Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Colombo from $291 CAN → CMB
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest return found recently is $477 with Air China, 24 Dec – 28 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $291 with Cathay Pacific, 15 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $291, Cathay Pacific, found 6 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $477, 24 Dec to 28 Dec
- Usual return price
- $443 to $502
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $415 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SriLankan Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 5 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $443 to $502.
Cheapest return found recently
$477
24 Dec – 28 Dec · Air China
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:55 a.m. · 23 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Chengdu Tianfu (TFU), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$674
23 Dec – 29 Dec · SriLankan Airlines
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 2:00 a.m. · Return leaves 7:30 p.m. · 11 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$477 24 Dec – 28 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$415 27 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $377 to $417.
At $477, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates from 25 Nov to 9 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
127 fares on 19 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 1 Dec | $428 | Batik Air Malaysia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 24 Dec | $450 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 19 Jan 2027 | $458 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 20 Jan 2027 | $459 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 29 Dec | $500 | China Eastern | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 28 Dec | $477 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 25 Dec | $626 | SriLankan Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $415 | Shenzhen Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $489 | Shenzhen Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $451 | China Southern Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $481 | Vietjet | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $504 | Vietjet | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $607 | Shenzhen Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $621 | Cathay Pacific | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $459 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $435 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $435 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $435 | Air China | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jul 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 | $580 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $415.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietjet, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern, SriLankan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$291
15 Aug 2027 · Cathay Pacific
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 10:10 a.m. · 15 h 50 min trip
1 stop · via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) · 9 h connection
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$408
15 Aug 2027 · SriLankan Airlines
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 3:15 a.m. · 5 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$291 15 Aug 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 18 days, 24 Sept to 9 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $197 to $291.
At $291, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
18 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 15 Aug 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
14 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2027 | $291 | Cathay Pacific | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Aug 2027 | $291 | Cathay Pacific | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Cathay Pacific.
Premium cabin fares from Guangzhou to Colombo
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 24 Dec – 28 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Guangzhou to Colombo?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $419 | $377 | +10% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $382 | $379 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $403 | $382 | +6% | 26 |
| 30–59 days | $398 | $390 | +4% | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $417 | $393 | +9% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $437 | $392 | +14% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $487 | $437 | +27% | 10 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 18 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 9 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Hong Kong → Colombo
129 km from Guangzhou
$398
$79 less than flying from Guangzhou
5 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 · HKG → CMB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Shenzhen → Colombo
104 km from Guangzhou
$400
$77 less than flying from Guangzhou
15 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · SZX → CMB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Shenzhen → Colombo
104 km from Guangzhou
$133
$158 less than flying from Guangzhou
1 Mar 2027 · SZX → CMB · stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Macau → Colombo
107 km from Guangzhou
$310
$19 more than flying from Guangzhou
19 Mar 2027 · MFM → CMB · stops unknown
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 24 Dec – 28 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Guangzhou to Colombo?
The cheapest return found recently is $477 with Air China, 24 Dec to 28 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $415 with Shenzhen Airlines, 27 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $443 to $502.
How much is a one-way flight from Guangzhou to Colombo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $291 with Cathay Pacific, 15 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Colombo?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $415, 27 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Guangzhou to Colombo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Guangzhou to Colombo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $674 with SriLankan Airlines, 23 Dec to 29 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $408 with SriLankan Airlines, 15 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Colombo?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with SriLankan Airlines on 15 Aug 2027, takes 5 h 25 min from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Cathay Pacific on 15 Aug 2027, takes 15 h 50 min with 1 stop, including a 9 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Colombo?
Between 25 Nov and 9 Jul 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 8 of the 19 departure dates we hold, Shenzhen Airlines on 3 and Vietjet on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
