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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Fri, Mar 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$84	Thai Lion Air Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jan 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is currently $84
Cheapest nonstop flights	$201	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is currently $201
Last-minute weekend getaway	$200	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bangkok to Shanghai is currently $200
Cheapest business class flights	$742	China Southern 1 stop 13 hr Sun, Feb 1 — Sat, Feb 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is currently $742

Fastest flight	4 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Bangkok to Shanghai takes 4 hr
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 Bangkok to Shanghai is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–220
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–275

Popular airlines from Bangkok to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $255–375

49 weekly nonstop flights

BKK - PVG Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $201

Typical price: $200–330

28 weekly nonstop flights

BKK - PVG Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

BKK - SHA Every day
THAI

Nonstop

from $386

Typical price: $345–640

14 weekly nonstop flights

BKK - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $215–275

7 weekly nonstop flights

BKK - PVG Every day

71 weekly connecting flights

BKK - PVG, SHA Every day
Air China

Nonstop

Typical price: $370–2,150

7 weekly nonstop flights

BKK - PVG Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

BKK - PVG, SHA Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $275

Typical price: $280–480

7 weekly nonstop flights

BKK - PVG Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Bangkok to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Bangkok to Shanghai are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $155 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai Lion Air from $84.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is $201, flying from Jan 24 to Feb 2.
The cheapest THAI flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is $386, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is $275, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 21.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Shanghai starts at $180 from Thu, Mar 12 to Fri, Mar 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $84 and departs on Thu, Jan 29.

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

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Shanghai Airlines is the most popular. Shanghai Airlines offers 49 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights and 71 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Bangkok to Shanghai are:

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

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai Lion Air from $84.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is $201, flying from Jan 24 to Feb 2.
The cheapest THAI flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is $386, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Bangkok to Shanghai is $275, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 21.

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

There are 49 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Spring direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai 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 Bangkok and Shanghai at price $200 is offered by Spring from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

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

There are 49 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Spring direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Bangkok to Shanghai 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 Bangkok to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Bangkok and Shanghai start at $201 from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Feb 2 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Bangkok to Shanghai, 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 Bangkok and Shanghai start at $742 from Sun, Feb 1 to Sat, Feb 7 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bangkok and Shanghai start at $180 from Thu, Mar 12 to Fri, Mar 20.

To book business class trips from Bangkok to Shanghai, 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 Bangkok and Shanghai starts at $200 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Bangkok and Shanghai at price $200 is offered by Spring from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

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