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Feb 11 — Feb 181
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Flights to Jaffna in 2026

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 12, 2026.

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$920

Round-trip from

$777

One-way from

$317
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 12, 2026.

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Tue 2/31:40 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop23h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 2/912:45 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12$770
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Tue 3/103:45 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop25h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/249:30 pm
CMB
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JFK
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/12$771
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Mon 2/169:00 am
JFK
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CMB
1 stop28h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 3/212:45 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12$777
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Wed 2/410:00 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 2/204:20 pm
CMB
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JFK
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/12$787
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Mon 2/210:05 am
JFK
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CMB
1 stop18h 25m
Air India
Tue 2/104:00 pm
CMB
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JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Air India
Deal found 1/11$788
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Sun 1/253:00 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop25h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/54:20 pm
CMB
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JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/10$789
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Wed 3/1110:00 am
JFK
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CMB
1 stop28h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/1712:45 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/11$790
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Wed 3/43:00 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/159:50 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/12$791
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Wed 2/1110:55 am
JFK
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CMB
1 stop33h 55m
Air India
Tue 3/178:20 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop35h 00m
Air India
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Mon 1/261:40 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop23h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 3/1812:45 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/10$795
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Mon 4/132:50 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop23h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 4/191:10 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop38h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/11$797
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Tue 3/1010:55 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/204:00 am
CMB
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JFK
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/11$798

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New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/4

1:10 am-6:00 am

1 stop38h 20m

$800

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

1:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 30m

$800

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

1:45 am-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

1:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 30m

$800

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

3:45 pm-2:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/9

4:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 20m

$840

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

3:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/15

10:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop32h 30m

$840

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

3:45 pm-2:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/9

4:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 20m

$840

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

3:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/10

4:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$840

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

10:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/13

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

$840

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

3:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/15

4:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 20m

$840

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

10:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/9

4:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 20m

$840

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

The best time to book flights to Jaffna is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from New York to Jaffna takes 20 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Jaffna are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $805
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $761
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $607
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $689

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Jaffna are Cathay Pacific, Air India and Kuwait Airways.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna 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 Jaffna when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, 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 Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated January 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,128 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,714 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,882 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 5 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1.0 mi away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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