Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Bangkok (SHA - BKK)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Bangkok and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$248	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $248
Cheapest one-way flight	$98	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $98
Last-minute weekend getaway	$334	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $334
Cheapest business class flights	$735	Hainan 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $735

Fastest flight	4 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Bangkok takes 4 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–235
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $230–380

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Bangkok

Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

42 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $248

Typical price: $205–350

28 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

SHA - BKK Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $205–260

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day

95 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - BKK Every day
THAI

Nonstop

from $502

Typical price: $395–600

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $300–500

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day
Thai Vietjet Air

Nonstop

Typical price: $230–465

4 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Bangkok Thailand 38 min 17 mi
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

Bangkok Thailand 35 min 12 mi
U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP)

Pattaya City Thailand 2 hr 16 min 81 mi
Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)

Hua Hin District Thailand 2 hr 35 min 86 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Bangkok

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Bangkok are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $150 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $98.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $248, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $502, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $314, flying from May 8 to May 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok starts at $248 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $98 and departs on Wed, May 6.

4 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Bangkok.

Bangkok is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive Nov–Feb when the weather is warm and relatively dry. Temperatures rise Mar–May, with rainy season May–Nov. Major festivals include the celebrations for Songkran/Thai New Year (Apr) and Loi Krathong (Nov), the “festival of lights” that sees thousands of tiny candles launched in floats along the river. Dec 5 marks the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday as well as National Day and National Father’s Day.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok.
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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok.

In terms of nonstop flights, Shanghai Airlines is the most popular. Shanghai Airlines offers 42 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .

In terms of flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 14 nonstop flights and 95 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Bangkok are:

Spring offers 28 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
THAI offers 14 nonstop flights per week. THAI flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
Thai Vietjet Air offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Thai Vietjet Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Bangkok.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $98.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $248, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $502, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $314, flying from May 8 to May 16.

Shanghai Airlines, Spring, China Eastern, THAI, Juneyao Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air and Thai Lion Air fly direct from Shanghai to Bangkok.

There are 42 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Thai Vietjet Air direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Bangkok at price $334 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.

Shanghai Airlines, Spring, China Eastern, THAI, Juneyao Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air and Thai Lion Air fly direct from Shanghai to Bangkok.

There are 42 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Thai Vietjet Air direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Bangkok start at $248 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok, 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 Bangkok start at $735 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Bangkok start at $248 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Bangkok, 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Bangkok starts at $334 from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Bangkok at price $334 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Bangkok, 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.