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Cheapest round-trip
$792
Typical prices: $1,046-$1,330
French Bee
Wed 1/20Sun 1/31
EWR - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$452
Typical prices: $400-$546
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/12
JFK - CMB • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between New York and Colombo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $755 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 25m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Colombo

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 31
French Bee Logo
11:00 pm - 12:55 pm
EWR
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CMB
27h 25m
2 stops
French Bee Logo
2:55 pm - 9:00 pm
CMB
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EWR
40h 35m
1 stop
$792French Bee
Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 31
Air Caraïbes Logo
11:00 pm - 12:55 pm
EWR
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CMB
27h 25m
2 stops
Air Caraïbes Logo
2:55 pm - 9:00 pm
CMB
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EWR
40h 35m
1 stop
$888Air Caraïbes
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 7:45 am
EWR
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CMB
20h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,058Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 7:45 am
EWR
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CMB
20h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,058Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 5
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:15 pm
JFK
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CMB
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 8:00 am
CMB
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JFK
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,184Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
8:27 am - 3:05 am
JFK
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CMB
33h 08m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 8:50 am
CMB
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JFK
22h 00m
1 stop
$1,184Qatar Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
2:59 pm - 3:05 am
JFK
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CMB
26h 36m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 8:50 am
CMB
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JFK
22h 00m
1 stop
$1,184Qatar Airways
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 31
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 4:00 am
JFK
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CMB
30h 35m
1 stop
Air India Logo
5:05 pm - 9:40 am
CMB
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JFK
26h 05m
2 stops
$1,184Air India
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 4:00 am
JFK
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CMB
30h 35m
1 stop
Air India Logo
5:05 pm - 9:40 am
CMB
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JFK
26h 05m
2 stops
$1,184Air India
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Sep 6
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:35 pm
JFK
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 4:00 pm
CMB
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JFK
21h 20m
1 stop
$1,187Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

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 January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New York usually cost between $1,036 and $1,280 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $792 on French Bee (Jan 20-Jan 31).

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 September, where tickets cost $871 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,661 and $1,303 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% 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 season

September

Cheapest flight

$452
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $452 for a one-way ticket and $792 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, 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 $1,061 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 $1,379 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.

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.

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