Cheap flights from Shanghai to Colombo from $437 PVG, SHA → CMB

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $363 to $417.

At $437, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 20-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 21 Feb 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

524 fares on 29 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $424.

Return

The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 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.

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Colombo?

The cheapest return found recently is $437 with Air China, 21 Feb 2027 to 13 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $424 with AirAsia X, 19 Nov to 8 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 29 departure dates is usually $437 to $531.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Colombo?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $424, 19 Nov to 8 Dec, found 8 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Colombo?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Colombo?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $716 with China Eastern, 21 Feb 2027 to 14 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Shanghai to Colombo

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Colombo?

Between 17 Nov and 24 Apr 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 18 of the 29 departure dates we hold, Cathay Pacific on 4 and China Eastern on 3.