Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | HK$1,554 | SpringNonstop5 hrThu, Jan 8 — Thu, Jan 15 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently HK$1,554 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | HK$620 | SpringNonstop5 hrWed, Feb 25 | The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently HK$620 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | HK$2,062 | China Southern1 stop20 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently HK$2,062 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | HK$10,125 | Korean Air1 stop13 hrThu, Mar 12 — Wed, Mar 18 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently HK$10,125 |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 25 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai takes 4 hr 25 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
| November Cheapest | Typical prices: HK$1,500–2,000 |
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| February Most expensive | Typical prices: HK$1,750–3,000 |
Popular airlines from Shanghai to Chiang Mai
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Shanghai to Chiang Mai in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- China EasternNonstopTypical price: HK$1,900–2,9007 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - CNXEvery day80 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - CNXEvery day
- SpringNonstopfrom HK$1,554Typical price: HK$1,550–2,9007 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - CNXEvery day45 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - CNXEvery day
- Air China48 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - CNXEvery day
- THAIfrom HK$3,405Typical price: HK$3,900–7,10028 weekly connecting flightsPVG - CNXEvery day
- China Southernfrom HK$1,731Typical price: HK$1,700–4,00028 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - CNXEvery day
- Thai Lion Airfrom HK$2,310Typical price: HK$2,350–5,20020 weekly connecting flightsPVG - CNXEvery Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Popular airports near Shanghai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
- Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km
Popular airports near Chiang Mai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chiang Mai center and popularity with travelers.
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)Chiang MaiThailand12 min3 km
- Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)Chiang RaiThailand3 hr 27 min159 km
- Lampang Airport (LPT)LampangThailand1 hr 38 min79 km
- Sukhothai Airport (THS)SukhothaiThailand4 hr 10 min193 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai
The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from HK$1,500 to HK$2,000.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from HK$1,554. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from HK$620.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$1,554, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 15.
- The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$3,405, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$1,731, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
- The cheapest Thai Lion Air flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$2,310, flying from Mar 20 to Mar 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai starts at HK$1,554 from Thu, Jan 8 to Thu, Jan 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$620 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.
4 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
Most visitors arrive Dec–Jan, when the weather is warm and mostly dry, with cool nights at higher elevations. The hot and humid rainy season runs May–Nov, with the heaviest rains in Sep. Major festivals include the Flower Festival (Feb), Songkran/Thai New Year (Apr) and Loi Krathong (Nov), the “festival of lights” that sees thousands of tiny candles launched on floats along the rivers.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights and 80 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are:
In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights and 80 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are:
- Spring offers 7 nonstop flights and 45 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
- Air China offers 48 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
- THAI offers 28 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
- China Southern offers 28 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
- Thai Lion Air offers 20 connecting flights per week. Thai Lion Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from HK$1,554. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from HK$620.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$1,554, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 15.
- The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$3,405, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$1,731, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
- The cheapest Thai Lion Air flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is HK$2,310, flying from Mar 20 to Mar 26.
Spring and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
- There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chiang Mai at price HK$2,062 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
Spring and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
- There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at HK$1,554 from Thu, Jan 8 to Thu, Jan 15 with Spring.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at HK$10,125 from Thu, Mar 12 to Wed, Mar 18 with Korean Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at HK$1,554 from Thu, Jan 8 to Thu, Jan 15.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Chiang Mai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Chiang Mai starts at HK$2,062 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with China Southern.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chiang Mai at price HK$2,062 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Chiang Mai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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