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	$187	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Mar 2 — Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $187
Cheapest one-way flight	$70	Thai Lion Air Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Feb 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $70
Cheapest nonstop flights	$198	Thai Lion Air Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Mar 2 — Tue, Mar 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $198
Last-minute weekend getaway	$207	China Southern 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $207
Cheapest business class flights	$594	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Fri, Feb 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is currently $594

Fastest flight	4 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Bangkok takes 4 hr 20 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 July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–230
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–225

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Bangkok

Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

49 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $201

Typical price: $195–305

31 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - BKK Every day
THAI

Nonstop

from $388

Typical price: $385–540

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $200–260

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day

113 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - BKK Every day
Air China

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day

4 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - BKK Every Tue, Fri, Sun
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $303

Typical price: $290–455

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BKK Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Bangkok Thailand 37 min 17 mi
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

Bangkok Thailand 34 min 12 mi
U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP)

Pattaya City Thailand 2 hr 8 min 81 mi
Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)

Hua Hin District Thailand 2 hr 36 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 $145 to $230.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $187. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai Lion Air from $70.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $201, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 5.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $388, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $303, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Bangkok starts at $187 from Mon, Mar 2 to Wed, Mar 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Fri, Feb 27.

4 hr 20 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 49 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 7 nonstop flights and 113 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 31 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
THAI offers 14 nonstop flights per week. THAI flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 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) .

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 $187. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai Lion Air from $70.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $201, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 5.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $388, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $303, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.

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

There are 49 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Spring 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 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China 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.

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 $207 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

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

There are 49 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Spring 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 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China 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.

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 $198 from Mon, Mar 2 to Tue, Mar 10 with Thai Lion Air.

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 $594 from Sat, Jan 31 to Fri, Feb 6 with Juneyao Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Bangkok start at $187 from Mon, Mar 2 to Wed, Mar 11.

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 $207 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Bangkok at price $207 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

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.