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Cheapest round-trip
$1,022
Typical prices: $960-$1,119
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/21Wed 9/2
IAD - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$450
Typical prices: $471-$693
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/11
IAD - CMB • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. and Colombo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg $916 (round-trip)
Dubai (DXB)
Shortest trip • 19h 37m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo (WAS-CMB)

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

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 2
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 9:40 am
IAD
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CMB
27h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 am - 3:40 pm
CMB
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IAD
38h 40m
1 stop
$1,022Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 23
Etihad Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 8:35 am
DCA
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CMB
33h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 6:34 pm
CMB
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DCA
23h 54m
2 stops
$1,029Etihad Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 12
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 8:35 pm
IAD
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CMB
19h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 9:45 am
CMB
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IAD
39h 05m
1 stop
$1,033Etihad Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 9:00 am
IAD
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CMB
26h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 am - 8:45 am
CMB
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IAD
30h 50m
1 stop
$1,039Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 4:30 pm
IAD
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CMB
19h 10m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:25 am - 3:55 pm
CMB
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IAD
23h 00m
1 stop
$1,048Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 5:55 am
IAD
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CMB
29h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 7:25 pm
CMB
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IAD
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,050Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 9:40 am
IAD
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CMB
27h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:45 am
CMB
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IAD
21h 55m
1 stop
$1,054Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 2:05 am
DCA
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CMB
23h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 8:59 pm
CMB
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DCA
26h 54m
2 stops
$1,055American Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 9:40 am
IAD
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CMB
27h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:45 am
CMB
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IAD
21h 55m
1 stop
$1,065American Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 7:45 am
IAD
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CMB
31h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:45 am
CMB
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IAD
37h 00m
1 stop
$1,083Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Colombo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $935 and $1,518 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,022 on Qatar Airways (Aug 21-Sep 2).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $893 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,656 and $1,419 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$461
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Colombo

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Colombo flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $461 for a one-way ticket and $1,022 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Colombo from Washington, D.C.?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Colombo.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,194 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,109 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)