Flights Shanghai (Pudong) → Colombo
As of November 2026, economy flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo have a typical range CNY 3900–21174, median CNY 8298. Full range across all 500 offers: CNY 2713–38167. We found 64% of 500 offers from budget carriers (around CNY 8037) and 36% from full-service carriers (around CNY 10012).
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai (Pudong) → Colombo
Based on 500 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai (Pudong) → Colombo
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · CNY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| VietJet Air | CNY 200000 | CNY 400000 | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Hahn Air Systems | Included | CNY 253 | — |
| AirAsia X | CNY 30 | CNY 80 | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Spring Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Air India | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo cost?
Based on 500 offers · November 2026
Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo flights ranged from CNY 2713 to CNY 38167 across 500 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 8031 and premium fares around 18667 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 500 offers.
These 500 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between CNY 6051 and CNY 13045
What hidden fees do Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo routes. The breakdown below is based on 500 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CNY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 77 | 1% |
| MU | 112 | 2% |
| FM | 0 | 0% |
| VJ | 694506 | 11980% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| H1 | 253 | 6% |
| D7 | 120 | 2% |
| MH | 22 | 0% |
| 9C | 167 | 3% |
| QR | 26 | 0% |
| CX | 91 | 1% |
| AI | 10 | 0% |
| SQ | 105 | 1% |
| TK | 53 | 0% |
| KE | 15 | 0% |
| EK | 20 | 0% |
VietJet Air: base ~CNY -688319 + fees CNY 694506 = ~CNY 6187 total. Air India: base ~CNY 10686 + fees CNY 10 = ~CNY 10696 total.
VietJet Air's CNY 694506 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Air India's lower-fee model — the CNY 699005 base difference shrinks to CNY 4509 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo?
22 airlines flew Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (CNY) | Median (CNY) | Fees (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vietjet | 1 | — | 3707 | n/a |
 QCL | 1 | — | 4265 | n/a |
 H1 | 1 | — | 4440 | 253 (6%) |
 Air China | 94 | 2713–25642 | 4785 | 77 (2%) |
 D7 | 1 | — | 4948 | 120 (2%) |
 THAI | 4 | 4651–6171 | 5460 | n/a |
 9C | 1 | — | 5693 | 167 (3%) |
 China Eastern | 66 | 3504–8470 | 6138 | 112 (2%) |
 VietJet Air | 18 | 3993–8020 | 6187 | 694506 (11225%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 5 | 5772–8400 | 6280 | n/a |
 FM | 25 | 4026–7666 | 6313 | 0 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 4 | 7127–7393 | 7127 | n/a |
 Malaysia Airlines | 24 | 6311–10167 | 7875 | 22 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 39 | 7135–8877 | 7905 | 26 (0%) |
 Thai Airways | 37 | 5118–10503 | 8037 | 0 (0%) |
 ZH | 9 | 7903–10455 | 10012 | n/a |
 Air India | 29 | 8053–13687 | 10696 | 10 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 16 | 9700–11707 | 11440 | 105 (1%) |
 Korean Air | 1 | — | 12843 | 15 (0%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 4 | 12747–21149 | 16320 | 53 (0%) |
 Emirates | 37 | 17369–19919 | 17369 | 20 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 83 | 8545–25145 | 17544 | 91 (1%) |
Where do the best Shanghai (Pudong) → Colombo prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo flights
- Full-service carriers on Shanghai (Pudong)–Colombo cost 2.3x more than budget airlines (CNY 8651 vs CNY 3707 median; overall median CNY 8298).
- VJ charges 69450.6x more in ancillary fees than AI — CNY 694506 vs CNY 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CNY 4157 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 4640. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo cost?
- Based on 500 offers analyzed, Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo flights range from CNY 2713 to CNY 38167, with a median price of CNY 8298. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 27474 to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo including all fees?
- Vietjet has the lowest median fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo at CNY 3707 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai (Pudong)–Colombo flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CNY 4640. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo routes?
- Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo has 22 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 2713 to CNY 38167 across 500 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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