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$448+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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NYC — CMB
May 20 — May 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Colombo

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$920
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$448
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,185
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 ($227 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 11/47:15 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$860
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:45 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/264:30 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/14$883
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/131:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop30h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/33:25 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$914
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1911:10 amJFK - CMB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2812:50 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$920
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:30 amEWR - CMB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/266:45 amCMB - EWR
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$941
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/266:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$942
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:52 amEWR - CMB
2 stops29h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/264:35 amCMB - EWR
2 stops28h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$991
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1911:10 amJFK - CMB
1 stop36h 00mAir India
Tue 5/274:00 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mAir India
Deal found 5/14$1,005
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Thu 6/512:35 amJFK - CMB
2 stops25h 45mIndiGo
Fri 6/1312:50 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops43h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 5/15$1,043
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Tue 9/25:30 pmLGA - CMB
2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 9/153:35 amCMB - LGA
2 stops25h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,106
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sun 8/3110:20 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops24h 20mEmirates
Tue 9/98:35 pmCMB - JFK
3 stops31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 5/15$1,132
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Sun 8/312:18 pmEWR - CMB
2 stops27h 17mQatar Airways
Sun 9/73:35 amCMB - EWR
2 stops28h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,176

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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

Mon 5/19

11:10 am-2:30 am

2 stops29h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/28

12:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop28h 35m

$920

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/19

11:10 am-8:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/27

4:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,005

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/23

2:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/10

4:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,018

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/12

6:45 am-11:50 am

2 stops43h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/24

12:50 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$1,027

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/20

11:20 am-2:05 am

1 stop29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/19

3:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,187

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 6/11

8:25 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/24

9:45 pm-7:10 pm

3 stops30h 55m

$1,220

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/30

10:20 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/6

10:05 pm-8:50 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,249

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 6/3

8:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/24

4:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,298

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 5/19

4:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/27

1:05 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,312

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/6

3:30 pm-5:25 am

3 stops28h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/13

6:55 pm-7:31 pm

3 stops34h 06m

$1,370

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 May 9, 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 $1,049). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 May 15, 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.

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 May 15, 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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, Air India ($1,005), Etihad Airways ($1,018), and IndiGo ($1,047) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Air India is currently priced 13% 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $448. Qatar Airways flights start at $459 while deals on IndiGo start at $518 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 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi 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 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can be visited by traveling about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 4.5 mi respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of $25 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 $30 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 $1,843). 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 May 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$761Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$762Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$819Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$850Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$897Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$1,084Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$1,179Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,241Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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