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Flights from New York to Bandaranaike Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost C$ 1,486 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,825 and C$ 2,430 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New York to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Colombo flights

  • Does Emirates Airlines provide entertainment?

    Yes. Emirates Airlines offer inflight entertainment with an ICE entertainment system. The personal inflight entertainment system is available in every cabin class, and you can choose up to 6,500 movies, games, and music channels. You can create a playlist before the flight and connect your device to your seatback TV. The entertainment system comes with Bluetooth headphones and internet access.

  • What is Qatar Airways' luggage allowance?

    Passengers on Qatar Airways have different baggage allowances depending on their travel class; Economy Lite travelers can bring one piece of luggage of 50 lbs, and one hand baggage of fewer than 15 lbs. Economy Classic, Convenience, and Comfort can bring two pieces of checked items less than 50 lbs and one hand luggage of fewer than 15 lbs. Business class travelers can bring two pieces of luggage less than 70 lbs and two hand items of 33 lbs. First-class travelers can bring two checked luggage items of fewer than 70 lbs and two hand items of under 33 lbs.

  • How many travel classes does Qatar Airways have?

    Qatar Airways have three travel classes. Economy class is the least, with ample seating space and legroom. Business class travelers can enjoy two-by-two seating, unlike the 3-3 seating in economy class. Each seat in business class comes with a 45-inch pitch, an upgrade from economy's 31-inch. First-class travelers enjoy private suites in separate cabins. Suites are 23 inches and feature a bed length of 83 inches. Business class and first-class travelers get at-seat meal services offered by attendants. In addition, they get priority boarding and more luggage allowance.

  • How do I get from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    To get from CMB airport, you can take the bus. Sri Lanka Transport Board operates public bus 187-E3 and offers rides from the airport's car park to the Colombo bus station. In addition, you can take minivan taxis to your destination. The minivan taxi counter is in the Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, the Airport Taxi Service offers rides to your prefeed destination. You can find the counters in the arrivals hall.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Colombo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Colombo

  • If you come from Midtown Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn, you can get to New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) by the Long Island Railroad and the AirTrain. If coming from outside Midtown Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn, you can take the subway and AirTrain to JFK; if coming from upstate, you can take the Metro-North to Grand Central and then transfer at the LIRR Terminal to a train stopping at Jamaica Station.
  • Emirates Airlines' one-stop flights from JFK to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) have layovers in Dubai. Qatar Airways' one-stop flights have layovers in Doha.
  • Travelers with special meal requirements can make orders at least 48 hours before their flights. Emirates Airlines offers special meals like gluten-free, lactose intolerance, and vegetarian meals.
  • Reduced mobility travelers can get assistance through the airports and in the crafts. Qatar Airways provide special assistance to travelers that make earlier reservations before their scheduled flights.
  • Families will love Qatar Airways' family services. Qatar Airways provides children with superheroes from the Oryx Kids Club, designed with plush toys, activity packs, and collectible bags. They also feature special meal boxes for children packed with fruit juice and fun treats.
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