How to get from Colombo to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Tokyo: about 20h 50m including the connection. Other options: via Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul and Ho Chi Minh City. Two tickets from $635.

Flights from Colombo to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tokyo
20h 50m
two tickets, via Seoul
$635
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,031 mi (14,534 km)
fastest
Via Tokyo
Japan
20h 50m
with the connection
Colombo to Tokyo flight 8h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Narita International. Departure to San Francisco: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to San Francisco flight 9h 20m
two ticketsfrom $771
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
21h 5m
with the connection
Colombo to Hong Kong flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to San Francisco flight 12h 30m
Via Shanghai
China
21h 21m
with the connection
Colombo to Shanghai flight 6h 58m
Connection of about 3h
Shanghai to San Francisco flight 11h 23m
Via Seoul
South Korea
21h 33m
with the connection
Colombo to Seoul flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Seoul to San Francisco flight 10h 43m
two ticketsfrom $635
Via Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
22h 8m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $733

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 San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 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 Colombo to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tokyo.
What is the fastest way to fly from Colombo to San Francisco?
Via Tokyo: 8h 30m to the connection, 9h 20m after it, about 20h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Colombo to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Seoul from $635. 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 San Francisco?
Tokyo (20h 50m total), Hong Kong (21h 5m total), Shanghai (21h 21m total), Seoul (21h 33m total) and Ho Chi Minh City (22h 8m total).
How far is San Francisco from Colombo?
9,031 mi (14,534 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.