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$418+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$841
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One-way from

$418
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/171:10 amJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
mié. 5/76:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$841
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jue. 5/110:35 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
vie. 5/304:30 amCMB - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/30$842
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lun. 4/711:10 amJFK - CMB
1 stop36h 00mAir India
mar. 5/205:15 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop24h 10mAir India
Deal found 1/28$850
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mar. 3/189:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
mar. 5/63:35 amCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$884
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dom. 2/21:50 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific
sáb. 2/812:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/29$973
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jue. 2/611:00 amJFK - CMB
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/161:45 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,002
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jue. 5/88:55 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops41h 10mSingapore Airlines
dom. 5/2512:50 amCMB - JFK
2 stops43h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,060

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New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/17

1:10 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mié. 5/7

6:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$841

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 5/1

10:35 pm-3:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 5/30

4:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$842

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 4/7

11:10 am-8:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 5/20

5:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 10m

$850

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 3/18

9:30 pm-2:55 am

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 5/6

3:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$884

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/9

1:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 3/10

12:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop38h 30m

$973

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/23

11:35 am-11:15 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 3/10

11:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,039

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 5/8

8:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 5/25

12:50 am-11:10 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,060

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/3

10:20 pm-9:30 am

3 stops24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 4/7

10:05 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,115

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 3/9

12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

$418

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/5

1:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$425

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 84 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 enero 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Colombo, such as Korean Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
3,330 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,718 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,188 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $841, Turkish Airlines will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $842 and $884, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $418. Users have also found prices from $425 and $439 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Most of the time, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have layovers will stop in Doha. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Doha?

    The majority of Doha visitors spend their time at Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are located about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Doha can rent one for about $27 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo and Etihad Towers are located about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $31 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a layover in Malé least often. Dubai is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$763Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$785Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$796Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$836Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$1,032Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,092Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,130Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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