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$499+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to New York, NY (NYC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — NYC
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to New York

Cheapest flights from Colombo to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/178:20 amCMB - EWR
1 stop35h 15mAir India
Wed 1/2811:15 amEWR - CMB
1 stop25h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/16$642
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:50 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 1/289:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$958
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/176:40 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/283:40 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,147
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:40 amCMB - JFK
2 stops26h 45mEmirates
Wed 1/2810:40 amJFK - CMB
2 stops21h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/16$1,187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/172:00 pmCMB - LGA
2 stops32h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/283:20 pmLGA - CMB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:05 pmCMB - EWR
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/210:05 pmEWR - CMB
2 stops59h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,317
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:25 amCMB - EWR
2 stops30h 42mAir Canada
Wed 1/287:27 pmEWR - CMB
2 stops30h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$1,322
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:15 pmCMB - JFK
3 stops33h 10mEmirates
Sat 12/2711:00 pmJFK - CMB
2 stops32h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/15$1,369
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/178:15 pmCMB - EWR
3 stops35h 25mEmirates
Wed 1/2811:45 pmEWR - CMB
3 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,392
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:15 amCMB - EWR
3 stops44h 25mEmirates
Fri 1/211:45 pmEWR - CMB
3 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/15$1,592
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/178:50 pmCMB - LGA
2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 1/285:45 pmLGA - CMB
2 stops21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,635
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:05 pmCMB - EWR
1 stop26h 30mAir India
Fri 1/211:15 amEWR - CMB
1 stop41h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/15$1,724

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$717
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$499
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$831
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York that are best for you.

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ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/21

7:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

Newark

Tue 2/3

11:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$812

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

5:15 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 45m

Newark

Fri 8/28

11:30 am-5:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

$824

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/7

4:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop27h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

11:10 am-8:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

$884

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/21

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Newark

Mon 2/2

6:05 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$894

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/21

6:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Newark

Sun 2/1

7:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$900

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/20

4:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Newark

Sat 1/31

11:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop42h 20m

$938

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/21

6:40 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Newark

Tue 2/3

8:50 pm-5:00 am

2 stops45h 40m

$940

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/20

2:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

3:40 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$947

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/31

4:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Newark

Sat 2/7

11:15 am-7:20 am

1 stop33h 35m

$951

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/26

4:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

3:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$968

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Deals found on 12/15

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to New York in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New York 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 Colombo to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York (average of $703). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 CMB to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of 1-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $920.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 40m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,105 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,952 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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

    Air India, Etihad Airways, and Air Canada can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in just under 24h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8735 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air India ($633), Etihad Airways ($931), and Turkish Airlines ($948) offers the cheapest pricing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York are IndiGo ($373), Air India ($427), and Turkish Airlines ($452).

  • What are the most popular routes from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

    When deciding which route to take from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York consider Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Newark, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - New York LaGuardia as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to New York 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York (average of $703). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 5 airlines flying from Colombo to New York

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to New York. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$633Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$931Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$948Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,080Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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