Cheap flights from Chicago to Colombo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $827
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 45 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Colombo is currently $827
Cheapest one-way flight $433
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 45 hr Wed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Colombo is currently $433
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,299
Qatar Airways 1 stop 21 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Colombo is currently $1,299
Cheapest business class flights $3,821
Etihad 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Colombo is currently $3,821
Fastest flight 19 hr 20 min The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Colombo takes 19 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Colombo is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $700–950
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,450–1,650

Popular airlines from Chicago to Colombo

  • Qatar Airways
    from $1,074
    Typical price: $1,200–2,250
    28 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - CMB Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $931
    Typical price: $1,350–3,050
    19 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - CMB Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,331
    Typical price: $1,450–2,550
    11 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - CMB Every day
  • Air India
    from $1,008
    Typical price: $1,050–2,650
    11 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - CMB Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Etihad
    from $1,033
    Typical price: $1,000–1,900
    8 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - CMB Every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $827
    Typical price: $790–2,750
    7 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - CMB Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Colombo

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
  • Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)
    Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
  • Weerawila Airport (WRZ)
    Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 39 min 105 mi
  • Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
    Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 43 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Colombo

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Colombo are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $700 to $950.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $827. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $433.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,074, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Colombo is $931, flying from May 3 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,331, flying from May 3 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,008, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,033, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Colombo is $827, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Colombo starts at $827 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $433 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
19 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Colombo.
Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Colombo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Colombo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Colombo.

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 28 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Colombo are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 19 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Emirates offers 11 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Air India offers 11 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Etihad offers 8 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 7 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Colombo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $827. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $433.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,074, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Colombo is $931, flying from May 3 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,331, flying from May 3 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,008, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Colombo is $1,033, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Colombo is $827, flying from May 4 to May 18.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Colombo.
  • There are 28 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Air India connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 8 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Colombo at price $1,299 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Colombo.
  • There are 28 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Air India connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 8 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Colombo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Colombo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Colombo start at $3,821 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with Etihad.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Colombo start at $827 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Colombo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Colombo starts at $1,299 from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Colombo at price $1,299 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Colombo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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