Award flights from Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for CMB→SFO. Lowest economy: 38,000 miles + $444.97 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $138.23 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $909.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 220,000 miles + $138.23 (United MileagePlus).
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Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Bandaranaike International, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 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 India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) and 17 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 62 of 80 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 San Francisco (SFO)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 38,000 pts + $444.97 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $144.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +4 more | — | 62 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $187.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 61 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) +1 more | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $138.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), flydubai (FZ) +7 more | 2 | 55 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,500 pts + $429.99 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Japan Airlines (JL), EL AL (LY) +3 more | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 62,500 pts + $380.54 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 43 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 68,375 pts + $187.09 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), WestJet (WS) | 7 | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 74,538 pts + $291.30 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 6 | 51 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 199,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS) +4 more | 2 | 33 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $150.29 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 2 | 54 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $173.83 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) +1 more | — | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,018 pts + $233.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +3 more | 1 | 42 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $380.86 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $909.29Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $138.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), flydubai (FZ) +5 more | 1 | 56 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $208.70 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +1 more | 1 | 34 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,278.92 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 42 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $195.43 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 477,750 pts + $186.73 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), WestJet (WS) | 2 | 54 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 220,000 pts + $138.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $201.03 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club 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 | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $444.97 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $182.39 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $909.29Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,280.03 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 190,477 pts + $216.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $195.79 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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.
Best months to fly from Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,000 · Asia Miles (1 date) | 100,010 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 190,477 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 38,000 · Asia Miles (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 225,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 181,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 38,000 · Asia Miles (1 date) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 230,835 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | — | |
| 38,000 · Asia Miles (3 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 130,000 · Miles&Smiles (4 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 38,000 · Asia Miles (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 220,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 225,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 122,747 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 117,660 · Aeroplan (17 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (17 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 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 | — |
| 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 | — | — |
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Search Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)How many miles you need from Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)
- In economy, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles had the lowest observed award, 38,000 miles + $444.97; see how many miles you need with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $150.29; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 88,000 miles + $138.23, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 70,000 miles + $909.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 220,000 miles + $138.23; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 38,000 miles + $444.97 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 16:35 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:31 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $138.23 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 56 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:49 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 70,000 miles + $909.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 62 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 51 dates, premium economy 42 dates, business class 34 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 61 dates, business class 22 dates, first class 19 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 36 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 15 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 43 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 42 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 55 dates, business class 54 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 33 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)?
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 India and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), 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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 Colombo (CMB) to San Francisco (SFO)?
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, 38,000 miles with Asia Miles (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 88,000 miles with MileagePlus (17 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 70,000 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.