Find flight deals from Shanghai to Chiang Rai for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from KRW 187,422 or round trip flights from KRW 395,252.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Chiang Rai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Chiang Rai

The distance between Shanghai and Chiang Rai is approximately 2,479.62 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceKRW 187,422
Cheapest return ticket priceKRW 395,252
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,479.62 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Chiang Rai flights: Feb 22 to Mar 1 — one way flight prices from KRW 162,849.

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    284
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    251
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    221
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Chiang Rai, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chiang Rai (SHA-CEI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Thai AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as KRW 187,422 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CEI on Tue, Jan 6), while Thai AirAsia X offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from KRW 395,252 departing on Mon, Jan 26 and returning on Sun, Feb 1.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Chiang Rai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chiang Rai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 6, with one-way flights priced at just KRW 187,422.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Thai AirAsia X.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chiang Rai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Rai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chiang Rai on December 11, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at KRW 465,222.
  • The time difference between Chiang Rai and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.