Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Phuket (HKT)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Phuket (SHA-HKT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$83 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to HKT on Fri, Mar 13), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$187 departing on Sat, Mar 14 and returning on Thu, Mar 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Phuket?

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

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Phuket?

  It takes about 5 hours 28 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Phuket.

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

  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 Phuket 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 Phuket?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 93 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Phuket. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C8669 (18:37) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8347 (17:08) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8313 (10:46)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Phuket?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Phuket, 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 Fri, Mar 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$83.
  · 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 Phuket travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Phuket on February 28, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at US$201.

• Which airports can I fly to for Phuket from Shanghai?

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

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Phuket?

  The time difference between Phuket and Shanghai is 1h.

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

  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.