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$528+ 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — NYC
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 4/144:00 pm
CMB
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EWR
1 stop25h 00m
Air India
Tue 4/2111:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop21h 15m
Air India
Deal found 2/3$697
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:05 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 25m
Air India
Mon 4/2711:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop34h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/1$733
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:00 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 00m
Air India
Mon 4/2011:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop34h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/3$790
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 4/65:05 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 25m
Air India
Tue 4/2111:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop34h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/2$793
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:05 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 25m
Air India
Mon 4/2011:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop34h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/3$797
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/165:15 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop23h 45m
Air India
Thu 4/2311:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop34h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/3$838
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:15 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop23h 45m
Air India
Fri 9/1811:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop32h 40m
Air India
Deal found 2/2$859
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/262:45 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 5/205:55 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop22h 30m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 2/3$897
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/264:55 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 45m
Gulf Air
Wed 5/203:00 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop33h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/3$927
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/44:00 pm
CMB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 00m
Air India
Tue 4/2111:30 am
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop43h 05m
Air India
Deal found 2/2$931
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:50 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop40h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1810:00 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/1$937
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:20 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 10m
Gulf Air
Wed 4/223:00 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops33h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/3$947

Find flight deals from Colombo to New York

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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$697
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$528
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,012
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 3, 2026.
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 4/15

7:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

Newark

Tue 4/21

11:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$797

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/6

5:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 25m

Newark

Tue 4/21

11:30 am-7:00 am

1 stop34h 00m

$804

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/2

4:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

10:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop18h 25m

$949

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/6

4:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

10:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop24h 45m

$949

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/14

4:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

3:45 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$959

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/16

5:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

3:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 10m

$969

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

4:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop24h 45m

$989

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

4:20 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop33h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

3:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$989

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

3:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

$989

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/4

10:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop39h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:20 pm-3:00 am

1 stop19h 10m

$989

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Compare providers for flights from Colombo to New York

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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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 $1,214). 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 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.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% 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 February 3, 2026.
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
3,500 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,500 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,500 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,500 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
7.3
Good
1,380 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,500 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
4,210 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,500 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
2,972 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,500 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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 Gulf Air can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in just under 25h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 35m. 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 ($920), and Turkish Airlines ($948) offers the cheapest pricing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York. These flights start at 45% 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Newark 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 $1,214). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$633Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$920Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$948Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,098Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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