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How to get from Colombo to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Abu Dhabi: about 22h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Dubai, Hong Kong, Paris and Istanbul. Two tickets from $938.

Flights from Colombo to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Abu Dhabi
22h 28m
two tickets, via Istanbul
$938
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,973 mi (14,441 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
22h 28m
with the connection
Colombo to Abu Dhabi flight 4h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Chicago flight 14h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,278
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
22h 48m
with the connection
Colombo to Dubai flight 4h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Chicago: Dubai.
Dubai to Chicago flight 15h 8m
two ticketsfrom $1,183
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
23h 5m
with the connection
Colombo to Hong Kong flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to Chicago flight 14h 30m
Via Paris
France
23h 15m
with the connection
Colombo to Paris flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Chicago: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Chicago flight 9h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,032
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
23h 18m
with the connection
Colombo to Istanbul flight 8h 43m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Chicago flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $938

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 Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, 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 Colombo to Chicago?
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 Colombo to Chicago?
Via Abu Dhabi: 4h 38m to the connection, 14h 50m after it, about 22h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Colombo to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $938. 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 Colombo and Chicago?
Abu Dhabi (22h 28m total), Dubai (22h 48m total), Hong Kong (23h 5m total), Paris (23h 15m total) and Istanbul (23h 18m total).
How far is Chicago from Colombo?
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.