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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 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 C$ 1,610 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,493 and C$ 2,481 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.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

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.
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 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.

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

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

  • 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 travellers 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.

  • 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 Los Angeles 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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