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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.182 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 182 €, select.
Chiang Mai.192 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Chiang Mai.192 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Chiang Mai.192 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Chiang Mai.192 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Chiang Mai.204 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Thai VietJet Air and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Chiang Mai.204 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Chiang Mai.205 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from 205 €
Jun
from 182 €
Jul
from 224 €
Aug
from 229 €
Sep
from 192 €
Oct
from 192 €
Nov
from 265 €
Dec
from 368 €
Jan
from 313 €
Feb
from 356 €
Mar
from 370 €
Apr
from 479 €

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai

Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

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

Shanghai to Chiang Mai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found182 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week20

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai is 182 €. 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 35 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai.
China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai.
As of May 2025, there are 20 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 35 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.
Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chiang Mai.

Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Shanghai.

  • Flights from PVG to CNX start at 10:00 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 19:55 with Juneyao Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 25 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PVG to CNX flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can fly nonstop to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Jet off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport:

  • Spring Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • With an impressive 96.55% of services arriving on schedule, Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PVG to CNX flights.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PVG and CNX:

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport

    • Don Mueang International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight is 92 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 182 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap tickets from PVG to CNX by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PVG to CNX.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

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

  • Chiang Mai International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Chiang Mai. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to CNX in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.

  • Lampang is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without experiencing Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.