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✈️ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Colombo
Compare Los Angeles – Colombo fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 15,053 km and takes around 18 h 50 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance15,053 km (9,353 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 18 h 50 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceColombo is 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles
🛫 AirportsLAX → CMB
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $826
📅 Cheapest months to fly Los Angeles → Colombo
- $826Oct 26
- $1,159Nov 26
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Sri Lanka
Best: December to March – dry and sunny on the west and south coasts and in the hill country, ideal for beaches and sightseeing.
Shoulder season: April and September to November – warmer or more changeable weather but fewer crowds; the east coast is at its best from May to September.
Weather by month in Colombo
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb Sigiriya – Scale the giant rock fortress past ancient frescoes and lion's paws to a summit palace with sweeping jungle views.
- Ride the hill-country train – Hang out of the open door as the train winds past waterfalls and tea estates between Kandy and Ella.
- Safari in Yala – Scan the scrubland for leopards, sloth bears, elephants and crocodiles in Sri Lanka's most famous park.
- Walk Galle Fort – Stroll the ramparts of a Dutch-era fort town at sunset, past boutiques, churches and a lighthouse.
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Los Angeles to Colombo flights: questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Colombo?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Colombo takes about 18 h 50 min for the 15,053 km (9,353 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Colombo from Los Angeles?
Colombo is about 15,053 km (9,353 miles) from Los Angeles as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Colombo?
Right now Colombo is 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $826. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Colombo?
From Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). In Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo (CMB).
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
It depends on your passport – see our Sri Lanka visa & entry guide.
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