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$670 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Chicago (CMB-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Colombo to Chicago 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Colombo to Chicago

Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
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2:45 am - 6:25 pmCMB-ORD
27h 10m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 3:55 pmORD-CMB
33h 35m2 stops
Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Air India Logo
7:15 pm - 6:30 amCMB-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
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11:00 am - 7:20 amORD-CMB
32h 50m1 stop
$984Air India
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
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12:45 am - 1:00 pmCMB-ORD
23h 45m1 stop
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2:40 pm - 11:30 pmORD-CMB
45h 20m1 stop
$1,119Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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5:35 pm - 3:45 pmCMB-ORD
32h 40m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 1:05 amORD-CMB
42h 00m1 stop
$1,154Emirates
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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 19
Emirates Logo
2:55 am - 3:45 pmCMB-ORD
23h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:35 pm - 9:30 amORD-CMB
50h 25m2 stops
$1,205Emirates
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Dec 11
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12:50 am - 2:25 pmCMB-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
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2:40 pm - 11:30 pmORD-CMB
45h 20m1 stop
$1,318Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Aug 11 - Sun, Dec 21
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9:50 pm - 10:28 pmCMB-ORD
35h 08m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 8:20 pmORD-CMB
19h 40m1 stop
$2,213Etihad Airways
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Mon, Aug 11 - Sun, Dec 21
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9:50 pm - 10:28 pmCMB-ORD
35h 08m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 8:15 amORD-CMB
31h 35m1 stop
$2,216Etihad Airways
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Sun, Aug 10 - Sun, Dec 21
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3:35 am - 3:05 pmCMB-ORD
22h 00m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 2:45 amORD-CMB
24h 25m2 stops
$2,679Qatar Airways
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Sun, Aug 10 - Sun, Dec 21
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 am - 3:05 pmCMB-ORD
22h 00m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 1:55 amORD-CMB
23h 35m2 stops
$2,748Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Colombo to Chicago, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$670
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Colombo to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Chicago 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 Colombo to Chicago flights

  • Do Chicago O’Hare and Chicago Midway Airports offer foreign exchange services?

    Yes. In Chicago O’Hare Airport, the currency exchange services provide the services of more than two hundred currencies. The National Bank in the airport offers currency exchange in terminal 1 near gate C18, terminal 2 in the Main Hall, Terminal 3 at gate K11, and the upper level and lower level of landside in terminal 5. Chicago Midway Airport’s Seaway National Bank providing foreign exchange services, is in concourse A of the Main terminal.

  • Does Colombo Airport have lounges?

    CMB has the Lotus First Class and Palm Strip Lounges available for passengers with a lounge membership program. The Lotus First Class lounge is on the 1st floor of the Departures terminal, adjacent to gates 6 and 7, while the Palm Strip lounge is on the 1st floor, Airside of the international Departures area. The Araliya Lounge and Emirates Lounge in the Main Terminal are accessible if you are a first-class or business-class traveler.

  • Does Chicago O’Hare and Chicago Midway International Airports offer family services?

    ORD has a family lounge with kids’ interactive activities in the Main Hall of terminal 2, close to gate F1. ORD also has mothers rooms equipped with a washing area in the baggage claim area of terminals 1, B4, B10, and C20, in terminal 2 between E5 and F9, T3 Rotunda L6, T5’s gate M20, and a multi-modal facility on the South and North side of terminal 1. The lactation pods are in T1 gates B7, C11, and C23, T2 gates E1 and F1, and T3 gates G12, K5, K19, and L24. In MDW, baby care rooms are in concourse C, baby change facilities are throughout the airport, most restaurants in the airport offer kids meals and chairs, and the airport also has a security family lane for quicker transit past security.

  • Does Colombo Airport offer accessibility services to passengers with reduced mobility?

    CMB has lifts, escalators, wheelchairs, and toilets accessible for passengers with reduced mobility. You can effectively access all facilities within the airport. The airport also offers wheelchair assistance to passengers with mobility issues past security checkpoints. To request wheelchair assistance, you ought to pre-inform your travel airline of the need for the provision of a wheelchair.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $670 for a one-way ticket and $956 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chicago from Colombo.

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

    Colombo and Chicago are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Colombo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Chicago?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Chicago?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Chicago, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Chicago are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,129 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,352 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Colombo to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Colombo 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 Colombo to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. Booking your flights between Colombo and ORD 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 Colombo to Chicago?

    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 Chicago from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) has a single-passenger terminal. The arrivals and departure areas of the airport, connected through the airside, have different entrances. The airport has two levels, the first level on the left side and the second level on the right.
  • On average, a flight produces about 12,450 lbs of CO₂ per person when traveling from Colombo to Chicago. If you are looking to find environmentally sound flights, Sri Lankan Airlines and British Airways flights travel this route with a carbon release of 55% less CO₂.
  • To store your bags, Colombo airport has luggage storage lockers on the outer porch of the Departures area at a rate ranging from $6 to $20 depending on the weight of your bag and the number of hours you use the storage lockers.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offers lost and found services if you have misplaced your items. The lost and found area is at the security lines, the gate areas near the ticketing counter, and the parking facilities.
  • If Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is your destination, you can bring Fido along as the airport has four outdoor and two indoor pet relief areas. The indoor animal relief areas are in terminal 3, while the outdoor ones are on the lower levels of T1, T2, and T5 and the multi-modal facility.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Colombo to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Chicago. 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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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3607 reviews
7.3Food
7.4Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
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First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

4.0 OkayJeyi, Jul 2025TPA - PHL
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First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

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