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Cheap Flights from Washington to Colombo (IAD-CMB)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $429 for one-way flights and $815 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin airport | Washington Dulles Intl. |
Destination airport | Bandaranaike Intl. |
Airlines serving | Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Turkish Airlines |
Roundtrip price | $814 |
Distance | 8933 mi |
Washington to Colombo Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Washington to Colombo
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Washington to Colombo are during the month of April. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Washington to Colombo with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Washington to Colombo
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Washington to Colombo: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Washington to Colombo
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Washington to Colombo in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $429 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Washington to Colombo flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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