Award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for MAA→CMB. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $41.76 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 15,000 points + $41.76 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 124,400 points + $330.56 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) at a glance
- From
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- To
- Bandaranaike International, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 30 of 35 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, business class)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Colombo (CMB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $41.76 | Nonstop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $64.13 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 28 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $21.86 | 1 stop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $49.16 | 1 stop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $21.76 | Nonstop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 19 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 24,400 pts + $59.06 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,500 pts + $131.56 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 9+ | 21 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 87,400 pts + $326.72 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $41.76 | Nonstop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 21,000 pts + $69.10 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $49.16 | 1 stop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $21.76 | Nonstop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 30 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $21.86 | 1 stop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 48,800 pts + $59.06 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $355.06 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 4 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,400 pts + $330.56 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $41.76 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 87,400 pts + $326.72 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $41.76 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $49.16 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $21.76 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $21.86 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $355.26 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,400 pts + $330.56 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 15 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 23 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 87,400 · Qantas (5 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 124,400 · Qantas (5 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 87,400 · Qantas (5 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 147,800 · Qantas (3 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (4 dates) | — | 15,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | — | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 87,400 · Qantas (2 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | — | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (1 date) | — | 15,000 · Atmos (1 date) | — | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (1 date) | — | 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 7,500 points + $41.76; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In premium economy, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 87,400 points + $326.72; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $41.76; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 124,400 points + $330.56; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)
What's the lowest Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,500 points + $41.76 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 11:24 UTC for an Oct 22, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 09:53 UTC). In business class, 15,000 points + $41.76 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 11:24 UTC for an Oct 22, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 06:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 19 dates, business class 30 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 7 dates, business class 13 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 15 dates, business class 23 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 15 dates, business class 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 21 dates, business class 4 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 28 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 25 dates, first class 8 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 5 dates, business class 8 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 7,500 points with Atmos (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 15,000 points with Atmos (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.