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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $407. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.$347 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.
Chiang Mai.$347 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.
Chiang Mai.$347 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.
Chiang Mai.$366 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $366, select.
Chiang Mai.$367 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.
Chiang Mai.$368 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.
Chiang Mai.$393 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.
Chiang Mai.$407 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $407, select.
Chiang Mai.$408 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Chiang Mai.$423 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
Chiang Mai.$424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
Chiang Mai.$444 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $444, select.
Chiang Mai.$448 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.
Chiang Mai.$473 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
Chiang Mai.$493 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Chiang Mai.$500 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $423
Apr
from $407
May
from $347
Jun
from $347
Jul
from $500
Aug
from $444
Sep
from $366
Oct
from $368
Nov
from $542
Dec
from $564
Jan
from $554
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Shanghai to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Chiang Mai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$347
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is $347. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
As of March 2026, there are 26 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai Airport on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chiang Mai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chiang Mai is Spring Airlines .

Flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know

  • Shanghai's main base, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

  • 4 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.

  • Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Shanghai.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Spring Airlines at 4:15pm. Go for the first PVG to CNX departure operated by China Eastern Airlines at 10am if you'd rather not wait around.

  • Your flight from Shanghai to CNX won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Popular months like February or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • When departing from PVG, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport with China Eastern Airlines.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between PVG and CNX is China Eastern.

  • China Eastern is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to CNX departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

  • Located around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart PVG reach their destination on time.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport. Check out these connections between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and CNX:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to CNX flight:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights departing here land when expected.

  • The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • Consider booking a hotel near CNX if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.

Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai

  • Central Chiang Mai is around 3 kilometres from Chiang Mai International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • $140 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport. A return flight starts from $347. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to CNX.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Shanghai to CNX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • February is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Plan your visit to Chiang Mai in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • When booking your Shanghai to CNX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 42ºC.

  • January sees temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Chiang Mai

  • Start your Chiang Mai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep and Elephant Conservation Park are must-visits when exploring Chiang Mai.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Phitsanulok is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chiang Mai. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in Thailand, head for Chiang Rai, about 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai are among its highlights.

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