 am-10:16 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/29

7:01 pm-9:00 am

2 stops28h 29m

$1,381

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/20

3:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

9:00 pm-2:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,557

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/4

6:25 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops33h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/20

8:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,566

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/20

3:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

6:30 am-2:05 am

2 stops34h 05m

$1,635

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/17

2:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop40h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

5:10 pm-8:10 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,744

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/16

3:35 am-8:43 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

4:39 pm-3:05 am

2 stops24h 56m

$1,798

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Colombo to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. 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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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

    Currently priced at $1,182, Air Canada will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,230 and $1,381, respectively. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $557. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Washington, D.C.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$805Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,302Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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