Find Cheap Flights from New York to Colombo (NYC - CMB)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Colombo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$725	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 36 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Colombo is currently $725
Cheapest one-way flight	$361	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 36 hr Wed, Jan 21	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Colombo is currently $361
Last-minute weekend getaway	$875	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 36 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Colombo is currently $875
Cheapest business class flights	$3,910	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 27 hr Mon, Jan 19 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Colombo is currently $3,910

Fastest flight	18 hr 15 min	The fastest flight with stops from New York to Colombo takes 18 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Colombo is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $760–880
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,350–1,600

Popular airlines from New York to Colombo

Emirates

from $1,200

Typical price: $1,300–2,200

49 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CMB Every day
Qatar Airways

from $867

Typical price: $1,000–2,050

42 weekly connecting flights

JFK - CMB Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,302

Typical price: $1,150–3,000

35 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CMB Every day
Etihad

from $830

Typical price: $920–1,950

28 weekly connecting flights

JFK - CMB Every day
SWISS

from $1,278

Typical price: $1,550–3,400

22 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CMB Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cathay Pacific

from $725

Typical price: $840–2,450

21 weekly connecting flights

JFK - CMB Every day

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 39 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston United States 3 hr 41 min 192 mi

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 40 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)

Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 40 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Colombo

When are the cheapest days to fly from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest flights from New York to Colombo are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $760 to $880.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $725. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $361.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Colombo is $1,200, flying from Jan 11 to Jan 26.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Colombo is $867, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Colombo is $1,302, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 11.
The cheapest Etihad flight from New York to Colombo is $830, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Colombo is $1,278, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Colombo is $725, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.

What are the cheapest flights from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Colombo starts at $725 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $361 and departs on Wed, Jan 21.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Colombo?

18 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Colombo.

When should you fly to Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from New York to Colombo?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Colombo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from New York to Colombo?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Colombo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Colombo.

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 49 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Colombo are:

Qatar Airways offers 42 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Turkish Airlines offers 35 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Etihad offers 28 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
SWISS offers 22 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Cathay Pacific offers 21 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Colombo.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $725. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $361.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Colombo is $1,200, flying from Jan 11 to Jan 26.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Colombo is $867, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Colombo is $1,302, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 11.
The cheapest Etihad flight from New York to Colombo is $830, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Colombo is $1,278, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Colombo is $725, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.

Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Colombo?

No airline flies direct from New York to Colombo.

There are 49 Emirates connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Qatar Airways connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Etihad connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 SWISS connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 21 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Colombo at price $875 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Colombo?

No airline flies direct from New York to Colombo.

There are 49 Emirates connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Qatar Airways connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Etihad connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 SWISS connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 21 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from New York to Colombo available?

There are no direct flights from New York to Colombo.

How can I find nonstop flights from New York to Colombo?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Colombo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Colombo start at $3,910 from Mon, Jan 19 to Mon, Feb 2 with Turkish Airlines.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Colombo start at $725 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4.

How can I book business class trips from New York to Colombo?

To book business class trips from New York to Colombo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from New York to Colombo next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Colombo starts at $875 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Cathay Pacific.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from New York to Colombo?

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Colombo at price $875 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from New York to Colombo?

To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Colombo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.