Cheap flights from Shanghai to Bangkok from $131

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Bangkok from Shanghai during August instead. Flights to Bangkok in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $41.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Bangkok from Shanghai is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $305. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Shanghai to Bangkok on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $436. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Bangkok is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Shanghai to Bangkok in the morning for as low as $313. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $379. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Shanghai Pu Dong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for the best Shanghai - Bangkok flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Bangkok from Shanghai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Bangkok for around $287 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Bangkok from Shanghai for as low as $271 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Shanghai to Bangkok flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Spring Airlines, XiamenAir, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Bangkok

China Eastern, Spring Airlines and Thai Lion Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bangkok from Shanghai according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Bangkok. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Bangkok on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Shanghai and Bangkok have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 125 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, China Eastern have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 12% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of June 2026, 22 flights take off from Shanghai and land in Bangkok each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 41% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

159 flights are operational weekly from Shanghai to Bangkok as of June 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.