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Flights from Colombo to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Colombo to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Dubai, about 20h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 59m
CMBSFODEL

Colombo to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey20h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Colombo to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMB New Delhi (DEL) SFO
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India
One airline, one ticket ~20h 59m
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CMB Dubai (DXB) SFO
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~22h 54m
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3
CMB Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 13m
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CMB Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 25m
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CMB Singapore (SIN) SFO
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 55m
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CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) SFO
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,534 km9,026 miles
Journey time
20h 59mestimate
Time difference
-13.5hSan Francisco vs Colombo
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
CMB → SFO

Flights from Colombo to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New Delhi, Dubai and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,534 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are New Delhi (DEL), Dubai (DXB), Shanghai (PVG) and Hong Kong (HKG). Air India flies both legs via New Delhi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and San Francisco?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Colombo and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 13.5 hours behind Colombo.

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