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Flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai

Search for direct flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$110, and round-trip direct flights start at US$199.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 10 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Thu, Sep 17 | Spring Airlines
        US$199 US$337
        41% off
        41% off
        US$337 US$199
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 5 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Mon, Sep 7 | Spring Airlines
        US$199 US$337
        41% off
        41% off
        US$337 US$199
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Tue, Sep 15 | Spring Airlines
        US$199 US$337
        41% off
        41% off
        US$337 US$199
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 8 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Thu, Sep 10 | Spring Airlines
        US$199
        41% off
        US$337 US$199
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 12 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Thu, Sep 17 | Spring Airlines
        US$199
        41% off
        US$337 US$199
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 3 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Tue, Sep 8 | Spring Airlines
        US$227
        33% off
        US$337 US$227
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Mon, Sep 14 | Spring Airlines
        US$227
        33% off
        US$337 US$227
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 11 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Tue, Sep 15 | Spring Airlines
        US$227
        33% off
        US$337 US$227
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Fri, Aug 28 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Tue, Sep 1 | Spring Airlines
        US$242
        28% off
        US$337 US$242
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 17:05
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNX 20:20
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Mon, Sep 7 | Spring Airlines
        US$242
        28% off
        US$337 US$242
      • CNX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNX 16:00
        Shanghai - Chiang Mai | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 5 | Spring Airlines
        US$110 US$214
        49% off
        49% off
        US$214 US$110
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 8 | Spring Airlines
        US$110 US$214
        49% off
        49% off
        US$214 US$110
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 12 | Spring Airlines
        US$110 US$214
        49% off
        49% off
        US$214 US$110
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 3 | Spring Airlines
        US$135
        37% off
        US$214 US$135
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 4 | Spring Airlines
        US$138
        36% off
        US$214 US$138
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 11 | Spring Airlines
        US$138
        36% off
        US$214 US$138
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Spring Airlines
        US$151
        28% off
        US$214 US$151
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | Spring Airlines
        US$152
        28% off
        US$214 US$152
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Spring Airlines
        US$154
        28% off
        US$214 US$154
      • CNX 08:45
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 13:50
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 6 | Spring Airlines
        US$154
        28% off
        US$214 US$154
      • CNX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Chiang Mai - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Chiang Mai to Shanghai, including Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Spring Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chiang Mai to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Chiang Mai to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Chiang Mai and Shanghai is about 2,634 km. The average flying time from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is around 4 hours 3 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$110
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$199
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,634 km
Average flight time4 hours 3 minutes
Popular airlineSpring Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chiang Mai–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Chiang Mai to Shanghai, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is December, with an average price of US$132; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$316.

US$316
US$224
US$132
US$40
    Cheapest
  • US$212
    Jul
  • US$223
    Aug
  • US$196
    Sep
  • US$169
    Oct
  • US$136
    Nov
  • US$132
    Dec
  • US$149
    Jan
  • US$316
    Feb
  • US$154
    Mar
  • US$215
    Apr
  • US$211
    May
  • US$230
    Jun

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai are found during January, with an average price of US$258. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to US$449.

US$449
US$354
US$258
US$163
    Cheapest
  • US$449
    Jul
  • US$442
    Aug
  • US$340
    Sep
  • US$357
    Oct
  • US$344
    Nov
  • US$299
    Dec
  • US$258
    Jan
  • US$447
    Feb
  • US$307
    Mar
  • US$394
    Apr
  • US$371
    May
  • US$446
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai (CNX-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$110 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNX to PVG on Sat, Sep 5), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$199 departing on Thu, Sep 10 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chiang Mai to Shanghai 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.
  • It takes about 4 hours 3 minutes to fly from Chiang Mai to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chiang Mai to Shanghai 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 18 flight per week flying from Chiang Mai to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU206 (15:24) Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C8512 (08:45)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai, 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 Sat, Sep 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$110.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai to Shanghai on July 23, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at US$153.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (CNX-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Chiang Mai 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$179.

US$115
US$179
US$243
US$307
US$371
Spring Airlines
US$179
Spring Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$197
China Southern Airlines
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
US$207
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Thai Vietjet Air
US$293
Thai Vietjet Air
China Eastern Airlines
US$320
China Eastern Airlines
Thai Airways
US$371
Thai Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?

Total flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai, with 10 flights per week.

7
8
9
10
China Eastern Airlines
10
China Eastern Airlines
Spring Airlines
8
Spring Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
8
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights fly from Chiang Mai to Shanghai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chiang Mai to Shanghai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Tuesday.

18
15
12
9
Highest
13
Mon
12
Tue
14
Wed
13
Thu
17
Fri
18
Sat
13
Sun

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