Statistics on Atlanta-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Atlanta airport is $ 1473 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1275 (in september) and $ 1939 (in july), which is a saving of $ 199 or a surplus of $ 467 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1238 to $1292 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2080 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1275, saving $ 199 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1473). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1939).
Flight Atlanta-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1277 | $ 1395 | good price |
| February | $ 1223 | $ 1326 | good price |
| March | $ 1232 | $ 1359 | good price |
| April | $ 1263 | $ 1321 | good price |
| May | $ 1252 | $ 1423 | good price |
| June | $ 1538 | $ 1681 | fair price |
| July | $ 1761 | $ 1939 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1493 | $ 1664 | fair price |
| September | $ 1194 | $ 1275 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1194 | $ 1280 | good price |
| November | $ 1253 | $ 1345 | good price |
| December | $ 1385 | $ 1655 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $1077 to $2099. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1077 to $1131), 2% at the maximum price (from $2046 to $2099). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1238 to $1292 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Sri Lanka flight
There are 9 companies that serve Atlanta from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Qatar Airways, British Airways, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Etihad Airways and Oman Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 2080 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Atlanta->Sri Lanka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $37. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $89.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Atlanta departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $61. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a friday may cost you an additional $91.
Top prices Atlanta-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Colombo | 02-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 1478 | layover flight with KLM |
| Atlanta → Colombo | 25-07 to 30-07-2024 | $ 1300 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Atlanta → Colombo | 20-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 1803 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1397 $, which is a saving of 76 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (58 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Sri Lanka (Colombo) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1372 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1356 $) |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1415 $) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1590 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1268 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1267 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1567 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $36 more.
Atlanta to Sri Lanka (Colombo): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1478 $1478 to $1478 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1300 $1300 to $1300 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1803 $1803 to $1803 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and july are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!