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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, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 5:20 am
EWR
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CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
25h 10m
1 stop
$1,103Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 6:55 am
EWR
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CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
23h 35m
1 stop
$1,115Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Jan 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 6:55 am
EWR
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CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,133Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 13
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 4:00 am
EWR
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CMB
31h 00m
1 stop
Air India Logo
4:00 pm - 7:30 am
CMB
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EWR
25h 00m
1 stop
$1,136Air India
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 6
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
JFK
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CMB
37h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 3:05 pm
CMB
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JFK
39h 45m
1 stop
$1,155Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 6
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 2:55 pm
JFK
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CMB
37h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
CMB
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JFK
39h 30m
1 stop
$1,162Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Jan 24
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 10:10 pm
EWR
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CMB
36h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:40 am - 9:10 pm
CMB
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EWR
29h 00m
2 stops
$1,192Emirates
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
4:01 pm - 2:05 am
LGA
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CMB
24h 34m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 am - 9:29 pm
CMB
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LGA
27h 24m
2 stops
$1,225Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Jan 28
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 6:30 pm
EWR
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CMB
33h 05m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
8:15 pm - 9:10 pm
CMB
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EWR
35h 25m
3 stops
$1,248Emirates
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
Qatar Airways Logo
4:01 pm - 3:05 am
LGA
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CMB
25h 34m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 am - 9:29 pm
CMB
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LGA
27h 24m
2 stops
$1,263Qatar Airways
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 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 $493 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,312 and $744 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% 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$406
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3603 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
JFK - MXP
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

I am vegan. The food was balanced, tasty and enough. I enjoyed the ride. The crew was very friendly and went out of their way to please the passengers.

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

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.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

Over all good service but from Dubai to Delhi horrible service. Not happy

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

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

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.

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.

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!

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Not enough food for everyone. . Always run out of food when we ask

Flight delayed in NYC and missed Hong Kong connecting flight to Guangzhou. While being given a hotel room and a 30 dollar voucher to eat in the airport, the delay caused a few big inconveniences , a 12 hour delay should have been better compensated for.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

Everything went smooth. All flights were on time No changing gates, . No changing flights . It was like a completely different airlines tha n the last time I used Cathay Pacific . The last flight, 2 months ago, I had before this one was from Philippines also . I got changed in Manila and was told it only added 2 hours onto my flight . My 20 hour return trip ended up being 30 hours return with a 10.0 hour layover in New York with no seats anywhere . Everyone was sleeping or sitting on the floor . Unlike the hotel I was given in Manila to wait for this flight home . I never thought I would use Cathay Pacific again . But I did and this time you were great! I should have complained about the flight and layover from Hell a couple months ago. Consider that I am complaining about that august/23 flight now . Thank you got the great flying experience on my way home from philippines .

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

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.

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.

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.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Everything was top notch. Only issue was the delay, but Qatar worked diligently to get me on the next flight. They were kind to walk me to their lounge in Doha to make sure I ate, slept and showered.

I lost my baggage and it’s been three days didn’t able to find out. Also ticket was issued for qatar airways but they ended up board me on to Indigo from Doha to Hyderabad. My trip made miserable without cloths.

Seat electronics kept failing (as in absolutely nothing worked) - crew re-set it multiple, but didn’t move me until finally three quarters of the way into the flight - abysmal. Entertainment options are plentiful, but a number of expected movies were missing (did an SQ flight 3 days later and expected titles were on SQ) - does Qatar sensor what they show?

Flight changed to Oman air under one alliance . Seating , entertainment was not up to the quality of QR . Hope my trip back from cmb Doh will operate a QR flight instead of any other under one alliance .

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

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.

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

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.

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

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

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..

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

When I agreed to give up my two seats because of overbooking by the airline, I should have been offered some sort of reward or credit towards a future flight. I was not. It was not until the next day when I mentioned it to a Jet Blue employee that I was advised to call 1-800-JetBlue. So here I am, having done Jet Blue a favor and I had to do the work to find out if I was going to get a credit. Such service

Domestic flights are good. Just stay away from international travel

First the flt was delayed over 2 hrs bc of plane mechanics that should have been handled better! No text or email was sent so only found out at the airport so there we sat for 5 hours! THATS RIDICULOUS! The gate area was filthy! No agents showed up till hr before so no additional info was given-waited online for 15 mins while the gate agent chatted and got together then given last seat in back of plane!! No priority for senior or anything-took attendants over 2hrs to serve drinks and snack-WHY are they not served together? By time snack came needed another drink! Worst service in my life!

All the TV screens in my rows was non functional . The map shown for an international route was antiqued..

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

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.

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