Skyline view of Bangkok highlighting traditional Thai architecture amidst modern buildings. — flights from Shanghai to Bangkok
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Flights from Shanghai to Bangkok

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Bangkok (BKK) take about 4h 7m (2,897 km). Spring Airlines and Thai Vietjet Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $86 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Bangkok

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

Skyline view of Bangkok highlighting traditional Thai architecture amidst modern buildings. — arriving in Bangkok

Airport transfer

BKK → Bangkok, booked before you fly

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Bangkok

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

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Thai Vietjet Airnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Bangkok fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $88 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$12231 Oct 2026 · Thai Vietjet Air$118 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$9312 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Dec 2026$12115 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines$114 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$9311 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Feb 2027$8816 Feb 2027 · Thai Vietjet Air—
Mar 2027$933 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Apr 2027$1387 Apr 2027 · Spring Airlines—
May 2027$14012 May 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Jun 2027$1401 Jun 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Jul 2027$1967 Jul 2027$162 · 1 stop7 Jul 2027 · China Eastern
Aug 2027$13027 Aug 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Sept 2027$12115 Sept 2027 · Spring Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $93 for November 2026, $88 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Bangkok, 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 Bangkok

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 Bangkok flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Bangkok?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Bangkok (BKK) takes about 4h 7m, covering 2,897 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 Bangkok by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport is 2,897 km (1,800 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Bangkok?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–BKK route include Spring Airlines and Thai Vietjet Air. 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 Bangkok cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–BKK was $86 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 22 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 Bangkok?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $88 one-way, against $162 for July 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 Bangkok?
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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