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Cheapest return flight
£882
Typical prices: £796-£1,329
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/10Thu 25/10
CMB - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£373
Typical prices: £540-£865
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 26/2
CMB - SFO • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and San Francisco. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 36% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Cheapest • Avg £660 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 22h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to San Francisco (CMB-SFO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Colombo to San Francisco

Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
04:10 - 00:59CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco
33h 19m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
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22:56 - 02:50SFO  San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
39h 24m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£882Etihad Airways
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
03:35 - 13:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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08:47 - 02:45SFO  San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 28m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl
£967Qatar Airways
Sat, 16 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 19:39CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco
29h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:35 - 08:10SFO  San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
43h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£1,044Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 10:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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12:25 - 23:25SFO  San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£1,121Cathay Pacific
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 23 Feb
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17:00 - 20:21CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco
40h 51m3 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Gulf Air Logo
07:04 - 09:45SFO  San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
61h 11m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Manama Bahrain Intl Male
£1,178Gulf Air
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
17:20 - 00:59CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-SFO San Francisco
44h 09m3 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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11:24 - 09:45SFO  San Francisco-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
56h 51m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Manama Bahrain Intl Male
£4,009Gulf Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco start at £882. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £796 to £1,329. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £882 on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco and is 24% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 25% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco at £684 return.
•May (£1,329) and August (£1,174) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£373
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Colombo to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco pass through?

    One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £808 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £1,329 – a £522 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 0h 00m, covering 9,018 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £882 to £4,009. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco looking right now?

    One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £1,354, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 04m, compared to 22h 18m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 22h 39m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What is the time difference between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and San Francisco?

    San Francisco is 12 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Europcar
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Fox

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco flight?

    Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco range from £796 to £1,329, with an average of £1,061 over the past 12 months. Anything below £796 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average £808 – about £522 less than Thursday (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to San Francisco trip for February. Fares historically average £684 return in that month – typically £646 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.
    - Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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