Tranquil view of sailboats and yachts in Phuket, Thailand with a warm sunset horizon. — flights from Shanghai to Phuket
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Flights from Shanghai to Phuket

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Phuket (HKT) take about 4h 55m (3,534 km). Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $88 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Phuket

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Tranquil view of sailboats and yachts in Phuket, Thailand with a warm sunset horizon. — arriving in Phuket

Airport transfer

HKT → Phuket, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Things to book in Phuket

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Phuket

Carriers on PVG–HKT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Phuket fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $89 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$12330 Oct 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Nov 2026$1238 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Dec 2026$1396 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines$124 · 1 stop10 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$1355 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines$131 · 1 stop13 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$8915 Feb 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Mar 2027$12215 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Apr 2027$2364 Apr 2027$129 · 1 stop7 Apr 2027
May 2027$2393 May 2027$131 · 1 stop4 May 2027
Jun 2027$23710 Jun 2027$169 · 1 stop5 Jun 2027 · Spring Airlines
Jul 2027$23930 Jul 2027$180 · 1 stop30 Jul 2027 · Spring Airlines
Aug 2027$2418 Aug 2027$230 · 1 stop8 Aug 2027
Sept 2027$24013 Sept 2027$160 · 1 stop13 Sept 2027 · Spring Airlines

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $89 in February 2027, against $123 for October 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 9 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Phuket, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Phuket

Based on weather and travel conditions in Thailand

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The cool, dry season (November–February) is ideal — sunny skies, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures around 25–30°C. The monsoon (May–October) brings heavy rain especially in the south.

Peak season: November – February

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Phuket flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Phuket?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Phuket (HKT) takes about 4h 55m, covering 3,534 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Shanghai from Phuket by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Phuket International Airport is 3,534 km (2,196 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Phuket?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–HKT route include Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Phuket cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–HKT was $88 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 18 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Phuket?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $89 one-way, against $230 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Thailand?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Thailand visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Phuket?
The cool, dry season (November–February) is ideal — sunny skies, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures around 25–30°C. The monsoon (May–October) brings heavy rain especially in the south.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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