How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

Airlines like Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 40m. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York is about 8727 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to NYC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to New York that include hotel bookings?

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York (average of £693). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £874). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York flights typically cost between £797 and £829 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £573 on Etihad Airways (3 Nov–28 Jan).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £805.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 42m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?
Airlines like Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 40m. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York is about 8727 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York (average of £693). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £874). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York flights typically cost between £797 and £829 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £573 on Etihad Airways (3 Nov–28 Jan).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

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Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £805.

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Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 41m.

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Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 42m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York?

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New York flights typically cost between £797 and £829 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £573 on Etihad Airways (3 Nov–28 Jan).