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Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Choose from 19 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Bangkok, including China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Spring Airlines.
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Book direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok: One way flights from $80, round trip flights from $151. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Bangkok

The distance between Shanghai and Bangkok is about 2,875.56 km. It takes around 4 hours 45 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok. The most popular month to Bangkok is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$80
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$151
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,875.56 km
Average flight time4 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Bangkok flights: Nov 30 to Dec 7 — one way flight prices from $79.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Bangkok with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines Shanghai Airlines Thai Airways Thai AirAsia X Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 45 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Bangkok (BKK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 99 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Bangkok. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C8891 (07:07) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM841 (22:28) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM853 (19:05)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok on November 23, 2025 with Thai Lion Air, with prices starting at $60.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Bangkok, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport (PVG-BKK) is by far the most common option on this route: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
  • The time difference between Bangkok and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Bangkok (BKK)

Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok is one of the hottest and most popular tourist destinations in the world. Home to beautiful buildings and excellent street food, the city is the perfect place to spend a memorable vacation away from home, either with friends or with family. Known for its famed street life and roadside attractions, Bangkok sees tourists enjoy both the splendor of its palaces and the fast-paced streets that are full of action.

Tip: You need to spend at least a week to truly explore Bangkok and understand the city and its unique offerings to all types of tourists.

Flights to Bangkok

Bangkok is served by the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). which sees flights from different parts of the world depart and arrive. Most of the major carriers of airways and airlines are present here in Bangkok and you will be able to access plenty of flights from Shanghai to Bangkok. You can also enjoy many direct flights to Bangkok with the help of airline carriers such as Shandong or Chinese Eastern.

Generally, Shanghai to Bangkok flights takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes only to complete. There are plenty of cheap flights from Shanghai by Air China and China Eastern. You can also access flights with one-stops as well.

Tip: Booking flights well in advance will help you save both money and time as Bangkok approaches peak season

Things you can do in Bangkok:

The Grand Palace is one of the main attractions in the city and consists of plenty of complex buildings and intricate architecture. It is the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782 and the royal government was based around the grounds till 1925. There are many royal functions and ceremonies that are still held within the walls of the palace.

The Wat Arun Rachawararam is a Buddhist Temple that is located in the Yai District of the city. It is one of the most popular Hindu Temples dedicated to the Lord of the Sun and is personified as the sun’s radiations as well. You can click some amazing photographs and take in the serenity of the temple during sunset. 

You can also explore the temple of the Emerald Buddha, Jim Thompson House Museum and other attractions.

Tip: You can travel around the city with the help of the famous tuk-tuks, similar to Indian autorickshaws. 

Eating in Bangkok:

The city of Bangkok is home to some of the best street food options in the world. You can eat poultry and seafood of different varieties and even try your hand with some exotic fare like crispy grasshoppers and beetles if you’re up for it!

Tip: You can head over to the Khaosan Road to enjoy the street life and busy markets of the city. 

Head over to Trip.com to enjoy some of the best tickets and bookings to Bangkok. We provide 24-hour customer service, with which you can make any changes to your discount hotel reservations on the Shanghai - Bangkok flight booking and also get yourself some great travel deals. Ensure quality travel service for a memorable vacation with Trip.com

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