Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles 12 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CMB to LAX flight.
Flying during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CMB and LAX include:
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Currently, C$686 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,519. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CMB to LAX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CMB to LAX is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CMB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider booking a hotel near LAX if you're catching a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to explore Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
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