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Book Cheap New York to Sri Lanka Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka

Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:40 pm - 11:30 pm
JFK
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CMB
23h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:45 am - 1:00 pm
CMB
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JFK
21h 45m
1 stop
$788Cathay Pacific
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 30
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7:50 pm - 5:20 am
JFK
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CMB
24h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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JFK
25h 10m
1 stop
$789Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 5:20 am
JFK
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CMB
30h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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JFK
25h 10m
1 stop
$798Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:15 am
JFK
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CMB
30h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 9:20 am
CMB
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JFK
33h 00m
1 stop
$800Etihad Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 2:50 am
JFK
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CMB
25h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 am - 4:25 pm
CMB
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JFK
21h 55m
1 stop
$801Etihad Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:15 pm
JFK
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CMB
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 am - 4:25 pm
CMB
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JFK
21h 55m
1 stop
$804Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:15 pm
JFK
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CMB
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 9:20 am
CMB
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JFK
21h 20m
1 stop
$805Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 11:30 pm
JFK
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CMB
23h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:45 am - 1:00 pm
CMB
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JFK
21h 45m
1 stop
$812Cathay Pacific
Tue, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 22
Air Canada Logo
5:40 pm - 5:25 am
LGA
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CMB
26h 15m
2 stops
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12:50 pm - 9:33 pm
CMB
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LGA
42h 13m
2 stops
$1,085Air Canada
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 25
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6:05 am - 5:25 am
LGA
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CMB
37h 50m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 10:33 pm
CMB
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LGA
67h 13m
2 stops
$1,090Air Canada
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Sri Lanka flights

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

What is the cheapest New York to Sri Lanka flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Sri Lanka from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Colombo, at $1,029 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,029.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sri Lanka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is November, when tickets cost $856 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,838 and $1,513 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka?

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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$394
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% 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

FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • What are the layover options when flying to Sri Lanka?

    There are multiple layover options on the flight route from New York to Sri Lanka. The cities and airports in which you will have your layover depend on the airline you will fly with as most airlines have a select airport for most long-haul routes. For example, if you will be flying with Qatar Airways, you’re guaranteed to have your layover in Doha since that is their main hub. Similarly, if you choose to fly with British Airways, you will have your layover in London. Other common layover cities include Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, and Dubai.

  • Which travel documents do I need to be allowed into Sri Lanka?

    To be allowed into Sri Lanka, you will need to provide a few documents to the immigration officials at the airport. One is a valid passport with validity extending up to six months from the expected date of departure from Sri Lanka. Secondly, you will need to have a visa which you can obtain from the embassy in advance or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) that will allow you to receive a visa upon arrival.

  • How do I get from Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo?

    Colombo is about 20 miles away from CMB Airport and there are several ways through which you can get there. The quickest and most convenient way would be taking a taxi from the airport parking lot and they will drop you at any location in the city. You can also choose to get a rental car from the airport rentals at the arrivals terminal.

  • Which is the closest airport to downtown New York?

    LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the closest airport to downtown New York and is only 8.6 miles away. Consider booking your flight from LGA if you want to cut the airport commute to a shorter one. Nevertheless, it is worth mentioning that all flights from LGA will have at least two layovers while those from JFK and EWR can have one.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Sri Lanka?

    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 Sri Lanka.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

    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 from New York to Sri Lanka with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Sri Lanka?

    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 from New York to Sri Lanka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sri Lanka

  • When booking your flight to Sri Lanka, consider booking a flight that lands at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). It is the main airport in Sri Lanka and the only airport that serves international flights to the country.
  • New York is served by three major international airports. You can book a flight out of Newark Liberty (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA), and John F Kennedy Airport (JFK). JFK has the best facilities compared to the other two while LaGuardia and Newark Liberty are significantly less busy compared to JFK.
  • If you are flying out of JFK Airport, consider staying at the TWA Hotel. It is the only hotel inside the airport and therefore is the best place to spend the night as it puts you less than five minutes away from the airport terminal. In addition, they offer a free shuttle to the terminal so you won’t have to worry about a stressful commute.
  • If you plan on leaving your car at LaGuardia Airport, consider parking at one of the off-site parking lots instead of the parking lots located inside the airport. The off-site parking lots are usually cheaper and offer a free shuttle to the airport terminal.
  • When booking connecting flights, avoid those with a self-transfer option. Such flights require you to check yourself and your luggage on each flight.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Sri Lanka? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3516 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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 .

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

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).

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

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.

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.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

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

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

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!

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.

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

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.

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