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Shanghai.฿2,559 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Don Mueang on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,559, select.

Shanghai.฿2,574 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Don Mueang on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,574, select.

Shanghai.฿2,583 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Don Mueang on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,583, select.

Shanghai.฿2,587 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Don Mueang on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,587, select.

Shanghai.฿2,603 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Don Mueang on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,603, select.

Shanghai.฿2,618 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound direct flight with Thai LionAir departs from Don Mueang on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,618, select.

Shanghai.฿2,692 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with Thai VietJet Air departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,692, select.

Shanghai.฿2,779 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Phuket on Sun, 23 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,779, select.

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Airports in Shanghai

Looking for the best route? There are 2 airports in and around Shanghai.

Direct flights to Shanghai

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The average flight time to Shanghai is 4 hours and 19 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Bangkok.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Shanghai?

China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai LionAir and Kenya Airways all fly direct to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually March.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai?

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 Shanghai 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.

Can I get a direct flight to Shanghai?

Yes – you can fly direct to Shanghai Pudong Airport and the average flight time is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

How much are return flights to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai is ฿4,793. 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.

Which is the cheapest airport in Shanghai?

The cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from ฿4,793.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai is Sunday, 23 March 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

The average temperature in Shanghai in March is around 9°C. The warmest month in Shanghai is typically August, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and it usually rains the least in December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Shanghai with?

Currently, Shenzhen Airlines and Thai AirAsia X offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying to Shanghai

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	฿2,559
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	165

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