Award flights from Colombo (CMB) to Newark (EWR)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for CMB→EWR. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $380.86 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $153.59 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest premium economy: 60,500 miles + $173.03 (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 Newark (EWR) at a glance
- From
- Bandaranaike International, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- To
- Newark Liberty International, Newark, New Jersey, United States (EWR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 23 of 34 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 Newark (EWR)
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) | 5 | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $153.23 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +4 more | — | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $138.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +7 more | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 67,477 pts + $299.20 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 3 | 11 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $192.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 8 | 5 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI) +5 more | 1 | 10 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $173.03 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $586.29 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,236 pts + $234.94 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +3 more | 3 | 8 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 327,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Emirates Skywards and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $153.59 | 2 stops | British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $141.23Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +5 more | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 159,000 pts + $1,274.94 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 164,727 pts + $211.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +1 more | 1 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $146.33Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
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 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $192.89 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $874.19 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 327,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $1,566.19 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 164,727 pts + $211.90Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $146.33Mixed cabin | 1 | 3 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 Newark (EWR) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | — | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 97,534 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 98,428 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 159,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 159,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 98,294 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 98,568 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 275,000 · Miles&Smiles (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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- 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 + $173.03; 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.
Questions about award flights from Colombo (CMB) to Newark (EWR)
What's the lowest Colombo (CMB) to Newark (EWR) 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 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 15:16 UTC). In business class, 70,000 miles + $153.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 13:42 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 00:49 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Colombo (CMB) to Newark (EWR)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 23 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 5 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 11 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 13 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 5 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 7 dates, business class 6 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 10 dates, premium economy 1 date); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 20 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 20 dates, first class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Colombo (CMB) to Newark (EWR)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 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 Newark (EWR)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 Newark (EWR)?
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, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 159,000 miles with Skywards (3 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.