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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

Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 18
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3:00 pm - 9:30 amJFK-CMB
33h 00m2 stops
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4:55 pm - 9:10 amCMB-JFK
26h 45m2 stops
$768Gulf Air
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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 8
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1:55 am - 11:30 pmJFK-CMB
36h 05m1 stop
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12:50 am - 6:00 amCMB-JFK
38h 40m1 stop
$769Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 2
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11:55 am - 7:20 amJFK-CMB
33h 55m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 6:55 amCMB-JFK
24h 20m1 stop
$789Air India
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 7
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3:45 pm - 8:30 amJFK-CMB
31h 15m1 stop
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10:05 am - 4:05 pmCMB-JFK
39h 30m1 stop
$790Etihad Airways
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 9
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2:55 pm - 8:30 amJFK-CMB
32h 05m1 stop
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10:05 am - 9:00 amCMB-JFK
32h 25m1 stop
$795Etihad Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Fri, Oct 3
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7:50 pm - 5:15 amJFK-CMB
23h 55m1 stop
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10:15 pm - 4:30 amCMB-JFK
39h 45m1 stop
$832Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 1
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12:30 am - 5:15 amEWR-CMB
19h 15m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:35 pmCMB-EWR
25h 20m1 stop
$834Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 9
Air India Logo
12:40 pm - 7:20 amJFK-CMB
33h 10m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 7:55 amCMB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
$846Air India
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 17
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10:00 pm - 3:05 amJFK-CMB
19h 35m1 stop
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4:15 am - 3:00 pmCMB-JFK
21h 15m1 stop
$880Qatar Airways
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Sun, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 30
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1:20 am - 9:40 amJFK-CMB
22h 50m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 3:10 pmCMB-JFK
28h 20m1 stop
$882Qatar Airways
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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?

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport cost $1,029 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,029.

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 $886 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,536 and $1,458 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$346
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% 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 $346 for a one-way ticket and $768 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 $1,336 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 $906 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

 
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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3299 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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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!

Paid a premium a have a shorter transit time in Hong Kong, but Cathay pacific rebooked me and ended up waiting for 10 hrs in Hong Hong airport.

Great. Efficient boarding process with the face recognition. Plenty of cabin space for luggage.

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

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

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

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.

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.

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.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

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.

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

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with 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.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

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

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.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

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

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