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177 € Cheap Flights from Shanghai (CSHA) to Chiang Mai (CNX)

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Cheapest deal177 €
Cheapest monthMarch
Average flight duration4 hours and 44 minutes
Most popular airlineSpring Airlines

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.177 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.
Chiang Mai.180 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.
Chiang Mai.181 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Dec, returning Wed, 24 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 181 €, select.
Chiang Mai.192 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Dec, returning Thu, 8 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Chiang Mai.193 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Chiang Mai.204 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Chiang Mai.205 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.
Chiang Mai.245 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 245 €, 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 March.
Dec
from 181 €
Jan
from 180 €
Feb
from 265 €
Mar
from 177 €
Apr
from 287 €
May
from 245 €
Jun
from 255 €
Jul
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Aug
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Sep
from 288 €
Oct
from 4.000 €
Nov
from 312 €

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Shanghai to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Chiang Mai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chiang Mai.

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 177 €. 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 44 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 December 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai Airport on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 44 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.

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

  • Shanghai has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) taking off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • 4 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.

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

  • With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the most popular route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from PVG to CNX is with Juneyao Airlines at 6:30pm.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to CNX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

  • At PVG, there's a range of airlines operating direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport, such as:

  • The majority of passengers prefer to fly with China Eastern Airlines between PVG and CNX.

  • Juneyao Airlines leads the way in punctuality. A reliable 96.55% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Shanghai to CNX with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PVG and CNX include:

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

    • Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

  • The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive on time at their destination.

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • The drive from central Shanghai to SHA typically takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Shanghai to CNX flight? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 85.58% of them touching down on schedule.

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

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

  • The centre of Chiang Mai is about 3 kilometres from Chiang Mai International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.

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

  • 83 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport. A return flight starts from 177 €. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Lock in cheap flights from Shanghai to CNX by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Shanghai to CNX.

  • Nail down a great price on a flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

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

  • Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Chiang Mai. August is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Book a Shanghai to CNX plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chiang Mai to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

More about Chiang Mai

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chiang Mai right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai International Airport:

  • Your trip to Chiang Mai wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Chiang Mai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you should also see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Phitsanulok will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.

  • Chiang Rai is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without a visit to Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung.

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