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$1,592+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMB
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
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 October 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,592
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,283
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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 October 22, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 11/224:46 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops45h 39mQatar Airways
Sun 11/307:30 pmCMB - MSY
2 stops39h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/20$1,843
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/222:14 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops30h 36mEmirates
Sun 11/308:15 pmCMB - MSY
3 stops35h 20mEmirates
Deal found 10/20$2,489
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:05 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops54h 55mAir Canada
Wed 1/712:50 pmCMB - MSY
2 stops63h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 10/21$2,527
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/227:55 pmMSY - CMB
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/307:30 pmCMB - MSY
2 stops57h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$2,580
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:55 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 1/710:15 amCMB - MSY
2 stops41h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/21$2,634
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:58 amMSY - CMB
2 stops35h 17mQatar Airways
Thu 1/111:15 amCMB - MSY
2 stops44h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/21$2,698
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/172:29 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops28h 11mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/610:00 pmCMB - MSY
2 stops36h 31mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/21$2,744
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/165:15 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/67:40 amCMB - MSY
2 stops44h 27mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/21$2,773
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:47 pmMSY - CMB
2 stops60h 03mQatar Airways
Thu 1/111:15 amCMB - MSY
2 stops43h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/21$2,817

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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

Thu 3/12

10:20 am-1:55 am

2 stops29h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/16

4:15 am-10:13 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,592

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

3:58 pm-8:20 am

2 stops29h 52m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/15

2:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,668

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/22

4:46 pm-1:55 am

2 stops45h 39m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/30

7:30 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops39h 53m

$1,843

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/22

2:14 pm-10:15 am

3 stops32h 31m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/30

8:15 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops35h 20m

$2,489

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/22

7:55 pm-4:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/30

7:30 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops57h 55m

$2,580

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

6:55 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/7

10:15 am-3:57 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$2,634

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

9:58 am-8:45 am

2 stops35h 17m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

4:15 am-8:43 pm

2 stops51h 58m

$2,700

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Deals found on 10/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Colombo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Orleans-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 Orleans-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 Orleans-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% 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 October 22, 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
3,653 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
3,653 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,653 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
11,028 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,653 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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

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

  • 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.

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

    Qatar Airways and Emirates can get you from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 29h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 47m. The distance from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 9780 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 33% 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.

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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 October 22, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,064Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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