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$466+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Colombo in 2024

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,581

Round-trip from

$827

One-way from

$466
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One-way flight from New York to Colombo (CMB)
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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

Tue 12/311:30 amJFK - CMB
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/3110:15 amCMB - JFK
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,440
Tue 12/3112:10 amJFK - CMB
2 stops28h 20mIndiGo
Fri 1/314:00 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops36h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 12/18$1,446
Sun 12/2910:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/239:40 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,475
Tue 12/313:40 pmEWR - CMB
2 stops34h 20mAir Canada
Sat 1/112:20 amCMB - EWR
2 stops25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$1,503
Tue 12/2411:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop40h 55mAir India
Sat 12/284:00 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mAir India
Deal found 12/17$1,591
Tue 12/311:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1012:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$1,644
Tue 12/313:35 pmLGA - CMB
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
Sat 1/112:20 amCMB - LGA
2 stops30h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$1,656
Thu 12/2610:40 amJFK - CMB
2 stops21h 15mEmirates
Wed 1/158:15 pmCMB - JFK
3 stops33h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$1,726
Sun 12/2911:45 pmEWR - CMB
3 stops32h 10mEmirates
Thu 1/2310:05 pmCMB - EWR
2 stops33h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$1,750
Tue 12/2410:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 12/2811:15 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,802
Sun 12/298:29 amLGA - CMB
2 stops31h 56mQatar Airways
Thu 1/2310:15 amCMB - LGA
2 stops43h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,814
Mon 12/2311:15 amEWR - CMB
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/264:00 pmCMB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,005

Find flights to Colombo within your budget

Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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Price

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

2:40 pm-3:10 am

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/26

9:40 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$827

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/22

1:10 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/9

6:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop37h 40m

$830

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 3/10

1:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/20

9:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$857

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/2

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/13

12:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$878

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/19

1:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/3

10:15 am-8:00 am

1 stop32h 15m

$945

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

1:20 am-2:05 am

1 stop39h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/30

8:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,055

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 3/10

11:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/23

2:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,113

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/11

10:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/20

1:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,113

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sat 2/22

12:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/20

4:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$1,133

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/22

12:10 am-3:00 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/6

4:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,162

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Colombo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Colombo, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from New York to Colombo takes 20 hours 3 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Sunday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Colombo are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $911

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $855

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,084

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $763

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Colombo are Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air India.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

  • When is the best time to fly to Colombo?

    Two monsoon seasons deter travelers from visiting Colombo from May through August and October through December. In general, the best time to visit Colombo is between January and March, when rainfall is at its lowest and temperatures climb toward their highest. Travelers seeking a trip filled with festivals may want to consider braving the monsoon season and traveling in May for the celebration of Buddha’s birth, which sees Colombo covered in lanterns, lights and other decorations. Cheap flights to Colombo can be found outside of the peak travel months of January, February and March.

  • What is the best way to travel around Colombo?

    Colombo’s streets are filled with three-wheel vehicles known as tuk-tuks, and these motorized for-hire vehicles can be a convenient way to get around the city. Tourists should opt for metered tuk-tuks rather than trying to negotiate a rate with the driver or better yet, seek out a special tourist-friendly fleet of tuk-tuks operated by the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority. Taxis are also available, as are public buses and a train system.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $66, while round-trip flights cost around $87.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Colombo?

    A round-trip flight to Colombo will typically cost around $251, however they can be found for as little as $87.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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