How long is the flight from New Orleans to Sri Lanka?

There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Sri Lanka in 42h 02m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between New Orleans and Sri Lanka is about 9780 mi.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Sri Lanka (average of $1,039). Flying from New Orleans to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,762). 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.

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Sri Lanka?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Sri Lanka from New Orleans. Prices for February average $1,456 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,126. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 47% on your journey compared to booking in December

What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Sri Lanka?

For a flight from New Orleans to Sri Lanka, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

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Popular in	December
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Average price	$1,527

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mar. 12/3010:56 amMSY - CMB

2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines

mar. 1/67:30 pmCMB - MSY

2 stops31h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/19

$2,113

mar. 12/302:12 pmMSY - CMB

2 stops24h 13mQatar Airways

lun. 1/54:15 amCMB - MSY

2 stops27h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/19

$2,183

mar. 12/307:55 pmMSY - CMB

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

lun. 1/512:45 amCMB - MSY

2 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19

$2,525

mar. 12/303:42 pmMSY - CMB

2 stops29h 08mEmirates

mar. 1/68:15 pmCMB - MSY

3 stops35h 05mEmirates

Deal found 8/19

$2,687

mar. 12/307:55 pmMSY - CMB

2 stops26h 20mBritish Airways

lun. 1/54:15 amCMB - MSY

3 stops30h 17mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/19

$2,971

jue. 8/289:55 pmMSY - CMB

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

mar. 9/91:05 pmCMB - MSY

1 stop41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$5,403

jue. 8/2812:18 pmMSY - CMB

2 stops42h 02mQatar Airways

mar. 9/98:20 pmCMB - MSY

2 stops47h 59mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/18

$5,671

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jue. 8/289:55 pmMSY - CMB

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

mar. 9/91:05 pmCMB - MSY

1 stop41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$5,403

jue. 8/2812:18 pmMSY - CMB

2 stops42h 02mQatar Airways

mar. 9/98:20 pmCMB - MSY

2 stops47h 59mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/18

$5,671

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jue. 8/289:55 pmMSY - CMB

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

mar. 9/91:05 pmCMB - MSY

1 stop41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$5,403

jue. 8/2812:18 pmMSY - CMB

2 stops42h 02mQatar Airways

mar. 9/98:20 pmCMB - MSY

2 stops47h 59mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/19

$5,671

jue. 8/283:25 pmMSY - CMB

2 stops30h 40mEmirates

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3 stops35h 37mEmirates

Deal found 8/18

$10,174

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Qatar Airways

7.4

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6.0

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Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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7.4

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3,611 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,611 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Sri Lanka?
For a flight from New Orleans to Sri Lanka, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Sri Lanka?
There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Sri Lanka in 42h 02m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between New Orleans and Sri Lanka is about 9780 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Sri Lanka 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 New Orleans to Sri Lanka?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Sri Lanka (average of $1,039). Flying from New Orleans to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,762). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Sri Lanka

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$980	Average$1,442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,064	Average$1,420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

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