China Eastern Airlines
Su, We, and Fr
starting at $365
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Colombo, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Colombo is $226 (June 2026), while the maximum is $304 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $263–$557.
Tickets from Shanghai to Colombo are getting more expensive each month. From June 2026 to January 2027, the increase reached 30%, with prices now at $294. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from June 2026 to November 2026 — up 34%. The best time to fly is June 2026–July 2026, when the average price is $227. In November 2026–January 2027, tickets cost around $299.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in June 2026–July 2026 can save you up to 24% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 11.5%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
China Eastern Airlines
Su, We, and Fr
starting at $365
The only airline operating direct flights from Shanghai to Colombo is China Eastern Airlines. Flights operate on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Shanghai — Colombo
06/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $867
Shanghai — Colombo
07/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $528
Shanghai — Colombo
07/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $513
Shanghai — Colombo
07/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $915
Shanghai — Colombo
07/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $548
Shanghai — Colombo
07/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $459
Shanghai — Colombo
07/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $431
Shanghai — Colombo
08/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $454
Shanghai — Colombo
08/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $450
Shanghai — Colombo
08/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $457
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starting at $366
The Shanghai — Colombo route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, Air China, Malaysia Airlines, VietjetAir, Malindo Air, Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $155. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Colombo according to data for the last 48 hours costs $155
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Colombo is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Colombo can be found flying in these months: June, July, August.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Colombo start from 10 hours 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Colombo: China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Colombo departs on 11/02/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $155
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Colombo departs on 06/29/2026, is operated by Cathay Pacific and costs $449
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Colombo takes 10h 25m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Colombo is 5093km (3158 miles). There are 8 direct flights from Shanghai to Colombo. The time difference between Shanghai and Colombo is 2h 30m. Flights from Shanghai begin at 2:25 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:25 PM
