Cheap Flights from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (SHA)
Popular airlines from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Cathay PacificCathay Pacific
China Eastern AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines
Air ChinaAir China
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Shanghai (CMB-SHA)
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With Expedia, you have your pick of flights a day with 5 airlines covering flights from Colombo to Shanghai. Whether you’re on a business trip, a family holiday or a luxury break, just enter your travel dates, hit search then check out your choice of flights. Select from return, one way or multi-city flights, and use the advance search tool if you want a direct or refundable flight. You can narrow your search to show you just your preferred cabin class and airline, too. It’s all easy. You can book direct flights from Colombo to Shanghai that take around hours.
Find cheap flights from Colombo to Shanghai
From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$623 to AU$785, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Colombo to Shanghai around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Shanghai is normally in December.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a flight from CMB to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
Round-trip journeys from CMB to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport start from AU$623. This is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from CMB to SHA?
We get that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we've made it as hassle-free as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Colombo International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for CMB to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA)?
The distance is around 5 100 kilometres. Sleep mask? Check. Spare socks? Double check. We recommend you pack all the travel comforts for this long-haul Seeduwa - Katunayake to China flight.
Which airlines fly direct from CMB to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA)?
If you want to travel straight from Colombo International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, you'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly on this route.
Are Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport popping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices that far in advance.
Travel information
Origin airport | Bandaranaike Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
Destination airport | Hongqiao International Airport |
Distance | 5,058 km away |
Airlines serving | Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Air China |
Popular airline | Cathay Pacific |
Return price | AU$623 |