Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, flights with connections can often be more affordable, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Colombo flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during the off-season may offer more budget-friendly fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Colombo flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for meals or entertainment, especially on longer international routes. Understanding these additional expenses can help you budget accurately.

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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-20
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Los Angeles to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

When looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Colombo, you'll find that fares typically range from $1413–$1766, with a median of $1543. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo is in April, with a median fare of $695. Other affordable months include January, with a median of $715, and May, where the median fare is $722.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Colombo takes approximately 33h 56m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 15053 km.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Colombo

Regular price: $838 - $1,279

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo is typically between $838 and $1279. The current lowest deal is $697 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 20.

now $697

Low $838

High $1,279

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo is April, with a median price of $695. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1792. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $695

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,792

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

China Eastern Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Colombo

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Air Canada

$1,011

$1,099

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,001

$1,138

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,011

$1,233

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,002

$1,259

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,001

$1,285

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,042

$1,105

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,092 → $735

33%

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,060 → $744

30%

10 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 20

$919 → $697

24%

12 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 15

$908 → $730

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

Los Angeles - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from Los Angeles to Colombo have been below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $695

Historically, the cheapest months to fly to Colombo are April, January, and May.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 33h 56m

Flights from Los Angeles to Colombo typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 33h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers deals from $697

China Eastern Airlines recently offered a roundtrip from Los Angeles to Colombo for $697.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Colombo are available regularly, about once a month.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$739

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Colombo and surrounding areas.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$738

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Mattala Rajapaksa International is the only viable international alternative, capable of handling large aircraft and international traffic.

📍 ~180 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

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Oct 21

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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From LAX

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Oct 19

Colombo, Sri Lanka

94% AI deal score

$7,005

$3,841

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From LAX

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Oct 01

Colombo, Sri Lanka

93% AI deal score

$6,882

$3,851

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From LAX

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Oct 10

Colombo, Sri Lanka

93% AI deal score

$6,828

$3,882

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

93% AI deal score

$6,823

$3,882

Save $2,941

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

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Sep 30

Colombo, Sri Lanka

93% AI deal score

$7,028

$3,960

Save $3,068

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 05

Colombo, Sri Lanka

93% AI deal score

$6,792

$3,962

Save $2,830

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From LAX

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Oct 08

Colombo, Sri Lanka

93% AI deal score

$6,743

$4,003

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From LAX

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Oct 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

93% AI deal score

$7,310

$4,131

Save $3,179

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 13

Colombo, Sri Lanka

92% AI deal score

$6,856

$4,371

Save $2,485

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Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 29

Colombo, Sri Lanka

92% AI deal score

$6,610

$4,548

Save $2,062

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

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Nov 29

Colombo, Sri Lanka

92% AI deal score

$6,610

$4,548

Save $2,062

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower-cost options.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Weekday travel can sometimes be more economical than weekend travel.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While not always necessary, it may offer more flexibility in your travel plans. This strategy can be particularly useful if you are open to slightly longer ground travel.

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Los Angeles to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Colombo takes approximately 33h 56m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 15053 km.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Colombo

Regular price: $838 - $1,279

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo is typically between $838 and $1279. The current lowest deal is $697 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 20.

now $697

Low $838

High $1,279

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

April

Cheapest

Flights from $695

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,792

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

China Eastern Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Colombo

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Air Canada

$1,011

$1,099

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,001

$1,138

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,011

$1,233

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,002

$1,259

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$1,001

$1,285

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Colombo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Colombo (CMB)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,042

$1,105

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,092 → $735

33%

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,060 → $744

30%

10 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 20

$919 → $697

24%

12 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 15

$908 → $730

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

Los Angeles - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from Los Angeles to Colombo have been below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $695

Historically, the cheapest months to fly to Colombo are April, January, and May.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 33h 56m

Flights from Los Angeles to Colombo typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 33h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers deals from $697

China Eastern Airlines recently offered a roundtrip from Los Angeles to Colombo for $697.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Colombo are available regularly, about once a month.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$739

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Colombo and surrounding areas.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$738

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

92% AI deal score

$6,610

$4,548

Save $2,062

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Colombo

Los Angeles to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Colombo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

Los Angeles - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for prices around $695

Connecting flights average 33h 56m

Connecting flights only

China Eastern Airlines offers deals from $697

Deals appear regularly

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Colombo flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Colombo flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Colombo from other cities

Los Angeles to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Colombo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo

Los Angeles - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for prices around $695

Connecting flights average 33h 56m

Connecting flights only

China Eastern Airlines offers deals from $697

Deals appear regularly

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

Oct 21

Oct 19

Oct 01

Oct 10

Oct 02

Sep 30

Oct 05

Oct 08

Oct 25

Oct 13

Nov 29

Nov 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?