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$348+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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NYC — CMB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Round-trip from

$811
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$348
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$927
From New York (NYC) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($171 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

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Thu 11/134:55 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 20mKuwait Airways
Thu 11/202:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop22h 05mKuwait Airways
Deal found 9/15$811
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Wed 11/261:45 amJFK - CMB
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/1912:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$815
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Thu 11/132:25 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/219:50 amCMB - JFK
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$818
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Thu 9/181:55 amJFK - CMB
1 stop36h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/2512:50 amCMB - JFK
1 stop45h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$821
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Mon 12/299:00 amJFK - CMB
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1212:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$826
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Sun 11/231:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/1612:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$831
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Tue 11/181:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/612:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$834
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Sun 9/141:55 amJFK - CMB
1 stop36h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/2412:50 amCMB - JFK
1 stop38h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$837
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Wed 10/2912:55 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops35h 20mGulf Air
Sat 12/134:55 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops26h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 9/13$839
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Thu 10/303:25 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/169:50 amCMB - JFK
1 stop39h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$844
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/293:25 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/169:50 amCMB - JFK
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/14$845
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Mon 10/1312:30 amEWR - CMB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/47:40 amCMB - EWR
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$852

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York 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

Wed 11/5

1:45 am-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/5

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$811

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

1:35 am-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/23

12:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop39h 30m

$831

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

3:45 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop38h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/28

4:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

$872

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/21

11:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/25

4:55 pm-9:10 am

2 stops26h 45m

$876

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/23

11:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/25

4:55 pm-9:10 am

2 stops26h 45m

$911

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

7:50 pm-5:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$997

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

11:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/28

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

$1,037

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

3:45 pm-2:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/27

9:50 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,043

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/30

11:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/17

4:55 pm-9:10 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,047

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

2:25 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/30

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop39h 55m

$1,049

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Colombo. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 67 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $762.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 07m.

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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways from New York 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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, and Gulf Air can get you from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 35h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8727 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air India ($670), Cathay Pacific ($733), and Turkish Airlines ($762) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Air India is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

    Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers can be visited by traveling about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 20.8 mi respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of $26 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$670Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$733Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$762Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$811Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$817Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$926Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IndiGoCheapest$981Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EmiratesCheapest$1,084Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,241Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,253Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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