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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 24,418. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..R 11,138 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,138, select.
Washington D.C..R 12,365 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,365, select.
Washington D.C..R 12,386 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,386, select.
Washington D.C..R 12,403 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,403, select.
Washington D.C..R 12,836 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,836, select.
Washington D.C..R 14,006 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,006, select.
Washington D.C..R 14,458 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,458, select.
Washington D.C..R 14,460 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,460, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from R 12,836
Jun
from R 11,138
Jul
from R 14,006
Aug
from R 14,460
Sep
from R 12,386
Oct
from R 12,403
Nov
from R 12,365
Dec
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Jan
from R 14,458
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Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

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Camp Springs Andrews AFB

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Washington Dulles

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Baltimore Washington International

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Colombo to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 11,138
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles is R 16,902. 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 Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 16,902.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Washington Dulles is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Monday, 25 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is nine hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your CMB to IAD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMB and IAD:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • R 11,138 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 16,902. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from CMB to IAD, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from CMB to IAD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Bandaranaike International Airport, data shows 75.71% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CMB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Washington DC in January.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from CMB to IAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its must-visit sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Washington D.C.

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