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Sample Travel Date:

• October 9th – 16th

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from October – early November or early December or mid January 2025 –  March 2025 for Monday through Thursday departures and returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure

• Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare is likely gone.

How to Search for Availability:

• This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: cx cx
    • Extension Codes: -overnight
  • Destination:  CMB
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: cx cx
    • Extension Codes: -overnight
  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should be like below when all values are inputted

 

• You cannot buy tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• Q

Routing:

• SFO – HKG (Hong Kong) – CMB (Colombo) – HKG – SFO

Stopover:

• Two permitted for $100 each
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

Cathay Pacific is an Alaska Air partner. Mileage earning with Alaska Air is as follows:

• Miles Flown: 18,806 miles or 4.7 cents per mile
• Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,701 miles
• Redeemable Miles: 4,701 miles

Cathay Pacific is also an American partner. However, this fare earns ZERO miles with American.

How to Buy:

• Support us by using our Priceline link to book with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software

 

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization required prior to arrival. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). $1USD = 297 LKR

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping
• How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges

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