SriLankan Airlines award flights
9 loyalty programs can book SriLankan Airlines award flights: British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 3 more. SriLankan Airlines loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
9
Schedule opens
360 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book SriLankan Airlines
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
oneworldBritish Airways Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
oneworldCathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
oneworldFinnair Plus
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds
oneworldJAL Mileage Bank
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip
oneworldQantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
oneworldAmerican AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour holdRB
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What SriLankan Airlines award flights cost
Miles one way on typical SriLankan Airlines routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
Colombo–ParisCMB–CDG · 5,271 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy20,000Business42,500 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$15–60
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000Taxes & fees$15–230
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000Taxes & fees$65–360
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$15–60
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or booking fee on this partner.
- Finnair PlusEconomy23,000Business64,000Taxes & fees$15–60
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges, if any, are extra.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 37,500Businessfrom 75,000Taxes & fees$35–80
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy25,750Business77,250Taxes & fees$35–260
Local departure taxes and airport charges. British Airways passes on partner carrier surcharges where the partner charges them.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$95–280
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Colombo–SeoulCMB–ICN · 3,584 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy22,500Business40,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$15–60
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000Taxes & fees$15–60
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or booking fee on this partner.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$15–230
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$65–360
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 30,000Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$35–80
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy20,750Business62,000Taxes & fees$35–260
Local departure taxes and airport charges. British Airways passes on partner carrier surcharges where the partner charges them.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$95–280
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy28,200Business73,400Taxes & fees$35–210
Local departure taxes and airport charges. May include partner carrier surcharges.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Colombo–SydneyCMB–SYD · 5,445 mi
Search this route- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$15–230
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$65–360
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$15–60
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or booking fee on this partner.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 37,500Businessfrom 75,000Taxes & fees$35–80
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy25,750Business77,250Taxes & fees$35–260
Local departure taxes and airport charges. British Airways passes on partner carrier surcharges where the partner charges them.
- American AAdvantageEconomy42,500Business80,000Taxes & fees$15–60
Local departure taxes and airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$95–280
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy43,500Business108,000Taxes & fees$35–210
Local departure taxes and airport charges. May include partner carrier surcharges.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach SriLankan Airlines
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsBritish Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAmerican AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAlaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAlaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Brex RewardsCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book SriLankan Airlines award flights?
British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does SriLankan Airlines business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: Colombo–Paris 42,500 with American AAdvantage, Colombo–Seoul 40,000 with American AAdvantage and Colombo–Sydney 50,000 with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on SriLankan Airlines award flights?
On Colombo–Paris they run from about $15 one way with American AAdvantage to as much as $360 with Iberia Club. With Iberia Club: Local departure taxes and airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
When do SriLankan Airlines award seats open?
SriLankan Airlines loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: American AAdvantage (331 days) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book SriLankan Airlines flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club and 2 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 3 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Iberia Club) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
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Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.