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Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 9,018 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $1,027 to $1,484, with an average of $1,235 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,027 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $1,235 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,558, which is 141% above the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Xdrive Mobility
• GREEN MOTION
• AcaRent
• Ace
• CarWiz

Flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,069 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,400, a difference of $331.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 16m, compared with 23h 58m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 24h 14m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 13 hours ahead of San Francisco (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Pettah Market is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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).