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$429+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CMB
May 30 — Jun 61
Sat 5/30
Sat 6/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 30, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:55 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop35h 20m
Gulf Air
Thu 11/194:55 pm
CMB
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JFK
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/29$874
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Tue 5/510:20 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/264:10 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$876
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/912:25 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/236:50 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$878
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/310:20 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/294:20 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$899
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 9/233:00 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops33h 10m
Gulf Air
Thu 10/155:20 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops25h 35m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/27$912
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 5/410:20 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/2310:00 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$914
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 4/302:45 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/309:50 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/25$917
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 10/113:00 pm
JFK
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CMB
2 stops33h 10m
Gulf Air
Sat 10/245:20 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/25$919
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3010:20 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop36h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 1/153:25 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$922
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 5/310:20 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/199:50 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$932
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 5/33:45 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/74:20 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/25$936

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 April 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$878
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$429
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$929
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

7:50 pm-5:20 am

1 stop24h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

6:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop37h 35m

$1,071
Quickest round-trip

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/14

11:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/4

3:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,239

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

10:20 pm-8:10 am

2 stops24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/4

10:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$1,248

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

10:20 pm-8:10 am

2 stops24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/26

2:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,248

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

10:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

8:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,248

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/19

10:20 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/31

8:35 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops55h 50m

$1,294

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/13

10:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/6

8:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,317

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

5:50 pm-9:40 am

3 stops30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

5:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 10m

$1,394

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/28

3:45 pm-3:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/26

10:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$1,503
Cheapest one-way

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

1:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

$437

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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 71 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 $846). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,585). 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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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 April 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,310 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Kuwait Airways
7.1
Good
344 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

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

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

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 20h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,239. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8727 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $570, IndiGo will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to IndiGo, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Kuwait Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $617 and $721, respectively. IndiGo is currently priced 46% 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $390. Users have also found prices from $420 and $445 on Kuwait Airways and Cathay Pacific, 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 Abu Dhabi.

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

    The majority of Abu Dhabi visitors spend their time at Emirates Palace, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Emirates Palace, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque are located about 21.1 mi, 4.5 mi, and 11.2 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can rent one for about $25 per day.

  • 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 Doha least often.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo?

    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 $846). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,585). 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$570Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$617Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$721Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Air IndiaCheapest$728Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$790Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$802Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$828Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$1,068Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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