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How to get from Chicago to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Abu Dhabi: about 20h 50m including the connection. Other options: via Dubai, Istanbul, London and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $929.

Flights from Chicago to Colombo

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Best fares from Chicago to Colombo

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $776 8 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $776

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Abu Dhabi
20h 50m
two tickets, via London
$929
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,973 mi (14,441 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
20h 50m
with the connection
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,028
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
21h 5m
with the connection
Chicago to Dubai flight 13h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $968
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
21h 8m
with the connection
Chicago to Istanbul flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Colombo flight 8h
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 25m
with the connection
Chicago to London flight 8h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $929
Via Frankfurt
Germany
21h 28m
with the connection
Chicago to Frankfurt flight 8h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Colombo flight 10h

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Colombo

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +31° by day, sea +29°. In November it is +29° by day and +23° at night, sea +29°, with 25 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +23° +28° 18 days
Feb
+31° +23° +29° 11 days
Mar
+31° +24° +30° 20 days
Apr
+31° +25° +31° 24 days
May
+30° +25° +30° 30 days
Jun
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Jul
+29° +25° +29° 27 days
Aug
+29° +25° +29° 28 days
Sep
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+29° +24° +29° 28 days
Nov
+29° +23° +29° 25 days
Dec
+30° +23° +29° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Colombo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Colombo?
Via Abu Dhabi: 13h 20m to the connection, 4h 30m after it, about 20h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $929. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Colombo?
Abu Dhabi (20h 50m total), Dubai (21h 5m total), Istanbul (21h 8m total), London (21h 25m total) and Frankfurt (21h 28m total).
How far is Colombo from Chicago?
8,973 mi (14,441 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.