Cheap Flights Shanghai to Colombo from CAD 236

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Colombo (CMB)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Vietnam Airlines offers one-way fares as low as CAD 236 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CMB on Sat, Sep 5), while AirAsia X offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 474 departing on Fri, Sep 11 and returning on Fri, Sep 18.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Colombo?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Colombo with the following airlines, including: China Eastern 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 the flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Colombo (CMB)?

  It takes about 7 hours 5 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Colombo (CMB).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Colombo 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 Shanghai to Colombo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU6017 (14:39)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Colombo, 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 Sat, Sep 5, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 236.
  · 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 Colombo travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Colombo to get the best price?

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

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Shanghai to Colombo?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Colombo on July 22, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at CAD 464.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Colombo from Shanghai?

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

• What is the time difference between Shanghai and Colombo?

  The time difference between Colombo and Shanghai is 2h.

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

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.