Cheap flights from Colombo to Beijing from $245 CMB → PEK, PKX
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The cheapest return found recently is $417 with Air China, 15 Dec – 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $245 with AirAsia X, 16 Nov, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $245, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $417, 15 Dec to 6 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $417 to $475
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $410 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $417 to $475.
Cheapest return found recently
$417
15 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · Air China
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Leaves 10:25 p.m. · Return leaves 9:30 a.m. · 24 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$417 15 Dec – 6 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$410 27 Dec – 14 Jan 2027found 7 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 $346 to $431.
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 13 departure dates from 25 Nov to 19 Aug 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?
No. We hold 22-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 15 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
143 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 16 Dec | $451 | AirAsia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $475 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $475 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $417 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $430 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $430 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $466 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $410 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $410 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $460 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $410 | Air China | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $563 | China Eastern | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 | $523 | Malaysia Airlines | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $410.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, AirAsia, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$245
16 Nov · AirAsia X
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Leaves 10:25 a.m. · 12 h 20 min trip
stops unknown
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$245 16 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $224 to $337.
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?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $245 | AirAsia X | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) | stops unknown | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Apr 2027 | $286 | China Eastern | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $245.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia X, China Eastern.
Premium cabin fares from Colombo to Beijing
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 15 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Colombo to Beijing?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 8% 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 | $430 | $346 | +8% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $484 | $346 | +22% | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $411 | $346 | +4% | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $421 | $346 | +6% | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $397 | $383 | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 90–179 days | $511 | $429 | +29% | 37 |
| 180+ days | $523 | $478 | +32% | 24 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $245 | $238 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $292 | $261 | +19% | 12 |
| 180+ days | $315 | $288 | +29% | 46 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Dec – 6 Jan 2027. 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 Colombo to Beijing?
The cheapest return found recently is $417 with Air China, 15 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $410 with Air China, 27 Dec to 14 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $417 to $475.
How much is a one-way flight from Colombo to Beijing?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $245 with AirAsia X, 16 Nov, found 5 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Beijing?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $410, 27 Dec to 14 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $245, 16 Nov, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo to Beijing?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Beijing?
Between 25 Nov and 19 Aug 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 10 of the 13 departure dates we hold, AirAsia on 1 and China Eastern on 1.
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