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Cheap Flight Deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo (JFK-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo.
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1:55 am - 11:30 pmJFK-CMB
36h 05m1 stop
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12:50 am - 1:10 pmCMB-JFK
45h 50m1 stop
$797Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:55 am - 11:30 pmJFK-CMB
36h 05m1 stop
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12:50 am - 1:10 pmCMB-JFK
45h 50m1 stop
$815Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 15
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2:55 pm - 8:35 pmJFK-CMB
20h 10m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 4:05 pmCMB-JFK
33h 05m1 stop
$817Etihad Airways
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Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 am - 11:30 pmJFK-CMB
28h 00m1 stop
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12:50 am - 1:10 pmCMB-JFK
45h 50m1 stop
$825Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 12
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10:00 pm - 3:05 amJFK-CMB
19h 35m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 3:10 pmCMB-JFK
28h 20m1 stop
$839Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 16
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 9:00 amJFK-CMB
22h 10m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 3:10 pmCMB-JFK
28h 20m1 stop
$846Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
Etihad Airways Logo
10:40 pm - 3:25 pmJFK-CMB
31h 15m1 stop
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9:50 am - 9:00 amCMB-JFK
32h 40m1 stop
$867Etihad Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 5:15 amJFK-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:40 pmCMB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
$932Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 17
Emirates Logo
11:20 am - 4:50 pmJFK-CMB
20h 00m1 stop
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2:55 am - 6:55 pmCMB-JFK
25h 30m2 stops
$1,132Emirates
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 9
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11:20 am - 6:30 pmJFK-CMB
21h 40m2 stops
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8:35 pm - 6:55 pmCMB-JFK
31h 50m3 stops
$1,149Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Colombo, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $915 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,853 and $1,667 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$423
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo flights

  • Does Emirates Airlines provide entertainment?

    Yes. Emirates Airlines offer inflight entertainment with an ICE entertainment system. The personal inflight entertainment system is available in every cabin class, and you can choose up to 6,500 movies, games, and music channels. You can create a playlist before the flight and connect your device to your seatback TV. The entertainment system comes with Bluetooth headphones and internet access.

  • What is Qatar Airways' luggage allowance?

    Passengers on Qatar Airways have different baggage allowances depending on their travel class; Economy Lite travelers can bring one piece of luggage of 50 lbs, and one hand baggage of fewer than 15 lbs. Economy Classic, Convenience, and Comfort can bring two pieces of checked items less than 50 lbs and one hand luggage of fewer than 15 lbs. Business class travelers can bring two pieces of luggage less than 70 lbs and two hand items of 33 lbs. First-class travelers can bring two checked luggage items of fewer than 70 lbs and two hand items of under 33 lbs.

  • How many travel classes does Qatar Airways have?

    Qatar Airways have three travel classes. Economy class is the least, with ample seating space and legroom. Business class travelers can enjoy two-by-two seating, unlike the 3-3 seating in economy class. Each seat in business class comes with a 45-inch pitch, an upgrade from economy's 31-inch. First-class travelers enjoy private suites in separate cabins. Suites are 23 inches and feature a bed length of 83 inches. Business class and first-class travelers get at-seat meal services offered by attendants. In addition, they get priority boarding and more luggage allowance.

  • How do I get from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    To get from CMB airport, you can take the bus. Sri Lanka Transport Board operates public bus 187-E3 and offers rides from the airport's car park to the Colombo bus station. In addition, you can take minivan taxis to your destination. The minivan taxi counter is in the Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, the Airport Taxi Service offers rides to your prefeed destination. You can find the counters in the arrivals hall.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $423 for a one-way ticket and $797 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Colombo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York John F Kennedy Airport and on arrival in Colombo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    When flying out of New York John F Kennedy Airport you will be using New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be landing at Colombo, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Colombo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Colombo from New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Colombo, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,374 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,516 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and CMB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • If you come from Midtown Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn, you can get to New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) by the Long Island Railroad and the AirTrain. If coming from outside Midtown Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn, you can take the subway and AirTrain to JFK; if coming from upstate, you can take the Metro-North to Grand Central and then transfer at the LIRR Terminal to a train stopping at Jamaica Station.
  • Emirates Airlines' one-stop flights from JFK to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) have layovers in Dubai. Qatar Airways' one-stop flights have layovers in Doha.
  • Travelers with special meal requirements can make orders at least 48 hours before their flights. Emirates Airlines offers special meals like gluten-free, lactose intolerance, and vegetarian meals.
  • Reduced mobility travelers can get assistance through the airports and in the crafts. Qatar Airways provide special assistance to travelers that make earlier reservations before their scheduled flights.
  • Families will love Qatar Airways' family services. Qatar Airways provides children with superheroes from the Oryx Kids Club, designed with plush toys, activity packs, and collectible bags. They also feature special meal boxes for children packed with fruit juice and fun treats.

Top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

10.0 ExcellentDaniel, Feb 2025BOS - DXB
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

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