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

Air India, Etihad Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Colombo

How long does it take to fly to Colombo?

On average, it takes 19h 15m to fly from New York to Colombo if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Colombo). If you’re flying out of New York and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 20h 02m.

What airlines fly to Colombo?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo 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. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Colombo?

Prices for flights from New York to Colombo refresh daily.

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

As of January 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Colombo.

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

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.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $874 to $1,128. The lowest price recently found on this route was $749.

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10:05 am - 3:00 pm

JFK

CMB

18h 25m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 8:20 am

CMB

JFK

25h 50m

1 stop

$749Air India

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31

10:05 am - 3:00 pm

JFK

CMB

18h 25m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 8:50 am

CMB

JFK

26h 20m

1 stop

$751Air India

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16

9:00 am - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

28h 00m

1 stop

12:45 am - 12:00 pm

CMB

JFK

21h 45m

1 stop

$770Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 3

1:40 pm - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

23h 20m

1 stop

12:45 am - 1:00 pm

CMB

JFK

21h 45m

1 stop

$774Cathay Pacific

Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Mar 15

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$831Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, May 7

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m

1 stop

$835Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, May 7

2:15 pm - 1:55 am

LGA

CMB

25h 10m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 4:40 pm

CMB

LGA

30h 40m

2 stops

$995Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Mar 16

2:15 pm - 1:55 am

LGA

CMB

25h 10m

2 stops

4:15 am - 10:53 pm

CMB

LGA

28h 08m

2 stops

$1,053Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Mar 17

8:45 pm - 12:45 pm

LGA

CMB

30h 30m

2 stops

10:05 am - 1:36 pm

CMB

LGA

37h 01m

2 stops

$1,054Lufthansa

Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2

5:35 pm - 5:25 am

LGA

CMB

25h 20m

2 stops

12:25 am - 7:03 pm

CMB

LGA

28h 08m

2 stops

$1,076Lufthansa

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Mar 17

Air India flights from New York to Colombo

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Air India

Mar 2

JFK10:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

CMB3:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 31

CMB4:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

JFK8:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$749

Air India

Mar 5

JFK10:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

CMB3:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 16

CMB4:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 20m

1 stop

JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$751

Air India

Mar 9

JFK11:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

CMB3:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 23

CMB4:00 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 20m

1 stop

JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$757

SWISS flights from New York to Colombo

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SWISS

Apr 23

EWR9:45 pmNewark

25h 10m

2 stops

CMB8:25 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

May 7

CMB11:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

42h 00m

1 stop

EWR8:15 pmNewark

$1,060

SWISS

Jan 22

EWR10:00 pmNewark

25h 55m

1 stop

CMB10:25 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jan 31

CMB12:25 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 43m

2 stops

EWR7:38 pmNewark

$1,063

SWISS

Jan 25

EWR10:00 pmNewark

25h 45m

1 stop

CMB10:15 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 3

CMB11:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

43h 15m

1 stop

EWR8:30 pmNewark

$1,064

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JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

10:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/31

4:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

$749

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

10:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 20m

$751

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$770

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/15

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$774

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 4/22

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/7

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$831

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 4/5

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/7

6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$835

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

2:15 pm-1:55 am

2 stops25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/16

7:30 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$995

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

2:15 pm-1:55 am

2 stops25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

4:15 am-10:53 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,053

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/24

8:45 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/2

10:05 am-1:36 pm

2 stops37h 01m

$1,054

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

5:35 pm-5:25 am

2 stops25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

12:25 am-7:03 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,076

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Colombo from New York, with most prices found around $853. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of November, then departing from New York during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $871.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around $1,093 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from New York for as low as $931 on momondo.

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Colombo is 8740.5 mi away from New York. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 25m.
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As of January 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Colombo.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Colombo?
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.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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IndiGo	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 527 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $617	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,140 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $670	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,977 reviews	Search Air India flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom $719	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 327 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $790	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 223 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,374 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $840	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,200 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $844	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,718 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,068	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,891 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,093	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,646 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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