Flights from Colombo to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 6h 52m (5,099 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $302 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Colombo to Shanghai
Carriers on CMB–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Colombo to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $302 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $225. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $30228 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $240 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $3028 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $243 · 2 stops4 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $37817 Dec 2026 · China Eastern | $225 · 2 stops8 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $3844 Jan 2027 · China Eastern | $251 · 2 stops15 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $4651 Feb 2027 · China Eastern | $260 · 1 stop25 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $48313 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $255 · 1 stop24 Mar 2027 |
| Jun 2027 | $4651 Jun 2027 · China Eastern | $281 · 1 stop1 Jun 2027 · China Eastern |
| Jul 2027 | $53016 Jul 2027 · China Eastern | $345 · 2 stops16 Jul 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $240 for October 2026, $225 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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