What airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from New York according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Average flight duration from New York to Sri Lanka depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 20h on average, while flying from Newark to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 25h 30m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

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

Air India and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Sri Lanka

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

Prices for flights from New York to Sri Lanka refresh daily.

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As of December 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Sri Lanka.

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

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 Sri Lanka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka 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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10:00 pm - 3:15 pm

JFK

CMB

30h 45m1 stop

4:20 pm - 8:20 am

CMB

JFK

26h 30m1 stop

$798Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 5

1:45 am - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

35h 15m1 stop

12:45 am - 5:45 am

CMB

JFK

39h 30m1 stop

$800Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Jan 25

1:40 pm - 11:30 pm

JFK

CMB

23h 20m1 stop

12:45 am - 5:45 am

CMB

JFK

38h 30m1 stop

$802Cathay Pacific

Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12

10:05 am - 3:00 pm

JFK

CMB

18h 25m1 stop

8:20 am - 9:00 am

CMB

JFK

35h 10m1 stop

$804Air India

Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28

3:00 pm - 2:50 am

JFK

CMB

25h 20m1 stop

9:50 am - 8:20 am

CMB

JFK

33h 00m1 stop

$806Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 20

10:05 am - 3:00 pm

JFK

CMB

18h 25m1 stop

5:05 pm - 9:50 am

CMB

JFK

26h 15m1 stop

$815Air India

Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 13

1:25 am - 1:20 pm

EWR

CMB

26h 25m1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m1 stop

$858Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31

12:25 am - 5:20 am

EWR

CMB

19h 25m1 stop

6:50 am - 10:30 pm

CMB

EWR

25h 10m1 stop

$868Turkish Airlines

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5:45 pm - 1:55 am

LGA

CMB

21h 40m2 stops

4:15 am - 5:46 pm

CMB

LGA

24h 01m2 stops

$1,082Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 4

5:40 pm - 1:55 am

LGA

CMB

21h 45m2 stops

10:15 am - 9:07 pm

CMB

LGA

44h 22m2 stops

$1,085Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 24

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Mar 22

EWR1:25 amNewark

26h 25m

1 stop

CMB1:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 31

CMB6:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

EWR10:30 pmNewark

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Apr 19

EWR12:25 amNewark

19h 25m

1 stop

CMB5:20 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

May 20

CMB6:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 10m

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EWR10:30 pmNewark

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Mar 14

EWR1:25 amNewark

19h 15m

1 stop

CMB6:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Apr 2

CMB6:50 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

EWR10:30 pmNewark

$883

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Jan 19

JFK1:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jan 25

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

39h 30m

1 stop

JFK5:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mar 6

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mar 12

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK8:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$802

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Jan 23

JFK1:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

CMB11:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jan 29

CMB12:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

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10:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 45m

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4:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 30m

$798

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JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

1:45 am-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/25

12:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop39h 30m

$800

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JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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12:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop38h 30m

$802

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JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

10:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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8:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop35h 10m

$804

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JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/10

3:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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9:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$806

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JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

10:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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5:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop26h 15m

$815

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EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 3/22

1:25 am-1:20 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$858

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Sun 4/19

12:25 am-5:20 am

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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6:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$868

New YorkColombo

LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

5:45 pm-1:55 am

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/4

4:15 am-5:46 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$1,082

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LGA - CMB

LGACMB

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

5:40 pm-1:55 am

2 stops21h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/24

10:15 am-9:07 pm

2 stops44h 22m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from New York, with most prices found around $853. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of November, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $871.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sri Lanka?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Sri Lanka. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,275. Flights from New York to Sri Lanka on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,425. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sri Lanka?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to Sri Lanka when you can find flight prices for as low as $996. Flying to Sri Lanka at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Sri Lanka, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,392 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sri Lanka?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around $1,107 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from New York for as low as $926 on momondo.

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As of December 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Sri Lanka.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Sri Lanka?
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 Sri Lanka.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka 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 1,103 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $670	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,956 reviews	Search Air India flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom $717	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 322 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $790	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 227 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,336 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $839	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,112 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,686 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $981	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 510 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,415 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,068	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,898 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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