CMB - PVG

$282 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 7/9. 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
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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Cheapest round-trip
$490
Typical prices: $532-$483
Cathay Pacific
Fri 5/22Sat 5/30
CMB - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$655
China Eastern
Fri 7/3Wed 7/15
CMB - PVG • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $490 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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You can fly direct with China Eastern. Average duration is 7h 10m
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Colombo to Shanghai

Fri, May 22 - Sat, May 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 am - 1:15 pm
CMB
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PVG
9h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 pm - 11:45 pm
PVG
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CMB
13h 55m
1 stop
$490Cathay Pacific
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
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10:25 am - 4:45 am
CMB
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PVG
15h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:50 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 20m
1 stop
$493Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 6:05 pm
CMB
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PVG
14h 45m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 11:35 pm
PVG
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CMB
30h 55m
1 stop
$496Singapore Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 6:35 am
CMB
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PVG
27h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:35 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 00m
1 stop
$499Singapore Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 6:35 am
CMB
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PVG
27h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 11:35 pm
PVG
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CMB
25h 30m
1 stop
$500Singapore Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 4:45 am
CMB
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PVG
27h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:55 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 25m
1 stop
$531Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 1:15 pm
CMB
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PVG
9h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 11:30 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 40m
1 stop
$538Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 6:35 am
CMB
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PVG
27h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 10:45 am
PVG
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CMB
20h 25m
1 stop
$541Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 10:45 pm
CMB
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PVG
19h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:35 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 00m
1 stop
$543Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 4:45 am
CMB
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PVG
27h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:55 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 25m
1 stop
$547Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport departing in May.

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 Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday 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 $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $742 and $563 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 $683 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Colombo to Shanghai

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 $282 for a one-way ticket and $490 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?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Colombo to Shanghai on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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 $421 and an overall rating of 7.6, Cathay Pacific is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $675 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 $504 or less one-way and $554 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to Shanghai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong.
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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Reviews of the 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.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1313 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
8.1Crew
7.9Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
HKG - HGH
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I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

Flight was kept super cold. I was shivering and had to layer up.

Everything and everyone were excellent except for the charge for using WiFi; there was no escape from this fee except to not use it.

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

More meal choice. There was only pork, beef and shrimp. I could not eat any of it and they had no alternatives

The flight attendants were very helpful, efficient and courteous in helping everyone!

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

Seat was very old. Didn’t easily go up and down. Flight Attendent had issues moving the seat. Condition of the seat was ok. Parts were peeling off by the foot area. Food was ok. Ran out of the dish I wanted so got the beef. Beef filet was very tender but the sauce was a little strange. Disembarking was very easy.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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