CMB - PVG

$261 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Shanghai

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Colombo to Shanghai departing on 5/11. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$261
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/11Tue 5/26
CMB - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$526
Typical prices: $782-$804
China Eastern
Thu 4/30Thu 5/7
CMB - PVG • Non-stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $405 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
Airline reviews
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with China Eastern. Average duration is 6h 45m
Direct flights
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Direct flights
Direct flights
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $430 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 14m (one-way)
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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

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
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10:25 am - 4:45 am
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PVG
15h 50m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:50 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 20m
1 stop
$261Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
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10:25 am - 12:20 am
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PVG
11h 25m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:50 pm
PVG
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CMB
18h 20m
1 stop
$267Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
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10:25 am - 12:20 am
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PVG
11h 25m
1 stop
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11:30 am - 9:10 pm
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CMB
12h 10m
2 stops
$396Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, Apr 23
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10:10 pm - 2:40 pm
CMB
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PVG
14h 00m
2 stops
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8:35 am - 9:10 pm
PVG
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CMB
15h 05m
2 stops
$405China Eastern
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
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10:10 pm - 9:50 pm
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PVG
21h 10m
2 stops
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10:50 am - 9:10 pm
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CMB
12h 50m
1 stop
$419China Eastern
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
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10:10 pm - 4:55 pm
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PVG
16h 15m
2 stops
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11:30 am - 9:10 pm
PVG
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CMB
12h 10m
2 stops
$420China Eastern
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 28
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10:15 pm - 12:20 pm
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PVG
11h 35m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 6:15 pm
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CMB
22h 45m
1 stop
$421Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, May 3
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10:15 pm - 7:50 pm
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PVG
19h 05m
1 stop
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9:30 am - 8:55 pm
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CMB
13h 55m
1 stop
$422Air China
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 26
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10:15 pm - 12:20 pm
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PVG
11h 35m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 4:05 pm
PVG
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CMB
20h 35m
1 stop
$424Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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10:10 pm - 1:10 am
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PVG
24h 30m
1 stop
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2:25 pm - 7:00 pm
PVG
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CMB
7h 05mnonstop
$435China Eastern
Booking Insights

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 Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $573, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$261
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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 $288 for a one-way ticket and $261 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 A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Shanghai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Shanghai?

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

  • 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, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $477 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $380 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 $566 or less one-way and $460 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 3 airlines serving 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1480 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.1Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
SAI - SIN
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Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

the crew was rude - there were no smiles when serving. they always had the look of why did you call me?

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

In economy, very cramped. Once the front seat was reclined it was almost impossible to get in and out of our seat. The personnel was excellent.

Poor links to cathay meaning it's not possible to check in online or reserve seats. Incorrect information provided by cathay regarding check in and transfer at HKG. Delay in flight required is to be escorted / run to make the connecting flight and no opportunity to use the business lounge. Luggage did not make the connection so we arrived in Manchester with no luggage

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

Crew was very good, but could have checked on us when meals were not being served also.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

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.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

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