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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Chiang Mai to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Spring Airlines
Every day
starting at $161
The only airline operating direct flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is Spring Airlines. Flights operate every day.
In different months, ticket prices from Chiang Mai to Shanghai vary: minimum — $173 (August 2026), maximum — $244 (November 2026). Typically, the flight costs $201–$429.
Flight costs from Chiang Mai to Shanghai climb toward the middle of the period, then start to drop. By choosing the right dates, you can save noticeably.
Prices rise from August 2026 to November 2026 (+41%), then decline from July 2026 to August 2026 (7%). The cheapest tickets are in July 2026–August 2026 (averaging $179), while the priciest are in August 2026–November 2026 ($208).
For savings, plan your flight for July 2026–August 2026 — you could save up to 14%. Try to avoid August 2026–November 2026 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 15.3%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
08/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8512
starting at $187
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
11/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8512
starting at $173
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
11/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU206
starting at $271
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
11/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8512
starting at $301
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
12/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU206
starting at $266
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
12/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8512
starting at $179
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
12/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU206
starting at $266
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU206
starting at $266
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
08/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU7368
starting at $195
Chiang Mai — Shanghai
08/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU206
starting at $332
The Chiang Mai — Shanghai route is served by multiple airlines, including Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Thai AirAsia. This is convenient for those who want the best balance of price, schedule, and travel conditions. Tickets start from $145, and depending on season and promotions, even better deals may appear. With our service, you can easily compare available options and book tickets that match your plans. The variety of carriers allows flexible choices and comfortable travel without overpaying.
The cheapest flight ticket from Chiang Mai to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $145
Often the best time to buy tickets from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: August, July, November.
The fastest flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai start from 4 hours in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Chiang Mai — Shanghai: Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Chiang Mai to Shanghai departs on 11/13/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $145
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Chiang Mai to Shanghai departs on 11/03/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $279
Fastest flight from Chiang Mai to Shanghai takes 4 hours
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Chiang Mai and Shanghai is 2649km (1642 miles). The average flight duration is 4h 25m. There are 10 direct flights from Chiang Mai to Shanghai. The time difference between Chiang Mai and Shanghai is 1h. Flights from Chiang Mai begin at 8:45 AM. The latest flight from Chiang Mai departs at 2:55 PM
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