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$208 Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Colombo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl departing on 5/30. 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 Shanghai to Colombo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl (SHA-CMB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl 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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9:15 am - 9:10 pmSHA-CMB
14h 25m1 stop
12:15 am - 8:15 pmCMB-SHA
17h 30m1 stop
$410China Eastern
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, May 29
9:15 am - 9:10 pmSHA-CMB
14h 25m1 stop
12:15 am - 7:10 pmCMB-SHA
16h 25m3 stops
$674China Eastern
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, May 29
9:45 am - 9:10 pmSHA-CMB
13h 55m2 stops
10:10 pm - 6:05 pmCMB-SHA
17h 25m2 stops
$724China Eastern
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Sun, May 26 - Thu, May 30
9:30 pm - 9:10 pmSHA-CMB
26h 10m1 stop
10:10 pm - 9:30 pmCMB-SHA
20h 50m2 stops
$1,026China Eastern
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Sat, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 7
1:20 pm - 11:35 pmSHA-CMB
12h 45m1 stop
12:50 am - 3:35 pmCMB-SHA
12h 15m1 stop
$1,465Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 6

Flights from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl 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 Shanghai to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Shanghai to Colombo, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Colombo, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $441 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of tickets is $1,283 and $1,001 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Colombo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Shanghai to Colombo were found on China Eastern ($410) and Cathay Pacific ($1,465). China Eastern proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $208.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$208
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Shanghai to Colombo

When to book flights from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl 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 Shanghai to Colombo flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $208 for a one-way ticket and $410 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Colombo?

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

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

    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 Shanghai to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Colombo?

    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 Colombo with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and CMB 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 Shanghai to Colombo?

    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 Colombo from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Colombo. 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 Shanghai to Bandaranaike Intl? 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.
7.1
China EasternOverall score based on 533 reviews
6.4Food
7.6Crew
7.1Comfort
6.7Entertainment
7.5Boarding
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For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

10.0 ExcellentShagen, May 2024PVG - CAI
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For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

How do you run out of beer after one hour of a twelve hour flight?!

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

2 hours delay on the 1st plane out of the day!!!!!

Multiple delays, with no explanation. Caused us to almost miss our connector. The airline made no effort when we arrived in Shanghai to help us make it to our next flight with the same airline.

Pros: "The flight was smooth. Food was on time . Wine is available for the anxious flyers who can’t sleep."
Cons: "Better softer hand soap , sprays and lotion . Sleep mask"
Cons: "delay of about 1 hour, we almost missed our international flight from beigin"
Pros: "Nice staff."
Cons: "Although I've ordered vegan food about 3 months in advance, I have not been provided with a vegan meal and received cheese lasagne. Pretty sad on such a long distance flight."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/30Thu
1 stopChina Eastern
30h 20mSHA-CMB
$208
5/29Wed
2 stops
29h 40mSHA-CMB
$209
5/29Wed
1 stopChina Eastern
30h 20mSHA-CMB
$215
5/30Thu
2 stops
24h 40mSHA-CMB
$217
5/29Wed
3 stops
26h 25mSHA-CMB
$252
8/5Mon
2 stops
26h 20mSHA-CMB
$268
8/22Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
12h 45mSHA-CMB
$309
5/30Thu
3 stops
15h 35mSHA-CMB
$331
8/5Mon
1 stop
11h 05mSHA-CMB
$413

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Shanghai - Colombo Flights

Departure:

Shanghai (SHA)China

Destination:

Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

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