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Airlines Flying from Colombo to Shanghai

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Colombo to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines,Air China,and Cathay Pacific.Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
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Flight deals from Colombo to Shanghai

Find direct flights from Colombo to Shanghai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £261 or return tickets from £432.

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Flight Information from Colombo to Shanghai

The distance between Colombo and Shanghai is about 5,078.13km. It takes around 7 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Colombo to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price £93
Cheapest return ticket price £151
Off-season travel month March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 5,078.13km
Average flight time 7 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Colombo to Shanghai

The best time to book the cheapest flights from Colombo to Shanghai is between Aug 24 and Aug 31. One-way ticket prices start at £93 according to our flight calendar.

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Colombo to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £721.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 7 hours 10 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines.

  • How many airports in Shanghai (SHA)?

How to find a cheap flight from Colombo to Shanghai

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Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Colombo to Shanghai over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Wed, Jul 30, with one-way flights priced at just £261.
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