Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai (SHA - CNX)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$261	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $261
Cheapest one-way flight	$127	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $127
Last-minute weekend getaway	$387	China Southern 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $387
Cheapest business class flights	$1,018	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 11 hr Mon, Jun 15 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $1,018

Fastest flight	4 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai takes 4 hr 15 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 Chiang Mai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $200–260
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $290–760

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $255–360

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - CNX Every day

78 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $261

Typical price: $225–485

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - CNX Every day

45 weekly connecting flights

SHA - CNX Every day
China Southern

from $335

Typical price: $240–600

44 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
Air China

40 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
THAI

from $692

Typical price: $540–900

29 weekly connecting flights

PVG - CNX Every day
Thai Lion Air

from $419

Typical price: $320–720

25 weekly connecting flights

PVG - CNX Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

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 Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

Chiang Mai Thailand 12 min 2 mi
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

Chiang Rai Thailand 3 hr 24 min 99 mi
Lampang Airport (LPT)

Lampang Thailand 1 hr 37 min 49 mi
Sukhothai Airport (THS)

Sukhothai Thailand 4 hr 5 min 120 mi

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 $200 to $260.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $261. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $127.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $261, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $335, flying from May 22 to May 28.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $692, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Thai Lion Air flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $419, flying from May 10 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai starts at $261 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $127 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

4 hr 15 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.

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 78 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
China Southern offers 44 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
Air China offers 40 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 29 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
Thai Lion Air offers 25 connecting flights per week. Thai Lion Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $261. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $127.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $261, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $335, flying from May 22 to May 28.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $692, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Thai Lion Air flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $419, flying from May 10 to May 18.

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.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chiang Mai at price $387 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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.

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

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 $261 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6 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 $1,018 from Mon, Jun 15 to Wed, Jun 24 with Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at $261 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Chiang Mai starts at $387 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chiang Mai at price $387 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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.