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— JAF
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Mon 8/3
Mon 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Jaffna in 2026

Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 4, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 10/212:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/59:15 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,111
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 10/412:25 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/129:15 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,115
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/11:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop19h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/199:15 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,133
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 11/2412:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop20h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/69:15 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2312:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop20h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/77:25 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,143
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/811:30 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Air India
Tue 11/104:00 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop26h 45m
Air India
Deal found 6/29$1,149
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:25 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop26h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/46:50 am
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,163
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/53:00 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/164:30 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 11/54:55 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/224:00 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,168
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 12/313:00 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop37h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/319:50 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,171
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Sat 8/293:45 pm
JFK
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CMB
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/2712:30 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,172
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/61:25 am
EWR
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CMB
1 stop19h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/199:15 am
CMB
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EWR
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,173

Find flight deals to Jaffna

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 July 4, 2026.

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$1,111

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$406
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Locate flights to Jaffna that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 4, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 11/3

1:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/19

9:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,133

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 9/8

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/4

8:25 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,163
Quickest round-trip

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

10:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/28

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

$1,196

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/26

3:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/11

4:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop37h 55m

$1,238

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 11/4

11:45 pm-8:20 am

2 stops22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/19

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,248

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Thu 9/24

11:55 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops33h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/28

8:35 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops34h 15m

$1,298

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

10:20 pm-10:15 am

3 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/28

8:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,298

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

10:20 pm-10:15 am

3 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/4

8:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,298

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

10:20 pm-10:15 am

3 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

8:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,308

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/27

8:35 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops58h 15m

$1,395

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from New York to Jaffna takes 21 hours 30 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 Cathay Pacific.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $807
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $628
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $617
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $626

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 July 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar 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
3,606 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,606 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,403 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,606 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,741 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,606 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,473 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,606 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,010 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,606 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

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 35 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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