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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Colombo from $675

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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Colombo (LAX-CMB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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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12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX-CMB
40h 50m2 stops
10:10 pm - 10:05 amCMB-LAX
48h 25m2 stops
$866China Eastern
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Sat, Aug 3 - Fri, Sep 20
1:35 pm - 5:20 amLAX-CMB
27h 15m1 stop
6:50 am - 11:40 amCMB-LAX
41h 20m1 stop
$984Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 20
7:25 pm - 5:20 amLAX-CMB
45h 25m1 stop
6:50 am - 11:40 amCMB-LAX
41h 20m1 stop
$990Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Oct 2
11:40 pm - 11:35 pmLAX-CMB
35h 25m1 stop
12:50 am - 12:50 pmCMB-LAX
24h 30m2 stops
$1,006Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 7
2:20 pm - 11:35 pmLAX-CMB
44h 45m2 stops
12:50 am - 12:50 pmCMB-LAX
24h 30m2 stops
$1,017Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 30
1:15 pm - 11:35 pmLAX-CMB
21h 50m1 stop
12:50 am - 10:45 amCMB-LAX
22h 25m1 stop
$1,031Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Oct 1
4:20 pm - 10:30 amLAX-CMB
29h 40m1 stop
8:20 pm - 7:25 amCMB-LAX
23h 35m1 stop
$1,220Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 25
4:20 pm - 9:40 amLAX-CMB
28h 50m1 stop
11:10 am - 2:05 pmCMB-LAX
39h 25m1 stop
$1,223Qatar Airways
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 17
1:15 am - 11:35 pmLAX-CMB
33h 50m1 stop
12:50 am - 10:45 amCMB-LAX
22h 25m1 stop
$1,256Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 1
6:10 am - 3:25 amLAX-CMB
32h 45m2 stops
11:40 am - 2:08 pmCMB-LAX
38h 58m2 stops
$1,433American Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 20

Flights from Los Angeles to Colombo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles 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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,179 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,826 and $1,817 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles 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 cheapest one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Colombo found on KAYAK was with Etihad Airways for $795. China Eastern proposed a round-trip connection from $866 and Turkish Airlines from $984.

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April

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June

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

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

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

    Each passenger on a flight to Colombo from Los Angeles emits about 8,488 kg of CO2. ANA, SriLankan Airlines, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, and British Airways operate some of the most eco-friendly flights to Colombo from Los Angeles. These airlines operate one-stop and two-stop flights from LAX to CMB and emit about 37%, 37%, 31%, 31%, 30%, and 29% less carbon respectively.

  • What are the stopover options for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

    The stopover options for flights to Colombo from Los Angeles vary depending on your airline. If you're flying with Sri Lankan Airlines or ANA, expect at least a single stop in Tokyo Narita (NRT). Singapore Airlines and Korean Air offer flights from LAX to CMB with layovers in Singapore Changi (SIN) and Incheon respectively. Passengers flying with Air Canada should expect stops in Montreal (YUL) and London Heathrow (LHR).

  • How can I get to the city center from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

    Colombo Express buses run frequently from the airport to the city center. The buses depart the airport every 30 minutes and take around one hour to complete the trip to the city center. They operate from 5:30 am to 8:30 pm and have stops in Colombo Fort Station, Pettah Fort, and Central Bus Station. For faster transit, use Airport Transfer and Taxis which take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete the trip. The taxis run 24/7.

  • How can I access the lounges at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

    Lotus First Class Lounge is next to Gates 7 and 6 on the First Floor of the Departures Terminal. The Lounge remains open 24 hours and admits passengers on lounge membership programs. Palm Strip Lounge is on the First Floor Airside of the International Departures and operates 24/7. The lounge offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, newspapers, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi. You can access it through lounge membership programs or by buying a lounge pass.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $675 for a one-way ticket and $866 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Colombo?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Colombo from Los Angeles?

    Singapore is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Colombo.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,331 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 $1,833 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 LAX to Colombo

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a hub for international flights. The airport has nine terminals, Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) and Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. An Airside walkway links Terminals 4 to 8. The airport also runs Landslide shuttle buses that connect all the terminals.
  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) hosts several currency exchange agencies. Passengers who need foreign currency exchange services can visit the exchange counters in the Transit Area, Departures Hall, and Arrival Hall of the International Terminal.
  • LAX has nursing rooms. The rooms are near Gate 13 in Terminal 1, by Gates 23 and 21B in Terminal 2, near Gate 33 in Terminal 3, and next to Sunglass Hut in Terminal 4. Other rooms are near Terminal 5’s food court, by Gate 64B in Terminal 6, and near Gate 150 in TBIT.
  • If you need a place near CMB ideal for an overnight stay, then consider Ramada by Wyndham Katunayake Colombo International Airport. The hotel is 4.35 miles from the airport and offers shuttles to transport travelers from the airport.
  • Los Angeles Airport runs LAX PUPS. This is a therapy-dog program that provides a less stressful environment in the airport. Passengers who need this service should look for the handlers in red vests.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Colombo? 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1483 reviews
8.4boarding
8.7crew
8.2entertainment
8.1comfort
7.8food
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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.

Awesome as always. I wish though the cabin for premium was upgraded.... Same old sane old :(

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.

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

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.

I did not like anything. Flight experience was bad overall.

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!

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

Cathay Pacific seems to be an airline in trouble and on its way out. Lots of broken or poorly functioning things like entertainment screens, seats, and enough well trained staff to handle a full flight. Sad...

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

Lounge in pukhet not good Very nice new aircraft Super crew as nearly always with Cathay

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

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.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

It was my birthday while I was on the flight on China eastern airlines. They celebrated my day by giving me a personalized birthday card and also a very delicious pastry. I was surprised and thankful by the China Eastern crew! The whole staff was kind and professional? My second flight into China and the most memorable! Thank you-

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

A lot of value considering the cheap ticket prices. All meals served were Chinese food. Would fly them again considering the ticket was half the price of any others

Pros: "It was a terrible, long and very crowded flight."
Cons: "The people/passengers. The whole flight felt like a budget airline. I am not looking forward to the return."
Pros: "Nice staff."
Cons: "Although I've ordered vegan food about 3 months in advance, I have not been provided with a vegan meal and received cheese lasagne. Pretty sad on such a long distance flight."
Pros: "Great crew in business class!"
Cons: "Wifi was terrible, entertainment is below average and angle seats for a 12 hour flight is sub par. The food was so so"
Pros: "Dated entertainment on the inside televisions and some of the headphones and movies were hard to understand because of the audio quality. But the bottom line was I couldn’t find a cheaper flight for my trip and overall I look for savings and my airfare."
Cons: "Customer service from the flight crew was pretty dry, my biggest complaint though was that there was very much stagnant air quality and no ventilation at HC location like I am normally a custom on most other planes."
Pros: "My flight was canceled but the ground crew was amazing I was really worried but China Eastern's ticket people were very professional! Highly recommend."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/13Mon
3 stops
46h 00mLAX-CMB
$675
5/16Thu
3 stops
47h 55mLAX-CMB
$723
5/13Mon
2 stops
31h 40mLAX-CMB
$757
5/14Tue
3 stops
42h 50mLAX-CMB
$768
4/28Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
34h 55mLAX-CMB
$801
5/13Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
35h 25mLAX-CMB
$852
4/29Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
35h 45mLAX-CMB
$900
4/28Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
28h 10mLAX-CMB
$1,010
5/12Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
34h 55mLAX-CMB
$1,069
6/20Thu
3 stopsEmirates
34h 30mLAX-CMB
$2,524

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Colombo that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 00mLAX-CMB
4/27Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 35mCMB-LAX
$1,358
4/28Sun
multi-stop
31h 45mLAX-CMB
5/5Sun
multi-stop
33h 55mCMB-LAX
$1,389
4/24Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 20mLAX-CMB
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 05mCMB-LAX
$1,470
4/28Sun
multi-stop
32h 55mLAX-CMB
5/5Sun
multi-stop
34h 05mCMB-LAX
$1,501
4/24Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 10mLAX-CMB
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 25mCMB-LAX
$1,577
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
27h 50mLAX-CMB
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
32h 48mCMB-LAX
$2,075
4/24Wed
multi-stopEmirates
43h 45mLAX-CMB
4/28Sun
multi-stopEmirates
54h 10mCMB-LAX
$2,277
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
64h 50mLAX-CMB
5/4Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
46h 20mCMB-LAX
$2,684
4/24Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
44h 10mLAX-CMB
4/27Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
46h 20mCMB-LAX
$3,009
4/28Sun
multi-stopEmirates
32h 55mLAX-CMB
5/4Sat
multi-stopEmirates
27h 35mCMB-LAX
$3,724

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Los Angeles - Colombo Flights

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Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

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Colombo - Los Angeles

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