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Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Colombo to Shanghai, including Air China,Cathay Pacific,and .

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Find direct flights from Colombo to Shanghai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AED 1,316 or round-trip tickets from AED 2,242.

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Flight Info | Colombo to Shanghai

The distance between Colombo and Shanghai is about 5,078.13 km. It takes around 7 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Colombo to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 464
Cheapest return ticket price AED 779
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 5,078.13 km
Average flight time 7 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline Air China

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Shanghai?

The best time to book the cheapest flights from Colombo to Shanghai is between Aug 24 and Aug 31. One-way ticket prices start at AED 464 according to our flight calendar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Colombo to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 3,620.
  • How long does it take to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 7 hours 10 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines.
  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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