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Cheap Flights from Shanghai (CSHA) to Bangkok (BKKT)

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Flight deals from Shanghai to Bangkok

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Bangkok? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bangkok.$62 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $62, select.
Bangkok.$70 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $70, select.
Bangkok.$79 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Don Mueang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Bangkok.$87 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound direct flight with Thai LionAir departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Don Mueang.Price includes taxes and charges.From $87, select.
Bangkok.$114 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $114, select.
Bangkok.$118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with Thai VietJet Air departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Bangkok.$118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with Thai VietJet Air departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Bangkok.$120 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with Thai VietJet Air departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $120, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Bangkok flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from $70
Mar
from $62
Apr
from $120
May
from $118
Jun
from $118
Jul
from $122
Aug
from $122
Sep
from $122
Oct
from $114
Nov
from $156
Dec
from $165
Jan
from $244

Direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Alternative Shanghai to Bangkok routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Bangkok? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Don Mueang

21km from central Bangkok
Closest
from $79
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

29km from central Bangkok
Cheapest
from $62
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Shanghai to Bangkok: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$62
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time4 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week189

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Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Bangkok: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Bangkok: Don Mueang and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Bangkok is $192. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Bangkok.
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Bangkok.
As of February 2026, there are 756 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Bangkok.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok is usually February.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Bangkok is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – which is 28.5 km away from the centre of Bangkok. We've found flights into this airport from $192.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Bangkok on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bangkok but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bangkok is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 29°C. April is typically the warmest month in Bangkok, when it usually averages around 35°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is November, with temperatures averaging 22°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Bangkok is Thai VietJet Air. And the cheapest airline that flies to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is Spring Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Bangkok (BKKT) from Shanghai (CSHA) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Bangkok? Return tickets start from $192 and one-way flights to Bangkok from Shanghai start from $62


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Bangkok from Shanghai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Bangkok start from $62 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CSHA-BKKT ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Bangkok from Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Shanghai and Bangkok? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: China Eastern
    Shanghai Airlines
    Spring Airlines
    Juneyao Airlines
    Thai Airways
    Bangkok Airways
    Thai VietJet Air
    Air China
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai and Bangkok. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Bangkok, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to Bangkok flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Shanghai and Bangkok whenever you want.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.