China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $307
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Colombo to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Colombo to Shanghai:
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China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $307
Colombo — Shanghai
01/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $414
Colombo — Shanghai
02/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $460
Colombo — Shanghai
02/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $454
Colombo — Shanghai
02/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $461
Colombo — Shanghai
02/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $1,011
Colombo — Shanghai
02/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $313
Colombo — Shanghai
02/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $319
Colombo — Shanghai
02/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $366
Colombo — Shanghai
02/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $307
Colombo — Shanghai
02/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU6018
starting at $308
starting at $221
starting at $414
starting at $149
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starting at $264
starting at $543
The route Colombo — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 9 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, AirAsia, Air China, Malaysia Airlines, FITS Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, Cathay Pacific, Thai AirAsia, and IndiGo. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $149) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Shanghai departs on 04/22/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $149
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Colombo to Shanghai departs on 03/02/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $264
Fastest flight from Colombo to Shanghai takes 9h 40m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Colombo and Shanghai is 5093km (3158 miles). The average flight duration is 11h 16m. There are 8 direct flights from Colombo to Shanghai. The time difference between Colombo and Shanghai is 2h 30m. Flights from Colombo begin at 8:20 PM. The latest flight from Colombo departs at 8:20 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Colombo to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $149
Often the best time to buy tickets from Colombo to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Colombo to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: April, March, June.
The fastest flights from Colombo to Shanghai start from 9 hours 40 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Colombo — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Srilankan Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Colombo to Shanghai vary: minimum — $154 (April 2026), maximum — $384 (December 2026). Typically, the flight costs $218–$221.
