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$144 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Colombo to Shanghai departing on 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Colombo to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Shanghai (CMB-PVG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Colombo to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Colombo to Shanghai

Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1
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10:25 am - 4:45 amCMB-PVG
15h 50m1 stop
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6:50 am - 10:00 pmPVG-CMB
17h 40m1 stop
Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 31
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10:25 am - 12:20 amCMB-PVG
11h 25m1 stop
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1:35 am - 10:00 pmPVG-CMB
22h 55m1 stop
Sun, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 3
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10:55 pm - 12:20 amCMB-PVG
22h 55m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 11:30 pmPVG-CMB
12h 35m1 stop
Sat, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 4:25 pmCMB-PVG
13h 05m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 11:30 pmPVG-CMB
12h 35m1 stop
$421Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 3
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10:55 pm - 12:20 amCMB-PVG
22h 55m1 stop
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6:50 am - 9:55 pmPVG-CMB
41h 35m2 stops
Wed, Jul 23 - Wed, Aug 6
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12:50 am - 6:05 pmCMB-PVG
14h 45m1 stop
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12:35 am - 11:35 pmPVG-CMB
25h 30m1 stop
$497Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 31
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 6:30 amCMB-PVG
27h 15m1 stop
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12:10 am - 11:30 pmPVG-CMB
25h 50m1 stop
$596Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 1
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1:00 am - 3:50 pmCMB-PVG
12h 20m1 stop
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8:15 am - 12:01 amPVG-CMB
18h 16m1 stop
$670Thai Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1
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8:20 pm - 5:35 amCMB-PVG
6h 45mnonstop
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1:55 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-CMB
7h 35mnonstop
$675China Eastern
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Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 7
China Eastern Logo
8:30 pm - 6:10 amCMB-PVG
7h 10mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
7:10 pm - 9:10 pmPVG-CMB
28h 30m1 stop
$713China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Colombo to Shanghai, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is February, where tickets cost $431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $801 and $646 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,032 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$144
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Colombo to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Colombo to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport was $144 for a one-way ticket and $361 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Colombo and Shanghai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from Colombo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Shanghai?

    Colombo and Shanghai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Colombo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and will be arriving at Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Shanghai?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Shanghai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Colombo and Shanghai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Shanghai?

    There are nonstop flights from Colombo to Shanghai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Shanghai, Cathay Pacific or China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of $429 and an overall rating of 7.5, Cathay Pacific is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $779 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. Booking your flights between Colombo and PVG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $366 or less one-way and $467 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Direct returns

Shanghai Pu Dong to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Top airlines flying from Colombo to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Colombo to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 892 reviews
8.0Crew
7.9Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.3Food
7.6Comfort
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I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2025PNH - HKG
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I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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