Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco 12 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CMB to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak month like February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CMB and SFO include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, $749 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,472. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMB to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CMB to SFO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CMB? If you're catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
