China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $313
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A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Colombo to Shanghai:
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China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $313
Colombo — Shanghai
02/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $966
Colombo — Shanghai
02/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $1,119
Colombo — Shanghai
02/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $800
Colombo — Shanghai
02/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $794
Colombo — Shanghai
02/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $919
Colombo — Shanghai
02/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $624
Colombo — Shanghai
03/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $570
Colombo — Shanghai
03/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $487
Colombo — Shanghai
03/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $546
Colombo — Shanghai
03/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $466
starting at $234
starting at $430
starting at $151
starting at $226
starting at $262
starting at $271
The route Colombo — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 6 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, AirAsia, Air China, Cathay Pacific, and FITS Aviation (Pvt) Ltd. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $151) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Shanghai departs on 04/10/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $151
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Colombo to Shanghai departs on 05/29/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $312
Fastest flight from Colombo to Shanghai takes 6h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Colombo and Shanghai is 5093km (3158 miles). The average flight duration is 11h 29m. There are 8 direct flights from Colombo to Shanghai. The time difference between Colombo and Shanghai is 2h 30m. Flights from Colombo begin at 8:20 PM. The latest flight from Colombo departs at 8:20 PM
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Colombo to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The cheapest flight ticket from Colombo to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $151
Often the best time to buy tickets from Colombo to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Colombo to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: May, June, August.
The fastest flights from Colombo to Shanghai start from 6 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Colombo — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Srilankan Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Colombo to Shanghai vary: minimum — $151 (May 2026), maximum — $270 (April 2026). Typically, the flight costs $168–$191.
