How to get from Miami to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dubai: about 21h 45m including the connection. Other options: via Zurich, Frankfurt, London and Istanbul. Two tickets from $926.

Flights from Miami to Colombo

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dubai
21h 45m
two tickets, via London
$926
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,811 mi (15,789 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
21h 45m
with the connection
Miami to Dubai flight 14h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $957
Via Zurich
Switzerland
21h 55m
with the connection
Miami to Zurich flight 9h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Colombo flight 9h 45m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 5m
with the connection
Miami to Frankfurt flight 9h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 10m
with the connection
Miami to London flight 8h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $926
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
22h 20m
with the connection
Miami to Istanbul flight 11h 20m
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 Miami to Colombo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Miami to Colombo?
Via Dubai: 14h 15m to the connection, 4h 30m after it, about 21h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Miami to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $926. 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 Miami and Colombo?
Dubai (21h 45m total), Zurich (21h 55m total), Frankfurt (22h 5m total), London (22h 10m total) and Istanbul (22h 20m total).
How far is Colombo from Miami?
9,811 mi (15,789 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.