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$406+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

NYC — CMB
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Colombo

Cheapest flights from New York to Colombo

Fri 11/1311:55 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Thu 11/265:00 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 11/9$959
Mon 11/3010:05 am -
1 stop18h 40m
Thu 12/174:15 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/9$964
Tue 12/111:55 am -
1 stop19h 50m
Wed 12/169:40 am -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 11/9$971
Thu 11/2611:55 am -
1 stop29h 45m
Thu 12/104:15 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/9$981
Sun 11/2911:55 am -
1 stop29h 45m
Thu 12/174:15 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/9$986
Fri 11/2711:55 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Thu 12/35:00 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 11/7$988
Wed 11/2511:55 am -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 12/99:40 am -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 11/10$994
Fri 11/2711:55 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Tue 12/155:00 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 11/7$999
Fri 11/1311:55 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Sat 11/215:00 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 11/5$1,008
Fri 11/2710:05 am -
1 stop18h 40m
Thu 12/105:05 pm -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 11/10$1,009
Sun 11/1511:55 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Sat 12/55:00 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 11/6$1,028
Wed 12/211:45 pm -
3 stops32h 10m
Tue 12/88:15 pm -
3 stops35h 25m
Deal found 11/6$1,124

Find flight deals from New York to Colombo

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$850
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$406
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,059
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights.
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. 8% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/19

11:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

NewarkColombo

EWR Newark - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 2/22

11:15 am-4:10 am

1 stop30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$446

New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/22

10:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$446

NewarkColombo

EWR Newark - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 12/2

7:35 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$654

New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

7:25 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$654

New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

9:05 pm-10:55 am

3 stops27h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$666

NewarkColombo

EWR Newark - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 2/22

11:15 pm-10:50 am

2 stops49h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$668

New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/22

3:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$690

NewarkColombo

EWR Newark - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EWRCMB

Newark

Fri 3/19

11:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$702

New YorkColombo

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

1:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$727

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Colombo

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 York-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 York-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $940). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $875 and $1,285 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $850 on Air India (Jan 13-Mar 20).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% 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?

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $740.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 20m.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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

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 60 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar 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

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 18h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 25m. 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, Cathay Pacific ($617), Air India ($707), and Gulf Air ($716) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 46% 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 $394. Qatar Airways flights start at $453 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $564 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?

    Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, 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. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can be visited by traveling about 5.2 mi, 21.1 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 $34 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $940). Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$617Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$707Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$716Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$721Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$804Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$828Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$909Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
JetBlueCheapest$1,079Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,081Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$2,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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