Business-class award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw business-class award space on 9 programs for MAA→CMB. Lowest: 12,500 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed business-class award space on 27 dates. Nonstop business-class space was seen via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest and 2 other programs.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,500 Avios + taxes not reported
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Programs with space
- 9 of 9
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 31 of 36
- dates checked · American Airlines AAdvantage
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 12,500 Avios + taxes vary
Compare programs for business class
The lowest one-way business-class award each program showed on MAA→CMB, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubLowest observed | 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $41.76 | Nonstop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $54.16 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 21,000 pts + $69.10 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 24 | 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) | — | 31 | 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 |
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 business-class award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $41.76 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $54.16 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 21,000 pts + $78.85 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $49.16 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $21.76 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $21.86 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $355.26 | 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.
How often business-class award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had business-class award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 27 of 28 | 96% | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 24 of 30 | 80% | |
| Etihad Guest | 27 of 30 | 90% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 24 of 40 | 60% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 13 of 29 | 44% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 of 36 | 86% | |
| United MileagePlus | 8 of 32 | 25% | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 8 of 30 | 26% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 4 of 29 | 13% |
Nonstop business-class award space
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club: nonstop from 12,500 Avios; nonstop space on 22 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 15,000 points; nonstop space on 24 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 20,000 miles; nonstop space on 24 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 21,000 points; nonstop space on 15 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 30,000 miles; nonstop space on 31 dates.
Best months for business class from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 5 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 7 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 11 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 2 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 2 |
Lowest business class award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way business-class award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no business-class space that month.
| Program | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubAvios | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 140,000 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | — |
| Etihad Guestmiles | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 21,000 | 21,000 | 21,000 | 21,000 | 21,000 | 90,000 |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 22,500 | 22,500 | 22,500 | 22,500 | 22,500 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | 30,000 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBluepoints | 62,400 | 62,400 | — | 48,800 | 48,800 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 55,000 | 56,000 | — | — | — | — |
Airlines seen in business class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air India (AI): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Emirates (EK): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Etihad Airways (EY): Etihad Guest, JetBlue TrueBlue and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Malaysia Airlines (MH): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Qatar Airways (QR): Qatar Airways Privilege Club and JetBlue TrueBlue
- SriLankan Airlines (UL): Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and American Airlines AAdvantage
Business class on nearby routes
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Chennai (MAA) and to Colombo (CMB). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)Return direction | 30,000 milesNonstop | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18 |
| Chennai (MAA) to Doha (DOH)Also from MAA | 21,700 points | JetBlue TrueBlue | 9 |
| Chennai (MAA) to Singapore (SIN)Also from MAA | 37,000 miles | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 16 |
| Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB)Also from MAA | 22,500 points | Air Canada Aeroplan | 328 |
| Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Also from MAA | 40,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 308 |
| Houston (IAH) to Colombo (CMB)Also to CMB | 70,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Colombo (CMB)Also to CMB | 109,000 miles | Emirates Skywards | 198 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Colombo (CMB)Also to CMB | 109,000 miles | Emirates Skywards | 144 |
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 | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about business-class award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)
What's the lowest business-class award from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?
12,500 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 10:18 UTC for an Oct 28, 2026 departure. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed business-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 21:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had business-class award space from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?
Qatar Airways Privilege Club (27 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (24 dates), Etihad Guest (27 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (24 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (13 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (31 dates), United MileagePlus (8 dates), JetBlue TrueBlue (8 dates) and Air France/KLM Flying Blue (4 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop business-class award space from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop business-class award space via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award was 12,500 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed nonstop business-class space on 22 dates.
Which months had the lowest business-class 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, the lowest business-class award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,500 Avios with Privilege Club (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.