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$1,363+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMB
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 August 14, 2025.

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$1,363
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,527
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 11/296:06 amMSY - CMB
2 stops32h 19mQatar Airways
Sat 12/67:30 pmCMB - MSY
2 stops45h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,504
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/292:14 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops30h 36mEmirates
Sat 12/68:15 pmCMB - MSY
3 stops35h 19mEmirates
Deal found 8/14$1,753
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/297:55 pmMSY - CMB
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/52:20 amCMB - MSY
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$2,140
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/179:34 amMSY - CMB
2 stops30h 01mQatar Airways
Tue 8/1911:25 amCMB - MSY
2 stops52h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$2,311
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Sun 8/1710:43 amMSY - CMB
2 stops28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/191:05 pmCMB - MSY
1 stop41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$2,644
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/2812:18 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops30h 27mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/96:45 amCMB - MSY
2 stops47h 01mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/14$4,649
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:21 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops28h 09mQatar Airways
Mon 9/83:35 amCMB - MSY
2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/14$6,161

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

7:55 pm-4:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/23

2:20 am-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,363

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

5:30 pm-6:10 am

2 stops25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/24

7:40 am-10:07 am

2 stops37h 57m

$1,376

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

8:30 am-2:45 am

2 stops30h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/23

4:15 am-4:32 pm

2 stops47h 47m

$1,413

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/29

6:06 am-1:55 am

2 stops32h 19m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/6

7:30 pm-5:32 am

2 stops45h 32m

$1,504

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

2:21 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops40h 34m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/24

8:15 pm-7:50 pm

3 stops35h 05m

$1,697

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/29

2:14 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops40h 41m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/6

8:15 pm-8:04 pm

3 stops35h 19m

$1,753

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to CMB?

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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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 August 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Qatar Airways and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($980), and Qatar Airways ($1,064) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,041). Flying from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,768). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Colombo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 August 14, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,064Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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