What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Gulf Air are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

How long does it take to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

On average, it takes 21h 28m to fly from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport if you fly out of New York (the most popular airport in New York) and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport). If you’re flying out of Newark and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 22h 05m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 29m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $828.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 03m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 43% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New York according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,458 to $1,050. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,007.

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11:55 am - 9:45 am

JFK

CMB

35h 20m

2 stops

4:55 pm - 9:10 am

CMB

JFK

26h 45m

2 stops

$1,007Gulf Air

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5

11:55 am - 4:05 pm

JFK

CMB

42h 40m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 8:20 am

CMB

JFK

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,010Air India

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

11:55 am - 4:05 pm

JFK

CMB

42h 40m

1 stop

8:00 am - 9:40 am

CMB

JFK

35h 10m

1 stop

$1,019Air India

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

2:55 pm - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

23h 05m

1 stop

12:50 am - 8:35 pm

CMB

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$1,020Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

11:55 am - 4:05 pm

JFK

CMB

42h 40m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 8:20 am

CMB

JFK

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,026Air India

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 13

10:00 am - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

28h 00m

1 stop

12:50 am - 8:35 pm

CMB

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$1,031Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 22

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$1,088Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 16

1:25 am - 6:10 am

EWR

CMB

19h 15m

1 stop

7:40 am - 11:30 pm

CMB

EWR

26h 20m

1 stop

$1,103Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

4:01 pm - 3:05 am

LGA

CMB

25h 34m

2 stops

3:35 am - 10:46 pm

CMB

LGA

28h 41m

2 stops

$1,291American Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 28

11:09 am - 3:05 am

LGA

CMB

30h 26m

2 stops

4:35 am - 11:38 pm

CMB

LGA

28h 33m

2 stops

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 17 - Mon, Jun 29

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Sep 10

JFK11:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 40m

1 stop

CMB4:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 20

CMB4:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

JFK8:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,010

Air India

Sep 10

JFK11:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 40m

1 stop

CMB4:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 20

CMB8:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JFK9:40 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,019

Air India

Oct 4

JFK11:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 40m

1 stop

CMB4:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 13

CMB4:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

JFK8:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,026

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Nov 8

EWR11:45 pmNewark

24h 00m

3 stops

CMB10:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 12

CMB2:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

EWR9:10 pmNewark

$1,219

Emirates

Sep 6

EWR11:55 pmNewark

23h 05m

2 stops

CMB8:30 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 21

CMB2:55 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

EWR9:20 pmNewark

$1,248

Emirates

Sep 6

EWR11:55 pmNewark

31h 25m

2 stops

CMB4:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 20

CMB10:05 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 45m

2 stops

EWR9:20 pmNewark

$1,269

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11:55 am-4:05 pm

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4:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,026

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JFK - CMB

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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10:00 am-11:30 pm

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Tue 9/22

12:50 am-8:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,031

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Sun 10/4

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

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Fri 10/16

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,088

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 10/27

1:25 am-6:10 am

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/5

7:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,103

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/13

4:01 pm-3:05 am

2 stops25h 34m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/28

3:35 am-10:46 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,291

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/17

11:09 am-3:05 am

2 stops30h 26m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/29

4:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,315

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of June, then book flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New York during November instead. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in November, while not as cheap as those in June, still average around $587.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,058 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New York for as low as $902 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight.

How have New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 19h 20m

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How far is New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 8725.9 mi away from New York. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 20m.
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As of May 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Etihad Airways (48% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (15%), Cathay Pacific (13%), and JetBlue (11%).

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