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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,477. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.$1,477 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,477, select.
Colombo.$1,526 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,526, select.
Colombo.$1,526 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,526, select.
Colombo.$1,526 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,526, select.
Colombo.$1,526 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,526, select.
Colombo.$1,582 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,582, select.
Colombo.$1,588 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,588, select.
Colombo.$1,620 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,620, select.
Colombo.$1,677 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,677, select.
Colombo.$1,764 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,764, select.
Colombo.$1,930 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,930, select.
Colombo.$1,930 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,930, select.
Colombo.$1,951 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,951, select.
Colombo.$2,181 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,181, select.
Colombo.$2,211 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,211, select.

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Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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Philadelphia to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,477
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake is $1,477. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one stop from $1,477.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Colombo Bandaranayake is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo.

  • Your flight from Philadelphia to CMB won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

Airports in Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to CMB that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PHL and CMB include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 77% of flights that depart Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.

Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

  • You can reach TTN from the centre of Philadelphia in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Philadelphia to CMB flight? Check in to a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.

  • You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is $875. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,477. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Philadelphia to CMB, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Cheap Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Philadelphia to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.

The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Colombo. February is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • When booking your Philadelphia to CMB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • Mount Lavinia Beach and Sri Gangaramaya are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Colombo itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've done Colombo, now it's time to explore other parts of Sri Lanka. Journey about 209 kilometres northeast to Trincomalee to tick off its must-visit sights. From Nilaveli Beach to Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Next? Find your way to Kalmunai. It's roughly 209 kilometres east of Colombo and boasts highlights including Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil.

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