Statistics on New York City-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from New York City airport is $ 1219 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1044 (in march) and $ 1514 (in august), which is a saving of $ 176 or a surplus of $ 295 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $969 to $1023 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 40264 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1044, saving $ 176 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1219). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1514).
Flight New York City-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1005 | $ 1213 | fair price |
| February | $ 930 | $ 1125 | good price |
| March | $ 893 | $ 1044 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 954 | $ 1102 | good price |
| May | $ 972 | $ 1071 | good price |
| June | $ 1161 | $ 1356 | fair price |
| July | $ 1293 | $ 1471 | high price |
| August | $ 1306 | $ 1514 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 951 | $ 1101 | good price |
| October | $ 938 | $ 1103 | good price |
| November | $ 915 | $ 1081 | good price |
| December | $ 1187 | $ 1447 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $700 to $1777. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $700 to $754), 1% at the maximum price (from $1723 to $1777). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1131 to $1185 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Sri Lanka flight
There are 19 companies that serve New York City from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air India, Turkish Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, United, jetBlue, norse atlantic airways, Aeroflot, norse atlantic airways (uk), China Southern, Air China and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 40264 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the New York City->Sri Lanka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $40.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $36. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a saturday may cost you an additional $58.
Top prices New York City-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Colombo | 03-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 993 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Colombo | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 992 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Colombo | 11-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 994 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Colombo | 12-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 986 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Colombo | 13-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 1028 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Colombo | 14-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 997 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Colombo | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 983 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Colombo | 04-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 849 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Colombo | 04-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 1005 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Colombo | 14-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1159 $, which is a saving of 60 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (260 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Sri Lanka (Colombo) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1047 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1180), 2 to 3 months ($ 1175), 4 to 5 months ($ 1150), 5 to 6 months ($ 1121), 7 to 8 months ($ 1137), 9 to 10 months ($ 1110) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1060 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1109), 2 to 3 months ($ 1061), 8 to 9 months ($ 1098), 9 to 10 months ($ 1081), 10 to 11 months ($ 1092) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 927 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1028), 2 to 3 months ($ 939), 3 to 4 months ($ 956), 8 to 9 months ($ 988) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1012 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1056), 2 to 3 months ($ 1055), 4 to 5 months ($ 1034) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1011 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1040), 2 to 3 months ($ 1023), 3 to 4 months ($ 1056), 5 to 6 months ($ 1039) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1271 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1354), 3 to 4 months ($ 1292), 4 to 5 months ($ 1299) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1412), 3 to 4 months ($ 1373), 4 to 5 months ($ 1408), 6 to 7 months ($ 1443) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1316 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1411), 3 to 4 months ($ 1375), 4 to 5 months ($ 1394), 5 to 6 months ($ 1408), 6 to 7 months ($ 1453), 8 to 9 months ($ 1344) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1004 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1095), 2 to 3 months ($ 1059), 4 to 5 months ($ 1101), 5 to 6 months ($ 1093), 6 to 7 months ($ 1068), 7 to 8 months ($ 1084), 8 to 9 months ($ 1090) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1005 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1088), 4 to 5 months ($ 1081), 5 to 6 months ($ 1050), 6 to 7 months ($ 1038), 7 to 8 months ($ 1023), 8 to 9 months ($ 1055) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 966 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 990), 5 to 6 months ($ 1047), 7 to 8 months ($ 1053), 8 to 9 months ($ 1046), 9 to 10 months ($ 1000), 10 to 11 months ($ 1005) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1433), 4 to 5 months ($ 1437), 6 to 7 months ($ 1432), 7 to 8 months ($ 1330), 9 to 10 months ($ 1351), 10 to 11 months ($ 1291), 11 to 12 months ($ 1403) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $17 more.
New York City to Sri Lanka (Colombo): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1115 $1054 to $1465 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1173 $971 to $1735 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1475 $1351 to $1560 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1479 $1305 to $1739 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1016 $986 to $1060 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1105 $1028 to $1317 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 999 $996 to $1004 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1303 $1260 to $1345 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1805 $1047 to $3262 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 916 $849 to $983 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1102 $976 to $1441 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august, september, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!