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Flights from San Diego to Colombo

Flight Info | San Diego to Colombo

The distance between San Diego and Colombo is approximately 15,250.43 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January.

Cheapest one-way
$1,881
British Airways British Airways SAN-CMB 31h 30m · 1 stop Sat, Aug 22
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Cheapest round-trip
$3,236
British Airways British Airways SAN-CMB 31h 30m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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Recommended airlines
British Airways British Airways Cheapest · From $1,881 Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines Most booked
When to travel
August
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
15,250.43 km
Flight distance

Find flight deals from San Diego to Colombo for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $1,881 or round trip flights from $3,236.

      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Wed, Sep 16 | British Airways
        CMB 1:10 PM
        38h 15m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:55 PM
        Colombo - San Diego | Wed, Sep 23 | SriLankan Airlines
        $3,236 $4,205
        23% off
        23% off
        $4,205 $3,236
      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Sat, Aug 15 | British Airways
        CMB 1:10 PM
        38h 15m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:55 PM
        Colombo - San Diego | Sat, Aug 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        $3,577 $4,205
        15% off
        15% off
        $4,205 $3,577
      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Sun, Sep 6 | British Airways
        CMB 1:10 PM
        38h 15m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:55 PM
        Colombo - San Diego | Sun, Sep 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        $3,658 $4,205
        13% off
        13% off
        $4,205 $3,658
      • SAN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Wed, Aug 12 | Normal Airline
        CMB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SAN 4:00 PM
        Colombo - San Diego | Fri, Aug 14 | Normal Airline
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      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Sat, Aug 22 | British Airways
        $1,881 $2,294
        18% off
        18% off
        $2,294 $1,881
      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Wed, Aug 19 | British Airways
        $1,907 $2,294
        17% off
        17% off
        $2,294 $1,907
      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Mon, Sep 7 | British Airways
        $1,912 $2,294
        17% off
        17% off
        $2,294 $1,912
      • SAN 7:40 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Mon, Aug 24 | British Airways
        $1,918
        16% off
        $2,294 $1,918
      • SAN 7:40 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Tue, Aug 25 | British Airways
        $1,918
        16% off
        $2,294 $1,918
      • SAN 7:40 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Thu, Aug 13 | British Airways
        $1,950
        15% off
        $2,294 $1,950
      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Sat, Aug 15 | British Airways
        $1,960
        15% off
        $2,294 $1,960
      • SAN 7:40 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Sun, Aug 16 | British Airways
        $1,960
        15% off
        $2,294 $1,960
      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Sat, Sep 5 | British Airways
        $1,966
        14% off
        $2,294 $1,966
      • SAN 4:45 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 12:45 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Sun, Sep 6 | British Airways
        $1,995
        13% off
        $2,294 $1,995
      • SAN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        San Diego - Colombo | Wed, Aug 12 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from San Diego to Colombo

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from San Diego to Colombo, including Frontier Airlines, British Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Diego to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Colombo (SAN-CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, British Airways offers one-way fares as low as $1,881 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAN to CMB on Sat, Aug 22), while British Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $3,236 departing on Wed, Sep 16 and returning on Wed, Sep 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Diego to Colombo with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from San Diego to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Aug 22, with one-way flights priced at just $1,881.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is British Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Colombo is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Colombo on August 22, 2026 with British Airways, with prices starting at $1,881.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with San Diego International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (SAN-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The time difference between Colombo and San Diego is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Diego to Colombo is $2,055. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter San Diego and Colombo, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.