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	$208	China Southern 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Jan 2 — Thu, Jan 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $208
Cheapest one-way flight	$93	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Dec 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $93
Cheapest nonstop flights	$211	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jan 9 — Thu, Jan 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $211
Last-minute weekend getaway	$222	China Southern 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $222
Cheapest business class flights	$629	China Eastern 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sat, Nov 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is currently $629

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 January.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–255
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–680

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Spring

Nonstop

from $211

Typical price: $195–380

6 weekly nonstop flights

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

40 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

from $247

Typical price: $245–385

5 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - CNX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

80 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
Air China

53 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
China Southern

from $208

Typical price: $220–580

33 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CNX Every day
THAI

from $521

Typical price: $500–850

28 weekly connecting flights

PVG - CNX Every day
Korean Air

from $691

Typical price: $550–900

21 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 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 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 26 min 99 mi
Lampang Airport (LPT)

Lampang Thailand 1 hr 38 min 49 mi
Sukhothai Airport (THS)

Sukhothai Thailand 4 hr 10 min 120 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $190 to $255.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $208. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $93.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $211, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 15.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $247, flying from Nov 30 to Dec 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $208, flying from Jan 2 to Jan 8.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $521, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $691, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 13.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai starts at $208 from Fri, Jan 2 to Thu, Jan 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $93 and departs on Wed, Dec 17.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

4 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.

When should you fly to Chiang Mai, Thailand?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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, Spring is the most popular. Spring offers 6 nonstop flights and 40 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .

In terms of flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 5 nonstop flights and 80 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:

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 33 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 offers 28 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
Korean Air offers 21 connecting flights per week. Korean 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $208. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $93.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $211, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 15.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $247, flying from Nov 30 to Dec 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $208, flying from Jan 2 to Jan 8.
The cheapest THAI flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $521, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $691, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 13.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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

There are 6 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chiang Mai at price $222 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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

There are 6 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at $211 from Fri, Jan 9 to Thu, Jan 15 with Spring.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at $629 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sat, Nov 29 with China Eastern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai start at $208 from Fri, Jan 2 to Thu, Jan 8.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Chiang Mai next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Chiang Mai starts at $222 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with China Southern.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chiang Mai at price $222 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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.