Can I fly direct from Phuket City to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai are available. Historically, approximately 54.6% of all available flights on this route have been direct. For those flights that include stops, the median number of stopovers when connecting is typically one. This indicates a good chance of finding a non-stop option for your journey.

How many hours is the flight from Phuket City to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Phuket City to Shanghai has a median duration of 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3535 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases to approximately 9 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their trip.

How much more do direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai cost?

Historically, direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai have been about 39% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $352, while connecting flights had a median price of $253. Direct flights constituted approximately 22.4% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a direct flight against the potential cost savings of a connecting option.

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Phuket City to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Right now, only 4% of recent fares from Phuket City to Shanghai are classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Phuket City to Shanghai, fares typically range from $245–$360, with a median of $331. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

A typical journey from Phuket City to Shanghai takes about 5h 15m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 1 stopover.

The route from Phuket City to Shanghai covers a distance of 3535 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a substantial travel period, making comfort and flight duration key considerations for your trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai? The most affordable months to fly are typically December and February, both with median fares of $235. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $254. Planning your travel during these months could result in significant savings.

How much is a round trip from Phuket City to Shanghai

Regular price: $217 - $413

Prices for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 217 USD and 413 USD. The current lowest deal is 205 USD with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 6.

now $205

Low $217

High $413

The cheapest time to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from HKT to SHA is March, with a median price of $184. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $354. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $184

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $354

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phuket City to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$394

$314

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$364

$274

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$436

$277

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$426

$300

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (SHA)

MyTravel Airways

$473

$303

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$436

$333

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$479 → $272

43%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$473 → $303

36%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$436 → $277

36%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$433 → $294

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

Phuket City - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Phuket City to Shanghai have been near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

December and February are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December and February, with median prices around $235.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 15m

Direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai typically take 5h 15m, while connecting flights average 10h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are available on 54.6% of recent routes, with frequent deals historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is a provider of direct flights on the Phuket City to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Median prices are $331

Historically, 25% of tickets are found for $245 or below, with 75% found for $360 or below.

Phuket City main airports to depart from

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport offers direct flights, making it a convenient choice for your trip to Shanghai.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, and maglev train).

💸 Flights from ~$251

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$530

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $284. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices closer to $386, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days before departure) averaged $396. Planning ahead can result in significant savings.

A good deal for a flight from Phuket City to Shanghai is considered to be $245 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days, meaning only a quarter of all flights were priced lower. The median price for this route historically stands at $331, while prices around $360 represent the 75th percentile, indicating a higher cost.

Historically, December and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai, with a median price of $235 for both. October also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $254. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $331. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these months for their trips.

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Phuket City to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Phuket City to Shanghai

Regular price: $217 - $413

Prices for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 217 USD and 413 USD. The current lowest deal is 205 USD with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 6.

now $205

Low $217

High $413

The cheapest time to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from HKT to SHA is March, with a median price of $184. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $354. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $184

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $354

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phuket City to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$394

$314

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$364

$274

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$436

$277

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

MyTravel Airways

$426

$300

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (SHA)

MyTravel Airways

$473

$303

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKT - Shanghai

Phuket City (HKT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$436

$333

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$479 → $272

43%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$473 → $303

36%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$436 → $277

36%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$433 → $294

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

Phuket City - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Phuket City to Shanghai have been near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

December and February are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December and February, with median prices around $235.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 15m

Direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai typically take 5h 15m, while connecting flights average 10h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are available on 54.6% of recent routes, with frequent deals historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is a provider of direct flights on the Phuket City to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Median prices are $331

Historically, 25% of tickets are found for $245 or below, with 75% found for $360 or below.

Phuket City main airports to depart from

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport offers direct flights, making it a convenient choice for your trip to Shanghai.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, and maglev train).

💸 Flights from ~$251

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$530

Shanghai, China

43% AI deal score

$8,339

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Phuket City to Shanghai

Phuket City to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Phuket City to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

Direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Phuket City to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

Phuket City - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

December and February are cheapest

Direct flights average 5h 15m

Direct flights are frequent

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Median prices are $331

Phuket City main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Sep 21

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Oct 09

Sep 18

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Phuket City to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Phuket City to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Phuket City to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Phuket City to Shanghai?

How much more do direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai cost?

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Phuket City to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Phuket City to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

Direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Phuket City to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phuket City to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai

Phuket City - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

December and February are cheapest

Direct flights average 5h 15m

Direct flights are frequent

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Median prices are $331

Phuket City main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 29

Sep 21

Sep 24

Oct 09

Sep 18

Sep 16

Sep 24

Sep 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Phuket City to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Phuket City to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Phuket City to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Phuket City to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Phuket City to Shanghai?

How much more do direct flights from Phuket City to Shanghai cost?

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