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$390+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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NYC — CMB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$827
(oojo)

One-way from

$390
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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October

Average price

$1,581
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:10 amJFK - CMB
2 stops28h 20mIndiGo
Fri 1/314:00 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops36h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 12/18$1,446
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:40 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop20h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/319:40 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,447
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 3/912:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/18$1,462
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:30 amJFK - CMB
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 5/63:35 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,570
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:55 amJFK - CMB
1 stop20h 50mAir India
Tue 1/74:00 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mAir India
Deal found 12/18$1,653
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:40 amJFK - CMB
2 stops21h 15mEmirates
Wed 1/158:15 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops28h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$1,726
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/2911:45 pmEWR - CMB
2 stops22h 10mEmirates
Thu 1/2310:05 pmCMB - EWR
2 stops33h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$1,750
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
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
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:15 amEWR - CMB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/234:30 amCMB - EWR
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,818

Find flights from New York to Colombo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

1:40 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/15

4:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 50m

$827

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/17

12:10 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/20

9:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$831

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 3/17

1:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/31

6:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$880

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/4

10:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/31

4:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$942

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/12

1:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/10

12:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$948

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/19

12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/29

4:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

$950

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

7:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops60h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/26

8:20 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops36h 09m

$1,010

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/9

9:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/9

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

$1,032

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 1/22

11:45 pm-12:30 am

2 stops38h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/9

2:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,113

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/2

10:20 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/23

2:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,113

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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: When it comes to deals on New York-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-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-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-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-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New York to Colombo

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

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

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 from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,697). 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 NYC to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 December 19, 2024.

When flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 December 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates from New York to Colombo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($827), Turkish Airlines ($831), and Qatar Airways ($942) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Etihad Airways is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $573. Etihad Airways flights start at $605 while deals on Air India start at $746 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    While some choose either Newark - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or New York LaGuardia - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular route from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a layover in Doha most of the time. Abu Dhabi sees the next most layovers on New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

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

    Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village are the most popular attractions in Doha if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village can be visited by traveling about 5.2 mi, 10.6 mi, and 8.7 mi respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Doha Hamad Intl for an average daily rate of $36 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your layover. 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. Those landing in Abu Dhabi looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $29 per day.

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

    Of the flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai. Malé follows Dubai in terms of the least common layover location on New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Colombo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,697). 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 New York to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$763Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$785Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$845Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$857Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$910Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$975Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$1,032Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,084Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,106Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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