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Cheap flights Colombo — Shanghai

Colombo (CMB, LK) Shanghai (SHA, CN)
from $221 5 094 km ~6h 30m 67 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Monday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $221 on 02.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
02 Dec 2026, Wed
AirAsia AK 44
07:55
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
17:40
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
9h 45m 2 stops
Trip.com
$221
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08 Dec 2026, Tue
AirAsia AK 46
20:20
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
06:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
9h 45m 2 stops
Trip.com
$228
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09 Dec 2026, Wed
AirAsia AK 46
20:20
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
06:10
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
9h 50m 2 stops
Trip.com
$228
View this ticket
26 Nov 2026, Thu
AirAsia AK 44
07:55
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
18:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10h 5m 2 stops
Trip.com
$230
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
Air China CA 426
19:55
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
03:55
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
8h 1 stop
Kiwi.com
$231
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16 Nov 2026, Mon
Air China CA 426
19:55
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
03:40
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
7h 45m 1 stop
Farera
$233
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Route characteristics
Distance
5 094 km
Flight time
6h 30m
Time difference
+2h
Minimum price
from $221 (02.12.2026)
Average price
$248
Maximum price
$323
Departures per week
6
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airlines (3)
AK AirAsia CA Air China MU China Eastern
Agencies (7)
Trip.com Kiwi.com Farera City.Travel Clickavia Aviakassa Авиасейлс
Prices by day of week
Monday
$233
avg $233
Cheapest
Tuesday
$228
avg $228
Wednesday
$221
avg $225
Thursday
$230
avg $230
Sunday
$231
avg $231
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $230
avg $231
3 flights
December 2026
from $221
avg $226
3 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
AirAsia
AirAsia
Low-cost 9 flights · 9 days
$221
Air China
Air China
19 flights · 19 days
$231
China Eastern
China Eastern
39 flights · 34 days
$256
Where to buy tickets 7
Trip.com
16 tickets · 14 days
from $221
Kiwi.com
8 tickets · 4 days
from $231
Farera
2 tickets · 1 days
from $233
City.Travel
14 tickets · 13 days
from $243
Clickavia
25 tickets · 18 days
from $247
Aviakassa
1 tickets · 1 days
from $262
Авиасейлс
1 tickets · 1 days
from $283
Airports

From — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport

To — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Colombo — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Colombo to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 6h 30m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Colombo to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 5 094 km.
How much do flights from Colombo to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $221 on 02.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $248. Range: $221 — $323.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Shanghai?
The difference — +2h.
From which airports does Colombo operate flights?
From Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: AirAsia, Air China, China Eastern.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Colombo — Shanghai

Flights Colombo — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 5 094 km. Flight time 6h 30m. Time difference +2h.

From Colombo (CMB) flights depart from 1 airport: CMB. To Shanghai (SHA) — 2 arrival airports: PVG, SHA.

3 airlines operate on this route: AirAsia, Air China, China Eastern.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $221 (02.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $248, ranging from $221 to $323. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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