How long does it take to fly to Colombo?

On average, it takes 20h 17m to fly from New York to Colombo 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). If you’re flying out of Newark and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 22h 05m.

What airlines fly to Colombo?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific 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 9 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from New York to Colombo refresh daily.

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As of June 2026, there are 9 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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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Colombo?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,555 to $1,182. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,062.

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11:30 am - 4:00 am

EWR

CMB

31h 00m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 7:30 am

CMB

EWR

25h 00m

1 stop

$1,062Air India

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

1:25 am - 5:55 am

EWR

CMB

19h 00m

1 stop

9:15 am - 11:30 pm

CMB

EWR

24h 45m

1 stop

$1,080Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3

12:25 am - 5:55 am

EWR

CMB

19h 00m

1 stop

9:15 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

$1,103Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Jan 27

1:00 pm - 8:35 pm

JFK

CMB

22h 05m

2 stops

9:50 pm - 8:35 am

CMB

JFK

20h 15m

1 stop

$1,108Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

9:59 am - 8:35 am

JFK

CMB

37h 06m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 4:00 pm

CMB

JFK

33h 10m

1 stop

$1,110Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 5

9:30 am - 8:35 pm

JFK

CMB

25h 35m

2 stops

4:10 am - 5:28 pm

CMB

JFK

22h 48m

2 stops

$1,111Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

9:59 am - 8:35 am

JFK

CMB

37h 06m

2 stops

10:00 am - 8:35 pm

CMB

JFK

44h 05m

2 stops

$1,113Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 5

9:00 am - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

28h 00m

1 stop

12:45 am - 5:45 am

CMB

JFK

39h 30m

1 stop

$1,116Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 29

11:20 am - 4:50 pm

JFK

CMB

20h 00m

1 stop

10:30 am - 8:50 am

CMB

JFK

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,125Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Sep 5

6:10 pm - 1:55 am

LGA

CMB

21h 15m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 5:42 pm

CMB

LGA

32h 42m

2 stops

$1,258Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

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Qatar Airways

Aug 5

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

CMB4:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 5

CMB10:30 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 50m

1 stop

JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,125

Qatar Airways

Jul 24

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 7

CMB10:30 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

JFK10:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,158

Qatar Airways

Oct 5

JFK6:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 05m

2 stops

CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 22

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 05m

1 stop

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,166

Cathay Pacific flights from New York to Colombo

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 16

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Dec 29

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

39h 30m

1 stop

JFK5:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,116

Cathay Pacific

Nov 13

JFK1:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 15

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

JFK12:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,201

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EWR - CMB

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Thu 9/10

11:30 am-4:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

4:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,062

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 10/26

1:25 am-5:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/3

9:15 am-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,080

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Mon 11/9

12:25 am-5:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/27

9:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,103

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JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

1:00 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/20

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,108

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/13

9:59 am-8:35 am

2 stops37h 06m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

4:20 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,110

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

9:30 am-8:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/20

4:10 am-5:28 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$1,111

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/13

9:59 am-8:35 am

2 stops37h 06m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

10:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$1,113

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/29

12:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop39h 30m

$1,116

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/5

11:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

10:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,125

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/11

6:10 pm-1:55 am

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/19

7:30 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$1,258

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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 June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Colombo from New York, with most prices found around $389. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of June, then departing from New York during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $587.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 $1,056 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 $973 on momondo.

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How far is New York to Colombo by plane?
Colombo is 8740.5 mi away from New York. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Colombo?
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As of June 2026, there are 9 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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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $617	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,365 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $707	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,959 reviews	Search Air India flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom $721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 346 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $790	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 234 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,450 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,410 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $845	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,068	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,980 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,092	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,579 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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