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$382+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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NYC — CMB
May 5 — May 121
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$870
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$382
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,001
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
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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. 16% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 4/282:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/289:45 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$827
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 9/81:55 amJFK - CMB
1 stop36h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/912:50 amCMB - JFK
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$832
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 9/168:20 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$843
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 9/1012:30 amEWR - CMB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/266:45 amCMB - EWR
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$873
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 9/1012:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/266:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$873
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:55 amJFK - CMB
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/204:30 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$940
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop31h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 6/41:05 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop32h 54mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$945
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 4/284:15 pmEWR - CMB
1 stop40h 30mAir India
Wed 5/288:20 amCMB - EWR
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 4/27$1,011
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/41:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/178:20 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,048
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:25 pmEWR - CMB
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/101:05 pmCMB - EWR
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,086
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:50 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops30h 30mIndiGo
Sun 9/2812:50 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops38h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 4/28$1,089
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 10/148:55 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops27h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/411:05 amCMB - JFK
2 stops34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,096

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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

Thu 5/8

11:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/19

10:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$852

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

10:40 pm-2:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/30

4:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$860

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 5/5

12:30 am-5:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/28

6:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$873

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

8:55 am-11:10 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/20

4:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 25m

$940

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

7:30 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/4

1:05 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop32h 54m

$945

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

7:50 pm-5:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/16

6:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$956

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

9:35 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops59h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/29

8:30 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$985

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

10:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/18

3:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,024

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 5/13

11:55 am-6:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/10

4:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 30m

$1,094

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/2

5:30 pm-3:05 am

2 stops24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/15

3:35 am-8:36 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$1,106

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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 York to Colombo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 York-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 York-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 April 25, 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 85 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 $1,049). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the morning.

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.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from New York to Colombo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($870), Qatar Airways ($912), and SriLankan Airlines ($953) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Etihad Airways is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $382. Qatar Airways flights start at $457 while deals on IndiGo start at $498 one-way.

  • 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 Sheikh Zayed Mosque 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 Sheikh Zayed Mosque can be visited by traveling about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 11.2 mi respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of $23 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Doha?

    Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are the most popular attractions in Doha if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are located about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those landing in Doha looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $29 per day.

  • 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 $1,049). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$761Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$762Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$819Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$897Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$1,032Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,084Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$1,179Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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