China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $321
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 $321
Colombo — Shanghai
04/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $771
Colombo — Shanghai
04/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $793
Colombo — Shanghai
05/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $669
Colombo — Shanghai
05/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $576
Colombo — Shanghai
05/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $592
Colombo — Shanghai
05/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $956
Colombo — Shanghai
05/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $443
Colombo — Shanghai
04/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $575
Colombo — Shanghai
04/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $341
Colombo — Shanghai
05/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $321
starting at $321
starting at $175
starting at $283
starting at $315
starting at $319
starting at $326
starting at $379
The route Colombo — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, Air China, Cathay Pacific, FITS Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, Thai AirAsia, and Air India. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $175) 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 07/14/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $175
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Colombo to Shanghai departs on 09/21/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $460
Fastest flight from Colombo to Shanghai takes 7h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, 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 $175
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: July, October, May.
The fastest flights from Colombo to Shanghai start from 7 hours 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Colombo — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Colombo to Shanghai vary: minimum — $187 (July 2026), maximum — $257 (June 2026). Typically, the flight costs $220–$465.
Tickets from Colombo to Shanghai are getting cheaper month by month. From April 2026 to October 2026, the decline reached 26% — and that may not be the limit.
The most notable drop occurred from June 2026 to October 2026 — down 26%. The best period is July 2026–October 2026 (averaging $189), while the most expensive is May 2026–June 2026 ($234).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is July 2026–October 2026: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 19%.
Monthly price variation is 14%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
