Cheap Flights from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Colombo to Shanghai (CMB-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers one-way fares as low as US$144 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMB to PVG on Fri, Jul 3), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$254 departing on Fri, Jun 12 and returning on Wed, Jun 17.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Colombo to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Colombo to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Srilankan Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Colombo to Shanghai?

  It takes about 7 hours 10 minutes to fly from Colombo to Shanghai.

• When is the best time to book flights from Colombo to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Colombo to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 flight per week flying from Colombo to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/-/T/-/S -- MU6018 (20:30)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Colombo to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Colombo to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jul 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$144.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Colombo to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Shanghai on May 18, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at US$251.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Colombo?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (CMB-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Colombo and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Colombo is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Colombo to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.