Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chiang Rai from £96

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Rai (SHA-CEI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Thai AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as £96 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CEI on Tue, Jan 6), while Thai AirAsia X offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £201 departing on Mon, Jan 26 and returning on Sun, Feb 1.

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

  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 Rai 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 can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chiang Rai?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chiang Rai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 6, with one-way flights priced at just £96.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Thai AirAsia X.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chiang Rai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Chiang Rai (CEI) the cheapest?

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Rai on December 11, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at £235.

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

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

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

  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.