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Find cheap flights from New York to Colombo from $471

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Cheap flight deals 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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11:55 am - 11:05 pmJFK-CMB
25h 40m1 stop
5:05 am - 11:55 amCMB-JFK
40h 20m2 stops
Tue, Apr 30 - Thu, May 30
12:30 pm - 8:50 amJFK-CMB
34h 50m1 stop
5:05 am - 11:55 amCMB-JFK
40h 20m2 stops
Mon, Apr 29 - Thu, May 30
9:30 pm - 9:40 amJFK-CMB
26h 40m1 stop
10:15 am - 10:10 pmCMB-JFK
22h 25m1 stop
$979Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sun, Nov 17
1:20 am - 10:30 amJFK-CMB
23h 40m1 stop
4:25 am - 8:15 amCMB-JFK
38h 20m1 stop
$982Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sat, Nov 16
7:20 pm - 12:45 pmJFK-CMB
31h 55m1 stop
1:05 pm - 1:21 pmCMB-JFK
33h 46m1 stop
$1,016SriLankan Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
6:10 pm - 12:45 pmJFK-CMB
33h 05m1 stop
1:05 pm - 1:21 pmCMB-JFK
33h 46m1 stop
$1,029SriLankan Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 30
11:20 am - 10:30 amJFK-CMB
37h 40m1 stop
11:10 am - 10:30 pmCMB-JFK
20h 50m1 stop
$1,069American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Tue, Oct 1
12:59 pm - 3:25 amJFK-CMB
28h 56m2 stops
11:10 am - 10:30 pmCMB-JFK
20h 50m1 stop
$1,071American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 29
11:55 pm - 9:25 amEWR-CMB
48h 00m3 stops
8:15 pm - 9:20 pmCMB-EWR
34h 35m3 stops
$1,645Emirates
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Tue, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 31
11:55 pm - 9:25 amEWR-CMB
24h 00m3 stops
3:05 am - 9:20 pmCMB-EWR
27h 45m2 stops
$1,646Emirates
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Wed, May 1 - Thu, May 30

Flights from New York to Colombo - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from New York 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 to Colombo, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Colombo, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 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 September, where tickets cost $1,087 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,067 and $1,778 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air India ($498) and Etihad Airways ($501). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Turkish Airlines ($954) and Qatar Airways ($979).

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Low season

September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$471
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% 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 $471 for a one-way ticket and $924 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 oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    Doha 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, 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 $1,448 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,949 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Colombo

  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from New York to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4085 reviews
8.2boarding
8.3crew
7.9food
8.1comfort
8.3entertainment
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

2.0 Mediocrevikas, Apr 2024SFO - DXB
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Ultimate customer care humble and excellent service oriented crew , perfect timing maintained by the crew . My profound appreciation.

Awful customer service on the phone. No phone number on the website to call a real person. Website says changes are no charge but this is a lie. I had a cheaper ticket through Kayak therefore Finnair wouldn’t change it unless I would pay the entire fare again. I begged but their agents at the airport were rude and the online chat person cut off the call with no help. Super disappointed. Wont fly this airline again and will tell everyone I meet how bad it is. Crew on the flight was nice but otherwise huge disappointment.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

It was less than what is expected for a business class ticket I thought that the staff actively ignored me because I either looked Indian or Hispanic to them and I guess I did not deserve their attention. The food which included a beef entree was not available so not enough food was ordered for number of seats available. I will say experience in Greenwich lounge was very good and the staff there at the airport were very nice. May be your crew needs to learn about racial equity so that everyone gets either the same aweful treatment or hopefully the best treatment which is what we expect I recommend you take a flight with Singapore airlines that I have taken and the crew remember your last names and use it to address each person, food never finishes if you are at the back of business class and crew anticipate your need even before you articulate. Same price and 100 times better service than American Airlines

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

So i was checked in for the seat number 40K. Unfortunately my seat was not able to recline which end up having very uncomfortable 15 hours flight.

Lack of information. No meal for a 6hr international flight that departs during dinner time

American always delays flight so it stressful getting the next connection

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience. The new airport is fantastic, as is the new lounge, a huge upgrade from the old airport and lounge!

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

I m not good serves poor serves I m m fake company kayak ok plzz my help my ticket cancel my tripe ok

Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Aircraft used fir this route was pretty old. Seats 💺 were hard & difficult to reclaim although it was flat bed

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/28Sun
2 stops
28h 30mJFK-CMB
$471
4/28Sun
1 stop
25h 40mJFK-CMB
$474
4/25Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
39h 25mJFK-CMB
$501
4/24Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 10mJFK-CMB
$518
4/26Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 50mJFK-CMB
$560
5/14Tue
1 stopSriLankan Airlines
31h 55mJFK-CMB
$561
5/11Sat
1 stopSriLankan Airlines
31h 55mJFK-CMB
$562
5/12Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
30h 05mJFK-CMB
$633
4/28Sun
3 stopsEmirates
33h 05mEWR-CMB
$1,018
8/14Wed
3 stopsEmirates
33h 05mEWR-CMB
$1,023

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Last minute flights from New York to Colombo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Colombo that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 10mJFK-CMB
5/29Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 05mCMB-JFK
$1,027
4/24Wed
multi-stop
32h 45mJFK-CMB
5/28Tue
multi-stop
26h 10mCMB-JFK
$1,076
4/24Wed
multi-stopAir India
39h 50mJFK-CMB
5/29Wed
multi-stopAir India
32h 45mCMB-JFK
$1,104
4/23Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
22h 50mJFK-CMB
5/29Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
40h 29mCMB-JFK
$1,112
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 55mJFK-CMB
5/29Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
42h 59mCMB-JFK
$1,117
4/23Tue
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mJFK-CMB
4/30Tue
multi-stopEmirates
55h 50mCMB-JFK
$1,423
4/23Tue
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mJFK-CMB
4/29Mon
multi-stopEmirates
49h 20mCMB-JFK
$1,425
4/20Sat
multi-stopAir India
33h 50mEWR-CMB
4/28Sun
multi-stopAir India
24h 00mCMB-EWR
$2,414
4/21Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
19h 45mEWR-CMB
4/27Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
25h 00mCMB-EWR
$2,683
4/24Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
19h 45mEWR-CMB
5/6Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
25h 00mCMB-EWR
$7,882

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Flights to Colombo

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Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

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Colombo - New York

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