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Cheapest round-trip
$750
Typical prices: $846-$1,072
Air India
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JFK - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$318
Typical prices: $443-$706
Air India
Wed 2/11
JFK - CMB • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from New York to Colombo (NYC-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Colombo

Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31
Air India Logo
11:05 am - 3:00 pm
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CMB
18h 25m
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4:00 pm - 8:20 am
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JFK
25h 50m
1 stop
$750Air India
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
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10:05 am - 3:00 pm
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CMB
18h 25m
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9:40 am - 7:50 am
CMB
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JFK
32h 40m
1 stop
$755Air India
Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 10
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10:05 am - 3:00 pm
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CMB
18h 25m
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4:00 pm - 8:50 am
CMB
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JFK
26h 20m
1 stop
$758Air India
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 16
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1:40 pm - 11:30 pm
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CMB
23h 20m
1 stop
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12:45 am - 1:00 pm
CMB
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JFK
21h 45m
1 stop
$777Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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12:25 am - 5:20 am
EWR
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CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
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6:50 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
25h 10m
1 stop
$799Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 30
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12:25 am - 5:20 am
EWR
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CMB
19h 25m
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6:50 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
25h 10m
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$823Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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2:15 pm - 1:55 am
LGA
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CMB
25h 10m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 4:40 pm
CMB
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LGA
30h 40m
2 stops
$937Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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2:15 pm - 1:55 am
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CMB
25h 10m
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4:15 am - 9:34 pm
CMB
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LGA
26h 49m
2 stops
$995Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Apr 21
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10:35 am - 5:25 am
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33h 20m
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3:25 am - 9:30 pm
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27h 35m
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$1,073Air Canada
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Apr 14
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33h 20m
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12:25 am - 7:31 pm
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28h 36m
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$1,084Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Colombo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in March.

What is the cheapest New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs $1,029 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% cheaper than other New York-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $860 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,867 and $1,524 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$318
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo

When to book flights from New York to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York to Colombo flights

  • Is there a USO lounge in JFK?

    If you are an active member of the U.S. military or are a family member of a member of the military, you can enjoy free access to the USO lounge at JFK. Located at Terminal 5, across from baggage carousel 3, the lounge provides snacks, beverages, and free Wi-Fi as you await your flight to CMB.

  • Can you pray at JFK?

    If you want a quiet place to pray and meditate before your flight to CMB, you can take advantage of the interfaith chapel at the airport. The chapel is located landside at Terminal 4, on the Departures Level.

  • Can you leave your luggage at CMB?

    There is a luggage counter at the Departures outer porch of the airport where you can store your luggage if you don't want to leave the airport with it. The storage fee depends on the size of your luggage, but generally, it is affordable.

  • What transport options can I use from CMB?

    There are several modes of transport from the airport to the nearby towns. One of them is the public bus 187-E3 which runs from the airport to the Colombo bus station, a trip that takes about an hour. Alternatively, you can opt to use a taxi. The Airport Taxi Service has a fleet of more than 600 cars, so they are available most of the time.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $318 for a one-way ticket and $750 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Colombo?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Colombo?

    New York has 3 major airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the only airport in Colombo. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Colombo?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Colombo?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Colombo from New York?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Colombo are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,386 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $798 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from New York 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 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 with another airline.

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

  • New York City (NYC) has three major airports: the New John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), Newark Airport (EWK), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). JFK and EWK have direct flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB). The better one of the two to fly to CMB is JFK. This is because, compared to EWK, it easier to get to and has more facilities.
  • On the day you are traveling from NYC to CMB, it is in your best interest to get to JFK at least 2 hours before your flight’s departure time. This will allow you enough time to go through the mandatory security processes required of all passengers as per the airport's safety policies. Since the security procedures are time-consuming, people often miss their flights when they get to the airport too close to the departure time.
  • At JFK, you can have your bags wrapped up to protect them from theft or damage. They will also be more organized, making them easier to travel with. Luggage wrapping services are provided by Secure Wrap, which is located at Terminal 5.
  • When you arrive at CMB, you will probably want to rest the jetlag away and enjoy a full night of sleep. Luckily, there is an onsite hotel at the airport. The Serenediva Transit Hotel is located inside the airport near the immigration counters on the 2nd level of the Arrival/Departure area. If you don’t want to spend the night inside the CMB, you can book into the Ramada by Wyndham Katunayake Colombo International Airport, which is a stone’s throw away from the airport.
  • Suppose you wish to change the currency from U.S. dollars to Sri Lankan rupees. In that case, there are currency exchange services at CMB, including BOC Transit currency exchange, People's Bank, and Thomas Cook Lanka Ltd. These are located at the arrivals, departures hall, and the transit area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Colombo

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3488 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

8.0 ExcellentUsha, Jan 2026
BHM - ORD
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I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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 .

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Few vegetarian food options. Incorporating one per meal service would be best and captures a wider audience than just vegetarians (individuals with religious meat restrictions can also eat vegetarian).

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

Great service from crews and delicious dishes, snacks and drinks. Egg tarts and local dimsum are delicious.

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

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