Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Bangkok?

Yes, direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok are available. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 42.2% of all flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates a significant portion of travelers choose routes with layovers.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Bangkok?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Bangkok has a median duration of 9 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 14 hours and 5 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 2897 kilometers, contributing to the substantial flight time.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Shanghai to Bangkok?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Shanghai to Bangkok. Connecting flights had a median price of $314, while direct flights had a higher median price of $367. This represents a premium of approximately 17% for direct flights. Despite the higher cost, direct flights accounted for 48.6% of all flights on this route in the trailing 90 days.

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Shanghai to Bangkok: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Fares for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok typically range from $283–$434, with a median of $351. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. There are new deals showing up several times a week, offering opportunities to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Bangkok.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok, August stands out with a median fare of $255. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $303, and July presents a median of $334, making these months generally more affordable.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Bangkok takes about 8h 55m, including connections. A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2, influencing the overall travel duration.

The route from Shanghai to Bangkok covers a distance of 2897 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you will be in the air for a significant period, making it important to consider flight duration and any potential layovers.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Bangkok

Regular price: CN¥1,236 - CN¥2,005

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok typically range from CNY 1236 to CNY 2005. The current lowest deal is CNY 1198 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 29.

now CN¥1,198

Low CN¥1,236

High CN¥2,005

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok is August, with a median price of $255. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $491. Prices are generally lower from July to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥255

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥491

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

MyTravel Airways

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Bangkok

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,451

CN¥1,348

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,435

CN¥1,348

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,435

CN¥1,348

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,311

CN¥2,072

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,790

CN¥2,213

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (DMK)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,286

CN¥1,301

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

CN¥2,708 → CN¥1,700

37%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

CN¥2,484 → CN¥1,559

37%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CN¥2,534 → CN¥1,613

36%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

CN¥2,740 → CN¥1,907

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

Shanghai - Bangkok route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Bangkok are above the typical level at $417.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok, with a median price of $255.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 8h 55m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok typically take 8 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 42.2% of flights from Shanghai to Bangkok are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

MyTravel Airways has direct deals

MyTravel Airways offers direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok appear regularly, with new deals emerging every 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,338

Bangkok main airports to arrive at

Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Cheapest

Suvarnabhumi Airport is a primary gateway to Bangkok, offering a convenient arrival for your trip.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,271

Airports nearby Bangkok used as alternative

U-Tapao International (UTP)

U-Tapao International is a practical alternative with international-standard facilities and easy road access from Bangkok.

📍 ~140 km from Bangkok (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,977

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Nov 14

Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok, Thailand

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Nov 11

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,281

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Business Class

From PVG

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Nov 10

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,282

$404

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 04

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,282

$407

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 12

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,281

$407

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 14

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,279

$407

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 14

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,281

$407

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 11

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,282

$407

Save $875

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 10

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,281

$407

Save $874

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 12

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,280

$407

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bangkok

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $479. Booking within 6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $534, while booking 60 or more days out also resulted in higher average prices of $538. Planning your trip within the 28-59 day window generally offers the most favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $283. The median price for this route was $351, with 75% of prices observed being $434 or less. By comparing prices to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify advantageous offers.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok, with a median price of $255. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $303. The annual median price for this route was $351, indicating that August and September typically provide savings compared to the yearly average.

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Shanghai to Bangkok: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Bangkok

Regular price: CN¥1,236 - CN¥2,005

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok typically range from CNY 1236 to CNY 2005. The current lowest deal is CNY 1198 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 29.

now CN¥1,198

Low CN¥1,236

High CN¥2,005

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥255

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥491

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

MyTravel Airways

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Bangkok

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,451

CN¥1,348

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,435

CN¥1,348

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,435

CN¥1,348

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,311

CN¥2,072

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,790

CN¥2,213

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (DMK)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,286

CN¥1,301

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

CN¥2,708 → CN¥1,700

37%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

CN¥2,484 → CN¥1,559

37%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CN¥2,534 → CN¥1,613

36%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

CN¥2,740 → CN¥1,907

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

Shanghai - Bangkok route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Bangkok are above the typical level at $417.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok, with a median price of $255.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 8h 55m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok typically take 8 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 42.2% of flights from Shanghai to Bangkok are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

MyTravel Airways has direct deals

MyTravel Airways offers direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok appear regularly, with new deals emerging every 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,338

Bangkok main airports to arrive at

Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Cheapest

Suvarnabhumi Airport is a primary gateway to Bangkok, offering a convenient arrival for your trip.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,271

Airports nearby Bangkok used as alternative

U-Tapao International (UTP)

U-Tapao International is a practical alternative with international-standard facilities and easy road access from Bangkok.

Bangkok, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$1,280

$407

Save $873

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bangkok

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Bangkok

Shanghai to Bangkok: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Bangkok

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

Direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Bangkok

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

Shanghai - Bangkok route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights average 8h 55m

42.2% of recent flights are direct

MyTravel Airways has direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Bangkok main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bangkok used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bangkok

Best Elite deals to Bangkok

Nov 12

Nov 14

Nov 04

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 04

Nov 12

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bangkok

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Bangkok?

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

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok?

Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Bangkok?

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Bangkok?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Shanghai to Bangkok?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Bangkok from other cities

Shanghai to Bangkok: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Bangkok

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

Direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Bangkok

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

Shanghai - Bangkok route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights average 8h 55m

42.2% of recent flights are direct

MyTravel Airways has direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Bangkok main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bangkok used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bangkok

Best Elite deals to Bangkok

Nov 12

Nov 14

Nov 04

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 04

Nov 12

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bangkok

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Bangkok?

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

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok?