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How to get from Houston to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Jakarta: about 20h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Doha, Dubai, London and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,023.

Flights from Houston to Colombo

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Best fares from Houston 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 $725 16 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $725 16 November, Mon Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $725

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Jakarta
20h 40m
two tickets, via Dubai
$1,023
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,882 mi (15,904 km)
fastest
Via Jakarta
Indonesia
20h 40m
with the connection
Houston to Jakarta flight 13h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Jakarta to Colombo flight 4h 30m
Via Doha
Qatar
22h 18m
with the connection
Houston to Doha flight 14h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Colombo flight 4h 43m
two ticketsfrom $1,061
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
22h 20m
with the connection
Houston to Dubai flight 14h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,023
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 35m
with the connection
Houston to London flight 9h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,213
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 50m
with the connection
Houston to Frankfurt flight 9h 50m
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 Houston to Colombo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Jakarta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Colombo?
Via Jakarta: 13h 10m to the connection, 4h 30m after it, about 20h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,023. 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 Houston and Colombo?
Jakarta (20h 40m total), Doha (22h 18m total), Dubai (22h 20m total), London (22h 35m total) and Frankfurt (22h 50m total).
How far is Colombo from Houston?
9,882 mi (15,904 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.