Travelling from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) departing from here.
Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Colombo to LAX. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Break up your flight from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and LAX include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach CMB from the centre of Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Colombo to LAX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and hit the lights earlier:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport is Rs158,493. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs303,882. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to LAX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to visit Los Angeles. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Colombo to LAX flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Los Angeles International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Los Angeles visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights worth exploring include Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
