PHL - CMB

$935 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Colombo

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Colombo departing on 3/10. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$935
Overall average: $1,215
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/10Thu 5/14
PHL - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/24
PHL - CMB • multi-stop
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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from $985 (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 18% price drop
March
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Colombo (PHL-CMB)

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

Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, May 14
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4:35 pm - 12:30 pm
PHL
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CMB
34h 25m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 3:39 pm
CMB
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PHL
35h 59m
2 stops
$935Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, May 14
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4:43 pm - 1:55 am
PHL
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CMB
23h 42m
2 stops
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7:15 pm - 9:00 am
CMB
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PHL
23h 15m
1 stop
$985Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Mar 12
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4:45 pm - 2:45 am
PHL
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CMB
23h 30m
2 stops
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10:15 am - 9:00 am
CMB
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PHL
32h 15m
1 stop
$990Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 16
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8:40 am - 8:15 pm
PHL
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CMB
25h 05m
2 stops
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4:00 am - 10:07 pm
CMB
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PHL
28h 37m
2 stops
$991Etihad Airways
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:40 am - 8:15 am
PHL
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CMB
37h 05m
2 stops
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4:00 am - 10:07 pm
CMB
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PHL
28h 37m
2 stops
$1,010Etihad Airways
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Mar 13
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3:30 pm - 12:30 pm
PHL
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CMB
34h 30m
2 stops
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12:50 pm - 2:47 pm
CMB
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PHL
59h 27m
2 stops
$1,022Air Canada
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, May 14
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8:45 pm - 1:55 am
PHL
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CMB
19h 40m
1 stop
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12:30 pm - 9:00 am
CMB
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PHL
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,045Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Fri, Apr 3
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9:54 am - 3:00 am
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CMB
31h 36m
2 stops
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4:10 am - 5:30 pm
CMB
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PHL
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,051Etihad Airways
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Mar 13
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4:45 pm - 2:45 am
PHL
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CMB
23h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 9:00 am
CMB
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PHL
23h 00m
1 stop
$1,055Qatar Airways
Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:45 pm - 2:45 am
PHL
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CMB
20h 30m
1 stop
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3:25 am - 9:00 am
CMB
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PHL
40h 05m
1 stop
$1,088Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Colombo flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,038 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,761 and $1,524 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$935
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Colombo

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FAQs for booking Philadelphia to Colombo flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $935 for a round-trip ticket.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Colombo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Colombo, Qatar Airways or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Colombo are Qatar Airways and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,215 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,086 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Philadelphia to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia 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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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3728 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
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When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
BOS - PHL
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When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Flight was late and boarding was confusing because gate changed and I didn’t get a notification

Not comparable to Qatar Airways services on flights to Doha. Flight attendants provided basic services; I was never recognized by name or as an Executive Platinum member. Restrooms were not kept clean during the flight.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Airport in MXP is crazy. Get there at least 2 hours before flight.

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

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