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$617 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Colombo to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Colombo to Washington, D.C. (CMB-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C. 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Colombo to Washington, D.C.

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo to Washington, D.C..
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10:05 am - 1:30 pmCMB-IAD
36h 55m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 4:55 amIAD-CMB
22h 40m2 stops
Mon, Jun 16 - Thu, Sep 4
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10:05 am - 4:15 pmCMB-IAD
39h 40m2 stops
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5:40 pm - 5:40 amIAD-CMB
26h 30m2 stops
$1,022
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Sun, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 30
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3:25 am - 9:08 pmCMB-IAD
27h 13m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 12:45 pmIAD-CMB
38h 15m2 stops
$1,180Air Canada
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Sep 28
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1:40 am - 10:18 amCMB-DCA
42h 08m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 12:30 pmDCA-CMB
34h 00m2 stops
$1,194Air Canada
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Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Nov 5
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9:45 pm - 4:10 pmCMB-IAD
27h 55m1 stop
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10:05 pm - 2:50 amIAD-CMB
19h 15m1 stop
$1,230Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jun 18 - Wed, Aug 27
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4:30 pm - 4:10 pmCMB-IAD
33h 10m1 stop
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10:05 pm - 8:40 pmIAD-CMB
37h 05m1 stop
$1,255Etihad Airways
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Sat, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 29
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10:30 am - 10:16 pmCMB-BWI
45h 16m2 stops
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7:01 pm - 9:00 amBWI-CMB
28h 29m2 stops
$1,437Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
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3:35 am - 10:05 pmCMB-BWI
28h 00m2 stops
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7:01 pm - 9:00 amBWI-CMB
28h 29m2 stops
$1,493Qatar Airways
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 20
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3:35 am - 8:43 pmCMB-DCA
26h 38m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 2:05 amDCA-CMB
23h 45m2 stops
$1,798American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 16 - Tue, Jul 29
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3:35 am - 7:07 pmCMB-DCA
25h 02m2 stops
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3:54 pm - 2:05 amDCA-CMB
24h 41m2 stops
$1,856American Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 20
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C. 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 Colombo to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Colombo to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. is March, where tickets cost $871 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,009 and $1,948 respectively.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$617
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. was $617 for a one-way ticket and $893 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Colombo and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Washington, D.C. from Colombo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C., Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C. are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,144 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 $1,507 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Washington, D.C.?

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

Top 3 airlines serving from Colombo to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Washington, D.C.. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Colombo to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3563 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
7.4Entertainment
7.9Crew
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2025TUS - LAX
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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 :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

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

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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