Award flights from New York JFK to Colombo (CMB)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for JFK→CMB. Lowest economy: 14,500 miles + $288.50 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $1,552.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 220,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
New York JFK to Colombo (CMB) at a glance
- From
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- To
- Bandaranaike International, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- 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), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 68 of 83 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $288.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) +1 more | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $268.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 51 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY) +3 more | — | 68 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 2 | 36 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $62.80 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 52 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR) +13 more | 1 | 65 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 57,000 pts + $163.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) +1 more | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 64,800 pts + $268.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +4 more | 1 | 35 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 65,410 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 66,500 pts + $20.60 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 43 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $72.17 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +3 more | 2 | 39 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $29.50 | 3 stops | Air India (AI), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 2 | 41 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $327.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 28 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 89,000 pts + $268.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,200 pts + $136.11 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 27 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 135,700 pts + $268.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, 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 observed | 70,000 pts + $1,552.80 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Emirates (EK) +6 more | 1 | 62 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $288.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 54 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $1,073.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 42 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $75.91 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 112,000 pts + $303.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 5 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 43 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 4 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 167,000 pts + $1,073.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $62.80 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 246,400 pts + $900.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, 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 | Etihad Guest | 14,500 pts + $288.50 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $38.00 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $2,924.70 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 151,000 pts + $639.30 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 159,000 pts + $1,073.00 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $62.80 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 246,400 pts + $900.00Mixed cabin | 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 New York JFK to Colombo (CMB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (6 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 14,500 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 151,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (10 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 14,500 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 89,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 99,000 · Skywards (1 date) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 225,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates)Mixed cabin |
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 |
| 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 | — |
| 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, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 14,500 miles + $288.50; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $29.50; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $1,552.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 220,000 miles + $5.60, a mixed-cabin award; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from New York JFK to Colombo (CMB)
What's the lowest New York JFK to Colombo (CMB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 14,500 miles + $288.50 with Etihad Guest. Seen Sep 22, 2026, 15:23 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 54 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:32 UTC). In business class, 70,000 miles + $1,552.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 00:29 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 16:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New York JFK to Colombo (CMB)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 68 dates, premium economy 28 dates, business class 15 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 39 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 12 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 52 dates, business class 17 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 5 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 26 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 51 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 42 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 54 dates, business class 54 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 36 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New York JFK to Colombo (CMB)?
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 New York JFK to Colombo (CMB)?
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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege 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). 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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 New York JFK 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 Mar 2027 departures, 14,500 miles with Etihad Guest (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 70,000 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.