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$479+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Sri Lanka

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CMB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Sri Lanka

Cheapest flights from New York to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Sri Lanka. 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 12/17. 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 12/3111:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops35h 20mGulf Air
Thu 1/294:55 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops26h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 12/17$891
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops35h 20mGulf Air
Tue 1/274:55 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops26h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 12/17$929
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops35h 20mGulf Air
Sat 1/314:55 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops26h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 12/17$979
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 12/313:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/294:00 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,019
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/284:00 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,032
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 12/313:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 1/274:00 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,046
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/303:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/304:30 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,076
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/299:30 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,127
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:00 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/304:00 amCMB - JFK
1 stop39h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,147
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.
Sun 12/2811:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/294:55 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,207
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.
Sun 12/2811:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/314:55 pmCMB - JFK
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,208
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:15 amEWR - CMB
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Wed 1/287:15 pmCMB - EWR
1 stop24h 20mAir India
Deal found 12/17$1,402

Find flight deals from New York to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$798
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$479
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,867
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Sri Lanka 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 New York to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

1:45 am-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/29

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$825

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/23

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/31

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$825

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/23

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/30

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$825

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/28

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$851

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/14

12:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop39h 30m

$864

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

3:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/15

9:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$911

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

11:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/19

4:55 pm-10:10 am

2 stops26h 45m

$919

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

10:20 am-1:55 am

1 stop29h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/16

7:30 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$966

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

11:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/21

4:55 pm-10:10 am

2 stops26h 45m

$969

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/26

1:10 pm-1:55 am

2 stops26h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/11

4:15 am-10:49 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$986

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka

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

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka (average of $643). Flying from New York to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of $931). 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 NYC to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Sri Lanka. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Sri Lanka in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways from New York to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $812, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from New York in 18h 25m. New York and Sri Lanka are separated by a distance of 8727 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 to fly from New York to Sri Lanka one-way?

    $398 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $412 and $425, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Sri Lanka?

    The most popular route from New York to Sri Lanka is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You may also consider Newark - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or New York LaGuardia - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sri Lanka (average of $643). Flying from New York to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of $931). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Sri Lanka. 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
Cathay PacificCheapest$617Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$670Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$790Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$808Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$829Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
IndiGoCheapest$981Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetBlueCheapest$1,068Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$1,148Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,241Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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