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$605+ Cheap flights from Sri Lanka 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — NYC
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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Cheap flight deals from Sri Lanka to New York

Cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sri Lanka to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 15, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/59:55 am
CMB
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JFK
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/179:00 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$880
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 11/156:40 pm
CMB
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EWR
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/226:00 pm
EWR
-
CMB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$897
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/42:00 pm
CMB
-
EWR
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/286:00 pm
EWR
-
CMB
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$898
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 12/42:45 am
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 2/174:55 pm
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop22h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 6/12$901
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/56:40 pm
CMB
-
EWR
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/179:30 pm
EWR
-
CMB
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$907
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 11/46:40 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/284:10 pm
JFK
-
CMB
3 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$960
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/292:10 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 00m
Air India
Thu 10/811:55 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop24h 55m
Air India
Deal found 6/11$963
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:40 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop42h 10m
Air India
Tue 9/1511:10 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop26h 30m
Air India
Deal found 6/15$972
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/152:00 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/224:10 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$982
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 9/1611:40 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop42h 10m
Air India
Wed 1/2011:55 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop32h 55m
Air India
Deal found 6/12$1,022
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/47:15 pm
CMB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 05m
Air India
Thu 1/2811:55 am
JFK
-
CMB
1 stop41h 40m
Air India
Deal found 6/11$1,042
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Tue 12/12:00 pm
CMB
-
JFK
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/304:10 pm
JFK
-
CMB
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,047

Find flight deals from Sri Lanka to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sri Lanka to New York flight deals. Data was last updated June 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$880
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$605
(oojo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,165
From Sri Lanka to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Sri Lanka to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($193 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sri Lanka 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 June 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sri Lanka to New York that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/15

4:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/22

10:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 45m

$1,111
Quickest round-trip

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/13

6:50 am-5:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/19

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

$1,130

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/27

10:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

3:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

$1,140

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/12

4:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

11:20 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,152

ColomboNewark

CMB - EWR

CMBEWR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/4

7:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Newark

Wed 1/27

12:25 am-5:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

$1,154

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/8

8:35 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/19

10:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,196

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/24

2:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

10:20 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops34h 40m

$1,213

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/6

2:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

10:20 pm-10:15 am

3 stops26h 25m

$1,226

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/9

2:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

10:20 pm-10:15 am

3 stops26h 25m

$1,226

ColomboNew York

CMB - JFK

CMBJFK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/19

5:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop24h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

10:20 pm-10:15 am

3 stops25h 25m

$1,228

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sri Lanka to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to New York?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to New York (average of $467). Flying from Sri Lanka to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $990). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Sri Lanka to New York?

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sri Lanka to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 June 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from Sri Lanka to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to New York?

    Departing from Sri Lanka to New York will take you 20h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8727 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sri Lanka to New York one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $435. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Sri Lanka to New York for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka to New York?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to New York (average of $467). Flying from Sri Lanka to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $990). 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 Sri Lanka to New York

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sri Lanka 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 June 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$633Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$916Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$978Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,130Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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