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	$215	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Thu, Mar 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $215
Cheapest one-way flight	$82	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Feb 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $82
Cheapest nonstop flights	$229	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Thu, Mar 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $229
Last-minute weekend getaway	$376	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Sun, Feb 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $376
Cheapest business class flights	$859	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $859

Fastest flight	4 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai takes 4 hr 25 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: $195–255
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–730

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $250–350

12 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - CNX Every day

90 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $229

Typical price: $210–435

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - CNX Every day

37 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
Air China

53 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
China Southern

from $220

Typical price: $220–510

47 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
Thai Vietjet Air

Typical price: $255–560

23 weekly connecting flights

PVG - CNX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
THAI

from $530

Typical price: $510–870

23 weekly connecting flights

PVG - CNX 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 Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

Chiang Mai Thailand 11 min 2 mi
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

Chiang Rai Thailand 3 hr 29 min 99 mi
Lampang Airport (LPT)

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

Sukhothai Thailand 4 hr 8 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 $195 to $255.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $82.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $229, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $220, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $530, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai starts at $215 from Thu, Mar 5 to Thu, Mar 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $82 and departs on Thu, Feb 26.

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.

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 12 nonstop flights and 90 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 37 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 53 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
China Southern offers 47 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 Vietjet Air offers 23 connecting flights per week. Thai Vietjet Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
THAI offers 23 connecting flights per week. THAI 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 $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $82.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $229, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $220, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $530, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.

China Eastern and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.

There are 12 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 $376 is offered by Spring from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8.

China Eastern and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.

There are 12 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 $229 from Thu, Feb 26 to Thu, Mar 5 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 $859 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4 with Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at $215 from Thu, Mar 5 to Thu, Mar 12.

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 $376 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chiang Mai at price $376 is offered by Spring from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8.

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.