China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $217
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China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $217
Shanghai — Colombo
03/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $270
Shanghai — Colombo
03/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $298
Shanghai — Colombo
03/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $272
Shanghai — Colombo
04/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $353
Shanghai — Colombo
04/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $271
Shanghai — Colombo
04/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $272
Shanghai — Colombo
04/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $271
Shanghai — Colombo
04/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $354
Shanghai — Colombo
04/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $293
Shanghai — Colombo
04/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6017
starting at $299
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The Shanghai — Colombo route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, Air China, Air India, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Thai AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, and IndiGo. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $138. 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 one-way flight from Shanghai to Colombo departs on 05/22/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $138
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Colombo departs on 05/12/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $305
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Colombo takes 9h 35m
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). The average flight duration is 12h 57m. There are 8 direct flights from Shanghai to Colombo. The time difference between Shanghai and Colombo is 2h 30m. Flights from Shanghai begin at 1:55 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 1:55 PM
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.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Colombo according to data for the last 48 hours costs $138
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: April, March, May.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Colombo start from 9 hours 35 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Colombo: China Eastern Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Colombo is $144 (April 2026), while the maximum is $191 (June 2026). On average, a ticket costs $155–$162.
