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How to get from New York to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 19h 53m including the connection. Other options: via Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, London and Zurich. Two tickets from $847.

Flights from New York to Colombo

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Prices by day: New York to Colombo

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Best fares from New York to Colombo

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $418 21 February 2027, with a connection
Cheapest day of the week Sunday $678 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $418

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
19h 53m
two tickets, via London
$847
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,750 mi (14,082 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
19h 53m
with the connection
New York to Doha flight 12h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Colombo flight 4h 43m
two ticketsfrom $907
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
20h 10m
with the connection
New York to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $849
Via Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
20h 10m
with the connection
New York to Riyadh flight 12h
Connection of about 3h
Riyadh to Colombo flight 5h 10m
Via London
United Kingdom
20h 31m
with the connection
New York to London flight 7h 6m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $847
Via Zurich
Switzerland
20h 33m
with the connection
New York to Zurich flight 7h 48m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Colombo flight 9h 45m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Colombo

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +31° by day, sea +29°. In November it is +29° by day and +23° at night, sea +29°, with 25 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +23° +28° 18 days
Feb
+31° +23° +29° 11 days
Mar
+31° +24° +30° 20 days
Apr
+31° +25° +31° 24 days
May
+30° +25° +30° 30 days
Jun
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Jul
+29° +25° +29° 27 days
Aug
+29° +25° +29° 28 days
Sep
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+29° +24° +29° 28 days
Nov
+29° +23° +29° 25 days
Dec
+30° +23° +29° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Colombo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from New York to Colombo?
Via Doha: 12h 10m to the connection, 4h 43m after it, about 19h 53m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New York to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $847. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between New York and Colombo?
Doha (19h 53m total), Abu Dhabi (20h 10m total), Riyadh (20h 10m total), London (20h 31m total) and Zurich (20h 33m total).
How far is Colombo from New York?
8,750 mi (14,082 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.