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$643+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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CMB — WAS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$871
(Expedia)

One-way from

$643
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,368
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From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($54 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 January 21, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/176:40 pmCMB - IAD
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/245:50 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$871
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:20 amCMB - IAD
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/1310:30 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop31h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/20$928
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/268:20 pmCMB - IAD
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 8/279:05 pmIAD - CMB
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,025
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 5/301:05 pmCMB - DCA
2 stops36h 14mAir Canada
Mon 7/76:50 pmDCA - CMB
2 stops32h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,138
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/293:25 amCMB - IAD
2 stops51h 05mAir Canada
Mon 7/710:10 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops53h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,141
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/123:35 amCMB - IAD
1 stop22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/2310:55 amIAD - CMB
1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,155
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/910:15 amCMB - DCA
2 stops42h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 2/253:50 pmDCA - CMB
2 stops23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,264
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/214:00 pmCMB - IAD
2 stops38h 00mIndiGo
Sat 3/89:25 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops31h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 1/21$1,302
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:05 pmCMB - DCA
2 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/206:50 pmDCA - CMB
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,443
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/710:05 amCMB - IAD
3 stops40h 15mLufthansa
Wed 2/265:50 pmIAD - CMB
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,499
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/138:35 pmCMB - BWI
3 stops34h 37mEmirates
Wed 4/235:07 pmBWI - CMB
2 stops29h 58mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$1,587
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/75:05 pmCMB - IAD
2 stops24h 15mAir India
Tue 2/2510:00 amIAD - CMB
1 stop21h 45mAir India
Deal found 1/20$1,689

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ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/17

6:40 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

5:50 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$871

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/5

4:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

10:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$928

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/26

8:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

9:05 pm-3:25 am

1 stop20h 50m

$1,025

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/30

1:05 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops36h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/7

6:50 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,138

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/29

3:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops51h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/7

10:10 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops53h 05m

$1,141

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/12

3:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

10:55 am-2:05 am

1 stop29h 40m

$1,155

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/9

10:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/25

3:50 pm-1:55 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,264

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/21

4:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/8

9:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,302

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/15

1:05 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops41h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/20

6:50 pm-9:30 am

3 stops29h 10m

$1,443

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/7

10:05 am-3:50 pm

3 stops40h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/26

5:50 pm-8:50 am

2 stops28h 30m

$1,499

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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 January.
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eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C.

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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 $241). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Colombo to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. 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.
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8.7

Comfort

8.3

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8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

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8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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Very good
1,039 reviews
8.5
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1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

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8.5

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8.2

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8.1

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1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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8.3

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8.5

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8.5

Entertainment

8.2

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8.1

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1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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1,328 reviews
8.5
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1,039 reviews

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8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

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8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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830 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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

    Currently priced at $928, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,025 and $1,138, respectively. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. for 34% 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 $643. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Etihad 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.

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

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

  • 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 $241). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$805Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,131Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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