No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dubai: about 23h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Tokyo, Hong Kong, Zurich and London. Two tickets from $1,037.
Flights from San Francisco to Colombo
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Prices by day: San Francisco to Colombo
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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.
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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.
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Colombo?
Via Dubai: 16h to the connection, 4h 30m after it, about 23h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,037. 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 San Francisco and Colombo?
Dubai (23h 30m total), Tokyo (23h 43m total), Hong Kong (23h 43m total), Zurich (23h 55m total) and London (23h 55m total).
How far is Colombo from San Francisco?
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.
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