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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Colombo from $617

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Colombo (SFO-CMB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:35 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-CMB
21h 30m1 stop
12:50 am - 11:25 amCMB-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
$866Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Sep 4 - Tue, Oct 1
12:55 am - 11:35 pmSFO-CMB
34h 10m1 stop
12:50 am - 10:20 pmCMB-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$890Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 28
12:15 am - 11:35 pmSFO-CMB
34h 50m1 stop
11:15 pm - 8:50 pmCMB-SFO
34h 05m2 stops
$1,084
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Sun, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 30
7:45 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-CMB
39h 20m2 stops
12:50 am - 10:20 pmCMB-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,087
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Tue, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 26
6:35 pm - 5:20 amSFO-CMB
22h 15m1 stop
6:50 am - 11:20 amCMB-SFO
41h 00m1 stop
$1,088Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 30
6:35 pm - 5:20 amSFO-CMB
22h 15m1 stop
6:50 am - 11:20 amCMB-SFO
41h 00m1 stop
$1,106Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 30
11:30 am - 11:35 pmSFO-CMB
23h 35m1 stop
12:50 am - 9:40 amCMB-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$1,140Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 29
10:30 am - 5:20 pmSFO-CMB
42h 20m1 stop
8:20 am - 7:00 amCMB-SFO
35h 10m1 stop
$1,169Air India
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Mon, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 30
10:30 am - 7:20 amSFO-CMB
32h 20m2 stops
5:05 pm - 6:20 pmCMB-SFO
37h 45m2 stops
$1,190Air India
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Mon, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 30
10:05 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-CMB
37h 00m1 stop
12:50 am - 7:20 pmCMB-SFO
31h 00m3 stops
$1,191Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Tue, Oct 1

Flights from San Francisco to Colombo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Colombo on a Saturday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,037 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,200 and $1,843 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Colombo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Colombo were found on Cathay Pacific ($866) and Turkish Airlines ($1,088). Cathay Pacific proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $617.

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Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$617
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Colombo flights

  • Which documents do I need for traveling from San Francisco to Colombo?

    To travel from San Francisco to Colombo, you will require a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity. Also, you will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. Additionally, it is advisable to carry your confirmed return flight tickets or an onward ticket to a third country.

  • Can I bring my meals on board for flights from San Francisco to Colombo?

    Yes, you can bring your own meals on board during flights. However, It is important to respect the comfort and experience of fellow travelers. As such, Singapore Airlines allows the carriage of food items on board if they are not offensive to travelers, such as food items with strong smells.

  • What are some of the cities I can drive to after arriving in Colombo?

    After arriving at CMB, you can embark on drives to the historic city of Kandy, which is approximately 72 miles east of Colombo. In addition, Galle is around 95 miles south of Colombo. Furthermore, the coastal city of Negombo is just 5 miles north of Colombo.

  • Which are some common layovers between San Francisco and Colombo?

    For flights from San Francisco to Colombo, Qatar Airways often has a layover at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) while Emirates frequently connects through Dubai International Airport (DXB). Malaysia Airlines offers layovers at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Additionally, Air Canada will have layovers at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $617 for a one-way ticket and $866 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Colombo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Colombo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Colombo?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Colombo, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Colombo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Colombo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Colombo from San Francisco?

    Singapore is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Colombo, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,432 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,802 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CMB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Colombo

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a major hub for Alaska and United Airlines. Also, SFO serves as a top departure point for airlines like Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, among others. This leads to increased connectivity to Colombo and other layover points, improving flexible trip scheduling.
  • A first-class ticket is recommended for this over 21-hour trip from San Francisco to Colombo. Booking American Airlines first class offers enhanced comfort with spacious seating, ample legroom, and reclining options. Secondly, you will enjoy premium meals, priority boarding, and access to luxurious lounges to make the long journey more enjoyable and rejuvenating.
  • If you're traveling with kids, Qatar Airways is the perfect choice for family travel. They allow one infant item for free, such as a carrycot or stroller. Additionally, they provide creative and educational kits filled with stickers, activity books, and crayons, to ensure kids stay engaged during the flight. Children are also treated to a tasty and nutritious kid's menu.
  • For unaccompanied minor travel, we recommend Etihad Airlines. The airline allows children between 5 and 11 years to book Unaccompanied Minors (UM) service. The service is free of charge as long as the minor is booked on a regular fare and the service was booked before checking in at the departure airport.
  • Getting downtown from CMB airport is convenient using public transportation. The most popular and efficient option is to take a taxi or a ride-sharing service. Also, the Colombo Express bus is available at CMB, which takes approximately 1 hour to reach downtown. This provides a convenient and cost-effective means of transportation for travelers on a budget.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1483 reviews
8.2entertainment
8.4boarding
8.7crew
7.8food
8.1comfort
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I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - SIN
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I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

They close their counter so early. I had internet issues so I couldn’t check In online . I would have made the flight but their counter was closed 5 minutes before we arrived. No way of contacting them even though I had the confirmation number and tried to check in the night before on someone else’s phone. I tried calling their customer service with no pick up. Horrible experience, I’m very unhappy with them. I hope to never fly with them ever again. It costed me almost $900.

Due to the delay of my first flight, my connecting flight with JetBlue was canceled by Singapore Airlines, but the JetBlue crew was very accommodating and rebooked a seat for me. The crew was very nice and had good attitude.

Left hr late & arrived 1hr late luggage was slow to be offloaded! The flight crew & food were good! Movie selection was ok!

The flight crew was exceptionally good. Personal needs were well met. The food choices were very nice.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

we were upgraded which was a blessing and tender mercy for us. I fell the day before and was in extreme pain from knee to shoulder. Sitting in a more comfortable seat during the flight was an unexpected blessing and experience.

Seats were very comfortable. Crew were excellent. Food very good.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

Everything went smooth. All flights were on time No changing gates, . No changing flights . It was like a completely different airlines tha n the last time I used Cathay Pacific . The last flight, 2 months ago, I had before this one was from Philippines also . I got changed in Manila and was told it only added 2 hours onto my flight . My 20 hour return trip ended up being 30 hours return with a 10.0 hour layover in New York with no seats anywhere . Everyone was sleeping or sitting on the floor . Unlike the hotel I was given in Manila to wait for this flight home . I never thought I would use Cathay Pacific again . But I did and this time you were great! I should have complained about the flight and layover from Hell a couple months ago. Consider that I am complaining about that august/23 flight now . Thank you got the great flying experience on my way home from philippines .

Everything was good food could be better but ok for economy on my 2nd flight the head ph jack are bad you have to hold pushed in to hear anything but other then that very nice service

Cathay much better than other options Imigration was a total mess on arrival in KL but not Cathay s fault

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food was unfit even for prisoners. larger front seats are terribly uncomfortable, which is ironic. Thorough need to upgrade aircraft on such a long route.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

Old fittings. Went business class. Staff not very considerate regards comfort.

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Service was good, crew response was prompt. The baked fish and Malay fish as well as the sauces with them were bland.

Screen are not working. Windows not clean. Staff is very good. Food is okay. Experience is good. I hope the up coming is more then betters for others airlines thank you.

This time I felt better. Air hostlers. Need more and more improvement on transit. Get more trouble and painful with service.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/25Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
34h 10mSFO-CMB
$617
7/25Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
33h 20mSFO-CMB
$632
7/26Fri
2 stops
33h 40mSFO-CMB
$758
7/26Fri
2 stops
45h 55mSFO-CMB
$761
5/28Tue
3 stopsEmirates
61h 13mSFO-CMB
$1,939
6/5Wed
3 stopsEmirates
61h 13mSFO-CMB
$1,949
6/5Wed
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
53h 05mSFO-CMB
$2,019
8/6Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
22h 15mSFO-CMB
$2,651
8/6Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
22h 15mSFO-CMB
$2,692
8/6Tue
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
37h 39mSFO-CMB
$3,142

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Colombo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Colombo that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
22h 25mSFO-CMB
5/14Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
22h 45mCMB-SFO
$1,122
4/28Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
22h 15mSFO-CMB
5/31Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
41h 00mCMB-SFO
$1,172
4/28Sun
multi-stop
29h 00mSFO-CMB
5/31Fri
multi-stop
34h 25mCMB-SFO
$1,206
4/28Sun
multi-stop
29h 00mSFO-CMB
5/31Fri
multi-stop
34h 25mCMB-SFO
$1,217
4/28Sun
multi-stop
36h 05mSFO-CMB
5/31Fri
multi-stop
56h 15mCMB-SFO
$1,222
4/28Sun
multi-stop
29h 00mSFO-CMB
5/31Fri
multi-stop
35h 35mCMB-SFO
$1,261
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 45mSFO-CMB
5/30Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 45mCMB-SFO
$1,555
4/24Wed
multi-stopEmirates
36h 55mSFO-CMB
5/14Tue
multi-stopEmirates
24h 25mCMB-SFO
$1,738
4/24Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 50mSFO-CMB
5/14Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 01mCMB-SFO
$1,898
4/28Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
51h 45mSFO-CMB
5/30Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
30h 33mCMB-SFO
$2,192

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San Francisco - Colombo Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

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Colombo - San Francisco

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