Award flights from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for CMB→JFK. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $380.86 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $153.59 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 284,625 miles + $176.63 (Etihad Guest); mixed cabin from 220,000 miles + $138.23 (United MileagePlus).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK at a glance
- From
- Bandaranaike International, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- To
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 17 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 58 of 70 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $380.86 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 23 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $138.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +4 more | — | 58 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $195.43 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 32 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 49,375 pts + $176.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $138.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR) +11 more | 2 | 41 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 57,000 pts + $291.63 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), EL AL (LY), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 60,500 pts + $653.36 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 65,410 pts + $169.83 | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 5 | 6 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 66,500 pts + $153.23 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $208.54 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 1 | 24 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $155.39 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $500.83 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 16 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 89,000 pts + $380.86 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 111,270 pts + $622.99 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 113,900 pts + $231.50 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $153.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 6 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $138.59 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Emirates (EK) +8 more | 1 | 40 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $56.99Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $1,280.03 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $208.70 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +2 more | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 111,000 pts + $431.99 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 1 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $195.43 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 783,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | British Airways (BA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $138.23Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 284,625 pts + $176.63 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $380.86 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $160.99 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $870.19 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $106.99Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $208.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 111,000 pts + $431.99 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $138.59Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
Best months to fly from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 225,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 284,625 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 130,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | 284,625 · Etihad Guest (1 date) |
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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Colombo (CMB) to New York JFKHow many miles you need from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $380.86; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $155.39; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $153.59; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 284,625 miles + $176.63, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 220,000 miles + $138.23 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
Questions about award flights from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK
What's the lowest Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $380.86 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 13:32 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 16:55 UTC). In business class, 70,000 miles + $153.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 18:06 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 18:06 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 58 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 6 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 25 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 8 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 32 dates, business class 8 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 6 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 16 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 23 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 21 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 31 dates, business class 31 dates, first class 2 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 24 dates, business class 2 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Colombo (CMB) to New York JFK?
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 Oct 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with Skywards (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 70,000 miles with AAdvantage (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.