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$382+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Sri Lanka

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NYC — CMB
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Tue 2/11
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Sri Lanka (LK0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$841
(oojo)

One-way from

$418
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,079
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Cheapest flights from New York to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2512:15 pmEWR - CMB
1 stop19h 30mAir India
Fri 11/288:10 amCMB - EWR
1 stop33h 15mAir India
Deal found 1/30$831
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.
Mon 3/171:30 amEWR - CMB
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/76:45 amCMB - EWR
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$841
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.
Mon 3/171:10 amJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/76:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$841
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:35 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/304:30 amCMB - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/30$842
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/711:10 amJFK - CMB
1 stop36h 00mAir India
Tue 5/205:15 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop24h 10mAir India
Deal found 1/28$850
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.
Tue 3/189:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 5/63:35 amCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$884
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/21:50 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 2/812:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/29$973
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/611:00 amJFK - CMB
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/161:45 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,002
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:55 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops41h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/2512:50 amCMB - JFK
2 stops43h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,060
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/105:45 amEWR - CMB
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1710:50 pmCMB - EWR
3 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,110
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1811:55 pmEWR - CMB
2 stops23h 00mEmirates
Tue 3/2510:30 amCMB - EWR
3 stops44h 20mEmirates
Deal found 1/30$1,114
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 4/85:36 pmLGA - CMB
2 stops24h 19mQatar Airways
Mon 10/63:35 amCMB - LGA
2 stops23h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/29$1,136

Find flights from New York to Sri Lanka within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Sri Lanka 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 January 30, 2025.

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NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 3/17

1:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/7

6:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$841

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

1:10 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/7

6:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$841

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

10:35 pm-3:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/30

4:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$842

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/7

11:10 am-8:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/20

5:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 10m

$850

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Fri 4/4

11:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/3

8:10 am-7:35 am

1 stop32h 55m

$882

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

9:30 pm-2:55 am

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/6

3:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$884

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/9

1:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/10

12:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop38h 30m

$973

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/23

11:35 am-11:15 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/10

11:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,039

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

8:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/25

12:50 am-11:10 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,060

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 2/10

5:45 am-8:35 pm

3 stops28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/17

10:50 pm-5:50 am

3 stops40h 30m

$1,110

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Sri Lanka

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka (average of $1,049). Flying from New York to Sri Lanka 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 NYC to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

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

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from New York to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
3,331 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,318 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
3,715 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Sri Lanka. 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 to fly from New York to Sri Lanka one-way?

    $418 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $425 and $439, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Sri Lanka?

    The most popular route from New York to Sri Lanka is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You may also consider Newark - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or New York LaGuardia - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka (average of $1,049). Flying from New York to Sri Lanka 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 New York to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Sri Lanka. 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$763Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$785Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$796Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$836Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$1,032Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,084Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,130Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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