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$1,242+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMB
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Colombo

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 January 21, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/211:27 pm
MSY
-
CMB
2 stops46h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/2712:45 am
CMB
-
MSY
2 stops33h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,242
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:10 am
MSY
-
CMB
2 stops33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/288:20 pm
CMB
-
MSY
2 stops44h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,353
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/277:38 pm
MSY
-
CMB
2 stops41h 42m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 4/101:05 am
CMB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,385
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/277:00 am
MSY
-
CMB
2 stops33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/1110:30 am
CMB
-
MSY
2 stops37h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,503
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1811:50 am
MSY
-
CMB
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/11:10 pm
CMB
-
MSY
2 stops56h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,602
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/212:13 pm
MSY
-
CMB
2 stops38h 12m
Emirates
Wed 1/288:15 pm
CMB
-
MSY
3 stops35h 21m
Emirates
Deal found 1/20$1,898
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 3/272:13 pm
MSY
-
CMB
2 stops31h 32m
Emirates
Sat 4/118:35 pm
CMB
-
MSY
3 stops35h 27m
Emirates
Deal found 1/19$2,418
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 7/183:30 pm
MSY
-
CMB
3 stops32h 15m
Emirates
Sat 8/18:35 pm
CMB
-
MSY
3 stops35h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 1/20$2,612

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

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$1,385
(Gurufare)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 January 21, 2026.
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

Fri 3/27

7:38 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops41h 42m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/10

1:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,385

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

7:00 am-2:45 am

2 stops33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/11

10:30 am-1:28 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$1,503

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/18

11:50 am-6:30 pm

3 stops44h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/1

1:10 pm-10:54 am

2 stops56h 14m

$1,602

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

2:13 pm-8:15 am

2 stops31h 32m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/11

8:35 pm-9:32 pm

3 stops35h 27m

$2,418

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/18

3:30 pm-10:15 am

3 stops32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/1

8:35 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops35h 10m

$2,612

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Deals found on 1/20

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans 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 Orleans to Colombo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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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 January 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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
3,718 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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. 1 airline has 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?

    Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways can get you from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 33h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 27m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,046), offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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