Cheap flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai from $95

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chiang Mai with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Chiang Mai (CNX) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 4 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Chiang Mai (CNX).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

  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 Chiang Mai 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 11 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C8511 (16:50) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU205 (10:24)

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Chiang Mai (CNX) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Mai on November 19, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at $68.

• Which airports can I fly to for Chiang Mai from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chiang Mai, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport (PVG-CNX) is by far the most common option on this route: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Chiang Mai?

  The time difference between Chiang Mai and Shanghai is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

  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.