Colombo

$415+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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NYC — CMB
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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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 June 9, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Thu 9/1011:30 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Air India
Thu 9/244:00 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 00m
Air India
Deal found 6/7$1,062
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Mon 10/261:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/39:15 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,080
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Mon 11/912:25 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/279:15 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,103
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Thu 9/101:00 pm
JFK
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CMB
2 stops22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/209:50 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,108
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Thu 8/139:59 am
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops37h 06m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/54:20 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,110
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/193:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/110:00 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,115
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 11/169:00 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop28h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 12/2912:45 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop39h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/6$1,116
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Wed 8/263:50 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops43h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/134:10 am
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,117
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2512:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/166:50 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,118
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 9/910:30 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/49:50 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops29h 08m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,118
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 9/3010:30 pm
JFK
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CMB
2 stops36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/1010:00 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop39h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 9/2912:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/166:50 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,122

Find flight deals from New York to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Colombo (CMB). 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 June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,062
(oojo)

One-way from

$415

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,362
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights.
From New York (NYC) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sat 10/10

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/15

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,133

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 10/11

11:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/14

2:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,248

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 10/5

2:29 pm-2:05 am

2 stops26h 06m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/19

3:35 am-10:04 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,296

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

10:20 pm-10:15 am

3 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/17

8:35 pm-8:50 am

2 stops45h 45m

$1,298

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/9

11:29 am-3:05 am

2 stops30h 06m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/4

4:35 am-8:59 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,333

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/30

5:28 pm-3:05 am

2 stops24h 07m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/10

8:20 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$1,338

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/20

11:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/22

7:15 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops57h 10m

$1,360

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

3:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/6

4:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,363

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/4

10:20 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/16

10:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,388

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/26

1:20 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/11

4:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,492

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Colombo

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 from New York to Colombo in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $389). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,341). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $678.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

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

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 7 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.

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 June 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways can get you from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 19h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8735 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($617), Air India ($707), and Kuwait Airways ($721) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 43% 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $390. Kuwait Airways flights start at $420 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $445 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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?

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

    Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque can be visited by traveling about 21.1 mi, 4.5 mi, and 11.2 mi respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of $23 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $389). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,341). 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 9 airlines flying from New York to Colombo

Discover the top 9 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$617Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$707Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$721Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Gulf AirCheapest$790Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$802Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$828Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$845Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
JetBlueCheapest$1,068Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,092Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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