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Shanghai to Colombo PVG, SHA → CMB

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The cheapest return found recently is $381 with AirAsia X, 11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027, found today.

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $418 to $462.

Cheapest return found recently

$381

11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 · AirAsia X

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Leaves 1:35 a.m. · Return leaves 10:25 a.m. · 34 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found today

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Cheapest nonstop return

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $381 11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027found todaySee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $387 to $401.

At $381, the cheapest return found recently is below that range.

25 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 return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates from 23 Nov to 23 Feb 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 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

44 fares on 18 departure dates

23 Nov – 4 Dec: $418, found 6 days ago12 Dec – 12 Dec: $596, found 4 days ago16 Dec – 4 Jan 2027: $407, found 3 days ago17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $417, found 4 days ago18 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $482, found 4 days ago25 Dec – 11 Jan 2027: $418, found 6 days ago9 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027: $458, found yesterday11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027: $381, found today13 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027: $458, found yesterday14 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027: $541, found yesterday20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027: $462, found 4 days ago28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027: $422, found yesterday11 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027: $462, found 3 days ago12 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027: $465, found 3 days ago16 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $387, found 4 days ago20 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027: $462, found 3 days ago21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027: $446, found 3 days ago23 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027: $446, found 3 days agoDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
23 Nov – 4 Dec$418Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 12 Dec$596Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 4 Jan 2027$407Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$417Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$482Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 11 Jan 2027$418Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027$458Cathay PacificShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027$381AirAsia XShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound todaySee prices for these dates
13 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027$458Cathay PacificShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027$541AirAsia XShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027$462Cathay PacificShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027$422Air IndiaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
11 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027$462Cathay PacificShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027$465Cathay PacificShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$387AirAsia XShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027$462Cathay PacificShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027$446AirAsia XShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027$446AirAsia XShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $381.

November 2026From $4181 departure date23 Nov – 4 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $4075 departure dates16 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $381Cheapest seen6 departure dates11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 · found todaySee prices for these dates
February 2027From $3876 departure dates16 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia X, Air India.

Premium cabin fares from Shanghai 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 11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to Colombo?

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The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$400$393+1%10
30–59 days$405$400+2%25
60–89 days$397$396Cheapest seen25
90–179 days$421$387+6%25
180+ days$500$500+26%9

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

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