Cheap flights from Colombo to Chicago

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Chicago and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,066
Qatar Airways 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chicago is currently $1,066
Cheapest one-way flight $690
Qatar Airways 1 stop 31 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Chicago is currently $690
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,164
Qatar Airways 1 stop 41 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Chicago is currently $1,164
Cheapest business class flights $2,536
Etihad 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Apr 10 — Thu, Apr 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Chicago is currently $2,536
Fastest flight 21 hr The fastest flight with stops from Colombo to Chicago takes 21 hr
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chicago is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $940–1,200
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,150–1,550

Popular airlines from Colombo to Chicago

  • Etihad
    from $1,113
    Typical price: $1,050–1,750
    20 weekly connecting flights
    CMB - ORD Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,118
    Typical price: $1,150–2,750
    16 weekly connecting flights
    CMB - ORD Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $1,066
    Typical price: $1,200–1,950
    13 weekly connecting flights
    CMB - ORD Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • Emirates
    from $1,184
    Typical price: $1,250–1,900
    13 weekly connecting flights
    CMB - ORD Every day
  • Air India
    from $1,573
    Typical price: $1,150–2,400
    11 weekly connecting flights
    CMB - ORD Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $1,807
    Typical price: $1,150–2,350
    7 weekly connecting flights
    CMB - ORD Every day

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 38 min 105 mi
  • Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)
    Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 4 min 49 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Colombo to Chicago are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $940 to $1,200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,066. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $690.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,113, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,118, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,066, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,184, flying from May 14 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,573, flying from May 24 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,807, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chicago starts at $1,066 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $690 and departs on Wed, May 6.
21 hr is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Chicago.
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 Colombo to Chicago 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 Colombo to Chicago.

In terms of flights, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 20 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Chicago are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 16 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Emirates offers 13 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Air India offers 11 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 7 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Colombo and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,066. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $690.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,113, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,118, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,066, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,184, flying from May 14 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,573, flying from May 24 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Colombo to Chicago is $1,807, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
No airline flies direct from Colombo to Chicago.
  • There are 20 Etihad connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Air India connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago 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 Colombo and Chicago at price $1,164 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13.
No airline flies direct from Colombo to Chicago.
  • There are 20 Etihad connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Air India connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Colombo to Chicago 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 Colombo to Chicago.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Chicago, 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 Colombo and Chicago start at $2,536 from Fri, Apr 10 to Thu, Apr 23 with Etihad.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Chicago start at $1,066 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from Colombo to Chicago, 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 Colombo and Chicago starts at $1,164 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Chicago at price $1,164 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13.
To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Chicago, 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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