Cheap Flights to Shanghai

Q: How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The average flight time to Shanghai is 4 hours and 21 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Bangkok.

Q: How many airports are there in Shanghai?

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

Q: Which airlines offer direct flights to Shanghai?

China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Kenya Airways and Air China all fly non-stop to Shanghai.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually September.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 28 minutes.

Q: How much are round-trip flights to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Shanghai is ฿4,660. 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.

Q: What's the cheapest airport in Shanghai?

The cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from ฿4,660 .

Q: 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 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 .

Q: 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.

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Flight deals to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Shanghai? Find the biggest savings on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.฿2,534 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 16.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departing from Don Mueang on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,534, select.

Shanghai.฿2,574 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 1.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound direct flight with Thai LionAir departing from Don Mueang on Thu, May 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,574, select.

Shanghai.฿2,594 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 26.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departing from Don Mueang on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,594, select.

Shanghai.฿2,604 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 16.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with Thai VietJet Air departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, Jul 16, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,604, select.

Shanghai.฿2,608 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 13.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with Thai VietJet Air departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, Jun 13, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,608, select.

Shanghai.฿2,759 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 29.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound direct flight with Thai LionAir departing from Don Mueang on Tue, Apr 29, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,759, select.

Shanghai.฿2,902 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,902, select.

Shanghai.฿2,999 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 13.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Phuket on Thu, Nov 13, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ฿2,999, select.

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Airports in Shanghai

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

Which airlines offer direct flights to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai?

Can I get a direct flight to Shanghai?

How much are round-trip flights to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest airport in Shanghai?

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Shanghai on?

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Flying to Shanghai

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	฿2,524
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	235

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How to find cheap flights to Shanghai

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