How to get from Dallas to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 22h 8m including the connection. Other options: via Dubai, London, Frankfurt and Istanbul. Two tickets from $1,040.

Flights from Dallas to Colombo

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
22h 8m
two tickets, via Dubai
$1,040
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,685 mi (15,586 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
22h 8m
with the connection
Dallas to Doha flight 14h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Colombo flight 4h 43m
two ticketsfrom $1,080
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
22h 23m
with the connection
Dallas to Dubai flight 14h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,040
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 30m
with the connection
Dallas to London flight 9h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,921
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 45m
with the connection
Dallas to Frankfurt flight 9h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
23h
with the connection
Dallas to Istanbul flight 12h
Connection of about 3h

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 Dallas to Colombo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Dallas to Colombo?
Via Doha: 14h 25m to the connection, 4h 43m after it, about 22h 8m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Dallas to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,040. 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 Dallas and Colombo?
Doha (22h 8m total), Dubai (22h 23m total), London (22h 30m total), Frankfurt (22h 45m total) and Istanbul (23h total).
How far is Colombo from Dallas?
9,685 mi (15,586 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.