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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

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Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

September 9 - September 29

Cheapest
Earliest

PVG - Chiang Mai

$192

$229

Round trip

October 11 - October 26

Cheapest
Best

PVG - Chiang Mai

$210

$229

Round trip

October 10 - October 26

Cheapest
Best

PVG - Chiang Mai

$209

$229

Round trip

October 9 - October 26

Cheapest

PVG - Chiang Mai

$208

$229

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October 12 - October 26

Cheapest
Best

PVG - Chiang Mai

$215

$229

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October 12 - October 28

Cheapest
Best

PVG - Chiang Mai

$212

$229

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October 12 - October 31

Cheapest
Best

PVG - Chiang Mai

$210

$229

Round trip

October 12 - October 29

Cheapest
Best

PVG - Chiang Mai

$210

$229

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October 12 - October 27

Cheapest
Best

PVG - Chiang Mai

$212

$229

Round trip

October 8 - October 26

Cheapest

PVG - Chiang Mai

$209

$229

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are classified as a good price. Fares for cheap flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai typically range from $278–$410, with a median of $392. Currently, prices are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially favorable time to consider booking.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $125. Other cost-effective options include January, with a median fare of $230, and December, where the median fare is $235.
A typical journey from Shanghai to Chiang Mai takes about 13h 20m, including connections. This is largely due to the route's structure, as most itineraries connect at least once. The overall distance covered on this route is 2,636 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.
For flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai, only 7.9% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with the majority of connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $150 - $356

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $150 and $356. The current lowest deal is $229 with Spring Airlines, for travel from September 9 to September 29, 2026.

now $229

Low $150

High $356

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is October, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $400. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $125

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $400

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

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Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Spring Airlines

$187

$244

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Spring Airlines

$187

$244

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Spring Airlines

$192

$244

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Spring Airlines

$193

$244

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Spring Airlines

$223

$244

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Spring Airlines

$211

$244

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

1 night

Dec 17 - Dec 18

$355  →  $273

23%

2 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 18

$353  →  $273

23%

3 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 18

$348  →  $273

22%

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$347  →  $273

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Shanghai - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are below the typical level, with a median of $392.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 13h 20m

Flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai typically last 13h 20m, covering a distance of 2636 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 7.9% being direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is an option for direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai are frequent, with 0.67 deals per day.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~40 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is another choice for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~20 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$277

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International is a primary alternative hub in Northern Thailand, offering similar flight options.

📍 ~170 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by bus or car)

💸 Flights from ~$286

Lampang (LPT)

Lampang is geographically the closest airport to Chiang Mai, offering reliable domestic connections.

📍 ~70 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by highway or train)

💸 Flights from ~$373

Phitsanulok (PHS)

Phitsanulok is a major regional hub with better infrastructure and flight frequency than smaller airports.

📍 ~230 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by rail or highway)

💸 Flights from ~$342

Nan Nakhon (NNT)

Nan Nakhon is an alternative domestic gateway within the same geographic region with modern services.

📍 ~180 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$350

Udon Thani International (UTH)

Cheapest

Udon Thani International is a high-capacity airport useful if Northern Thailand airports have disruptions.

📍 ~360 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by bus or car)

💸 Flights from ~$234

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

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Best Elite deals to Chiang Mai

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Jun 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

82% AI deal score

$1,390

$892

Save $498

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Jul 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

82% AI deal score

$1,469

$912

Save $557

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Jun 19

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$1,347

$909

Save $438

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Jun 19

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$1,343

$909

Save $434

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Aug 14

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$1,338

$912

Save $426

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Aug 13

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$1,307

$912

Save $395

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Jun 26

Chiang Mai, Thailand

80% AI deal score

$1,316

$908

Save $408

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Jun 19

Chiang Mai, Thailand

80% AI deal score

$1,337

$908

Save $429

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Jun 26

Chiang Mai, Thailand

80% AI deal score

$1,337

$909

Save $428

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Jun 26

Chiang Mai, Thailand

80% AI deal score

$1,329

$909

Save $420

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Jun 19

Chiang Mai, Thailand

80% AI deal score

$1,337

$911

Save $426

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Jun 26

Chiang Mai, Thailand

80% AI deal score

$1,327

$911

Save $416

From SHA

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Jun 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

79% AI deal score

$1,207

$892

Save $315

From PVG

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Jul 05

Chiang Mai, Thailand

79% AI deal score

$1,401

$961

Save $440

From PVG

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Nov 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

79% AI deal score

$1,366

$994

Save $372

From SHA

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Nov 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

73% AI deal score

$1,210

$995

Save $215

From SHA

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

73% AI deal score

$1,237

$1,000

Save $237

From SHA

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Oct 24

Chiang Mai, Thailand

72% AI deal score

$1,186

$995

Save $191

From SHA

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Nov 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

72% AI deal score

$1,168

$996

Save $172

From SHA

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Oct 24

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,144

$995

Save $149

From SHA

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Oct 24

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,144

$995

Save $149

From SHA

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Jun 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,158

$996

Save $162

From SHA

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Sep 02

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,140

$996

Save $144

From SHA

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Jun 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,156

$996

Save $160

From SHA

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Jun 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,141

$996

Save $145

From SHA

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Oct 30

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,139

$996

Save $143

From SHA

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Sep 02

Chiang Mai, Thailand

71% AI deal score

$1,131

$1,000

Save $131

From SHA

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Aug 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,102

$996

Save $106

From SHA

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Aug 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,091

$1,000

Save $91

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Jul 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,075

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Aug 23

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,077

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Jul 13

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,078

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Jul 09

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,078

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Nov 05

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,078

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Oct 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,341

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Jun 22

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,696

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at $290. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also shows a similar average price of $291. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $396.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is considered to be $278 or less. The median price for this route has been $392. Approximately 25% of flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai were available for $278 or less in the trailing 90 days. Prices above $410 are typically in the more expensive range for this route.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai, with a median price of $125. January also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $230. The annual median price for this route is $392, indicating that October and January offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. December, with a median price of $235, is among the more expensive months for this route.

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