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Flight Info | Shanghai to Phuket

Cheapest one-way flight price $74
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $154
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel April
Flight distance 3,500.14 km
Average flight time 5 hours 20 minutes
Popular airline Air China

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Phuket (HKT) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Phuket based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Phuket (HKT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $317.
  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Phuket (HKT) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 5 hours 20 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Phuket (HKT).
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Phuket (HKT)?

    Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Phuket (HKT): China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Phuket

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Flight from Shanghai to Phuket

Phuket is a province in the country of Thailand, where forests, rubber and palm oil plantations cover almost 60% of the island. It is among the world’s finest beach destinations. The lively towns and fine white sand attract numerous tourists. For the party-loving people, the place is a paradise for sure.

Getting to Phuket

The airport in Phuket is Phuket international airport. Spring Airlines operates direct flights from Shanghai to Phuket. There are few other airlines that have connecting flights between Shanghai and Phuket. Shanghai to Phuket flight booking can be done based on the comparison in flights between all the airlines. Because of various options available, there are high chances that the Shanghai to Phuket flights are available within an affordable range. Most of the airways have daily flights between the two places.

Tip: Try looking for direct flights which will make your journey convenient and easy.

What to see in Phuket

Phuket is one of the most visited destinations in Thailand. It has many places worth visiting like Two heroine’s monument which is a memorial statue in the Thalang district. Hat Karon is the second largest Phuket's tourist beach. Kamala beach is a long beach with coral reefs on north and surfing in the low season. Wat Chalong is a place where stands the cast statue of a famous rebellion of Thailand. Khao piers the wildlife conservation development and extension center is a center of study for the environment. The Big Buddha of Phuket is an image 45 m in height and covered in white Burmese marbles. Other places in Phuket worth visiting are Phuket aquarium, Thalang national museum, viewpoint and many more.

Tip- Visit all the public places during weekdays if possible, to avoid the possible crowd on the weekends.

Getting around in Phuket

Getting around in Phuket is relatively easy as the place has many public and private means of transport. Taxis or tuck tucks are the best way to roam around in nearby places. Hiring cars and bikes are also options if you like to explore Phuket by yourself. Songtaew is Thailand's term for local open-air buses which are also easily available and easy on the pocket.

Tip: If you are visiting Phuket in a group, public transport is a good idea.

Shopping and dining in Phuket

If you are looking to shop under comfortable conditions, you have options for many malls like Jungceylon shopping mall. Other options include the Phuket weekend market, the walking street of Phuket, the Banzaan market, handicraft shopping complex.

While in Phuket, if you miss trying the street food, you miss something really important. Apart from the delicious Thai cuisine which is famous worldwide, the mouth-watering street foods include Pad Thai, Noodle soup, Moo ping, stewed pork legs and many more.

Tip: If you are visiting the beach in Phuket, do not miss trying grilled seafood.

So, if you plan for a trip to Phuket from Shanghai, don’t forget to check the cheap flight from Shanghai to Phuket on Trip.com. Along with fewer prices for flights, there are various deals on discounted Hotels are available too. The website provides 24-hour customer care services and quality services.

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