Cheap Flights from Chicago to Colombo
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Colombo
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Colombo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Colombo vary by season, cabin, and date. There is no award space in the next two months right now. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Colombo for specific travel dates.
Chicago to Colombo flight facts
Distance
8,960 mi
14,420 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 18h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h 30m
Colombo is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Colombo
CMB · Bandaranaike Intl Colombo
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Colombo
Selected hotels for your next stay
Bentota (Sri Lanka)
Taru Villas The Long House, an SLH Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $144
Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Taru Villas Levita - Kandy, an SLH Hotel
From 59,000 Pts or $164
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Colombo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Colombo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Colombo.
Chicago and Colombo are about 8,960 miles (14,420 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,960-mile straight-line distance takes about 18h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Colombo is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Colombo: Bandaranaike Intl Colombo (CMB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Colombo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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