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Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Flights to Jaffna in 2025

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2025, 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 March 28, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$910

Round-trip from

$843

One-way from

$423
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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Fri 9/121:55 amJFK - CMB
1 stop36h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/2412:50 amCMB - JFK
1 stop38h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$827
Thu 5/12:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop32h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 5/299:45 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop20h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/28$843
Mon 9/1512:30 amEWR - CMB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/256:45 amCMB - EWR
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$872
Thu 10/308:45 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/137:25 amCMB - JFK
1 stop38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$874
Mon 9/11:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 9/168:20 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$889
Tue 11/189:40 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop28h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 12/1712:50 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop34h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$908
Thu 5/15:55 pmEWR - CMB
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/151:05 pmCMB - EWR
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$944
Mon 10/271:30 amJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 15mJetBlue
Sun 11/93:25 amCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$951
Sun 4/2711:10 amJFK - CMB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:50 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$962
Sun 8/3111:10 amJFK - CMB
1 stop26h 30mAir India
Wed 9/105:15 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop24h 10mAir India
Deal found 3/27$1,030
Tue 9/25:00 pmLGA - CMB
2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 9/153:35 amCMB - LGA
2 stops25h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,138
Thu 5/111:55 amEWR - CMB
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Fri 5/168:20 amCMB - EWR
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/28$1,156

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Price

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

1:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/24

12:50 am-6:00 am

1 stop38h 40m

$827

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

2:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/29

9:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop20h 45m

$843

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 9/15

12:30 am-5:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/25

6:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$872

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

1:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/16

8:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$889

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

12:35 am-5:15 am

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/26

6:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$895

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Thu 5/1

5:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/15

1:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$944

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/27

11:10 am-2:30 am

2 stops29h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/11

12:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop28h 35m

$962

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

11:10 am-11:10 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/10

5:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,030

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/2

5:00 pm-3:05 am

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/15

3:35 am-8:01 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$1,138

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Thu 5/1

11:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/16

8:20 am-7:35 am

1 stop32h 45m

$1,156

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Jaffna is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from New York to Jaffna takes 20 hours 33 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $839

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $882

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,084

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $762

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna 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 Jaffna when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, 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 Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Jaffna, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna 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 Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 40 minutes).

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