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Cheap Flights from New York City (NYC) to Colombo (CMB)

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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
95%Trains in Colombo are 95% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.63
Colombo$0.17
MealMid-priced restaurant
79%A meal in Colombo is 79% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City$16.00
Colombo$3.38
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
86%A taxi fare in Colombo is 86% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.00
Colombo$0.41
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
44%Coffee in Colombo is 44% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$5.00
Colombo$2.79
Exchange rate
1 USD = 297.62 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 USD
Last checked on Mon, 03/31
Distance: 8746 miles
New York City airports
La Guardia (LGA)How far from city center: 5 miles
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city center: 14 miles
Stewart (SWF)How far from city center: 52 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city center: 17 miles

Are you searching for flights from New York City to Colombo?

Are you planning to travel to Colombo for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from New York City. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Colombo and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Colombo

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Sri Lanka. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from New York City to Colombo, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Colombo is $411. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Colombo more expensive than New York City to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.41 USD , 86% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 3.00 USD,

while train tickets cost 95% less at Colombo: $ 0.17 USD versus $ 3.63 USD at New York City.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 3.38 USD euros in Colombo, 79% less than the 16.00 USD euros in New York City.

The price of the coffee is around 44% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 2.79 USD, while in New York City the coffee costs 5.00 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from New York City to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to Colombo are November, December and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Colombo?
The best time of the year to visit Colombo depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Colombo from New York City in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds October, April and September are the months with fewer searches for New York City - Colombo.
How long does the flight from New York City to Colombo take?
Flight length from New York City to Colombo is around 17:25 hours on average, at an average distance of 14,383 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Colombo compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between New York City and Colombo?

The main route from New York City to Colombo is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Katunayake International (CMB). The following airlines fly this route:

Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways.

Srilankan Airlines.

Which airlines fly from New York City to Colombo?

The airlines that fly non-stop from New York City to Colombo are:

  • Emirates.
  • China Eastern Airlines.
  • Etihad Airways.

Emirates, stopping at Dubai during at least 140 minutes.

  • Kuwait Airways, with 155 minutes of layover in Kuwait.
  • China Eastern Airlines, with 1120 minutes scale in Shanghai.

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