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$591+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Colombo

Best flights from New Orleans to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 amMSY - CMB
2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 4/1110:30 amCMB - MSY
2 stops46h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,441
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:00 amMSY - CMB
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/206:50 amCMB - MSY
2 stops50h 13mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,548
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 4/164:00 pmMSY - CMB
3 stops31h 45mEmirates
Mon 4/208:35 pmCMB - MSY
3 stops35h 12mEmirates
Deal found 12/9$1,670

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,439
(oojo)

One-way from

$591
(Kiwi.com)
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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 Orleans

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New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

7:00 am-1:55 am

2 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/11

10:30 am-10:51 pm

2 stops46h 51m

$1,441

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-5:20 am

2 stops35h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/20

6:50 am-10:33 pm

2 stops50h 13m

$1,548

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

4:00 pm-10:15 am

3 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/20

8:35 pm-9:17 pm

3 stops35h 12m

$1,670

New OrleansColombo

MSY - CMB

MSYCMB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

5:59 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops57h 46m

$591

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Deals found on 12/10

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 12, 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.

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 December 12, 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
3,677 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
3,677 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
11,050 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

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.

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

    Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 32h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 25m. 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, Qatar Airways ($1,064), and American Airlines ($1,126) 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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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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,064Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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