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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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Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 22
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1:25 am - 1:20 pmEWR-CMB
26h 25m1 stop
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6:50 am - 10:45 pmCMB-EWR
25h 25m1 stop
$750Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Thu, Apr 2
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1:25 am - 6:20 amEWR-CMB
19h 25m1 stop
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6:50 am - 10:45 pmCMB-EWR
25h 25m1 stop
$759Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Feb 13
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1:45 am - 11:30 pmJFK-CMB
35h 15m1 stop
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12:45 am - 7:05 pmCMB-JFK
28h 50m1 stop
$809Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 27
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9:00 am - 11:30 pmJFK-CMB
28h 00m1 stop
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12:45 am - 12:00 pmCMB-JFK
21h 45m1 stop
$810Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
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1:20 am - 4:30 pmJFK-CMB
28h 40m1 stop
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4:15 am - 3:00 pmCMB-JFK
21h 15m1 stop
$813Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 22
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1:20 am - 9:45 amJFK-CMB
22h 55m1 stop
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4:35 am - 3:10 pmCMB-JFK
20h 05m1 stop
$814Qatar Airways
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
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10:00 pm - 8:20 pmJFK-CMB
35h 50m1 stop
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9:50 am - 8:20 amCMB-JFK
33h 00m1 stop
$817Etihad Airways
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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 16
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 3:15 pmJFK-CMB
37h 45m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 9:00 amCMB-JFK
27h 00m1 stop
$819Etihad Airways
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
Emirates Logo
11:45 pm - 9:55 pmEWR-CMB
35h 40m2 stops
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9:50 pm - 9:10 pmCMB-EWR
33h 50m2 stops
$1,139Emirates
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Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 4
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11:45 pm - 6:25 pmEWR-CMB
32h 10m3 stops
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8:15 pm - 9:10 pmCMB-EWR
35h 25m3 stops
$1,140Emirates
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Cheapest • from $750 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • 20% average savings
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March
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$750
Overall average: $975
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$354
Typical prices: $761-$830
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Mon 1/19
JFK - CMB • 1 stop
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip 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 Tuesdays 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 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 March, where tickets cost $873 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,630 and $1,557 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 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$354
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% 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 $354 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 $1,354 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 $812 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 3394 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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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 .

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!

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

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 .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

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.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

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.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

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