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Find the cheapest flight options from Shanghai to Chiang Rai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from PLN 459 and round-trip tickets from PLN 967.

      • PVG 06:50
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        CEI 15:35
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Jan 26 | Thai AirAsia X
        CEI 08:40
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Sun, Feb 1 | Thai AirAsia
        PLN 967 PLN 1,728
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 967
      • PVG 06:50
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        CEI 15:55
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Dec 15 | Spring Airlines
        CEI 08:40
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 19:15
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Thai AirAsia
        PLN 1,093 PLN 1,728
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,093
      • PVG 06:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        CEI 20:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Tue, Dec 16 | Spring Airlines
        CEI 08:40
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | Thai AirAsia
        PLN 1,109 PLN 1,728
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,109
      • PVG 07:00
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CEI 18:15
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Wed, Jan 21 | Spring Airlines
        CEI 08:45
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 23 | Thai AirAsia
        PLN 1,162
        33% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,162
      • PVG 06:55
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        CEI 18:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Tue, Jan 20 | Spring Airlines
        CEI 10:00
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 23 | Nokair
        PLN 1,162
        33% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,162
      • PVG 06:55
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        CEI 18:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Tue, Jan 13 | Spring Airlines
        CEI 10:00
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 16 | Nokair
        PLN 1,233
        28% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,233
      • PVG 06:50
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        CEI 17:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Dec 15 | Thai AirAsia X
        CEI 19:20
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 01:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Thai Lion Air
        PLN 1,236
        28% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,236
      • PVG 02:40
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        CEI 19:25
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Sun, Feb 1 | Thai Lion Air
        CEI 08:30
        16h
        1 stop
        PVG 01:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Thu, Feb 5 | Thai Vietjet Air
        PLN 1,242
        28% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,242
      • PVG 00:15
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        CEI 18:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Tue, Jan 20 | Shanghai Airlines
        CEI 10:00
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 01:20
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 23 | Nokair
        PLN 1,252
        28% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,252
      • PVG 02:40
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CEI 19:50
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Jan 26 | Thai Lion Air
        CEI 21:15
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:30
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Sun, Feb 1 | Thai AirAsia
        PLN 1,262
        27% OFF
        PLN 1,728 PLN 1,262
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CEI Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
        CEI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Chiang Rai - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 06:50
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        CEI 08:10
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Tue, Jan 6 | Thai AirAsia X
        PLN 459 PLN 674
        32% OFF
        32% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 459
      • PVG 06:50
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        CEI 20:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Wed, Jan 7 | Thai AirAsia X
        PLN 464 PLN 674
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 464
      • PVG 06:50
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        CEI 08:10
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Jan 26 | Thai AirAsia X
        PLN 465 PLN 674
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 465
      • PVG 06:50
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        CEI 18:15
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Jan 19 | Thai AirAsia X
        PLN 467
        31% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 467
      • PVG 06:50
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        CEI 20:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Wed, Jan 21 | Thai AirAsia X
        PLN 467
        31% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 467
      • PVG 06:50
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        CEI 08:10
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Jan 12 | Thai AirAsia X
        PLN 477
        28% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 477
      • PVG 19:55
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        CEI 18:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Wed, Jan 7 | Spring Airlines
        PLN 483
        28% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 483
      • PVG 02:40
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        CEI 20:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Jan 12 | Thai Lion Air
        PLN 486
        28% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 486
      • PVG 02:40
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        CEI 18:45
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Wed, Jan 21 | Thai Lion Air
        PLN 491
        27% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 491
      • PVG 07:00
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        CEI 08:10
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Mon, Jan 12 | Spring Airlines
        PLN 492
        27% OFF
        PLN 674 PLN 492
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CEI Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Chiang Rai | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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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 details for Shanghai to Chiang Rai

The distance between Shanghai and Chiang Rai is 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 pricePLN 459
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePLN 967
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,479.62 km

Find the best 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 PLN 398.

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  • 2128

  • Jan

    284
  • 411
  • 1118
  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
  • 18
  • 815
  • 1522

  • Mar

    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.

Flight FAQs

  • 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 PLN 459 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CEI on Tue, Jan 6), while Thai AirAsia X offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PLN 967 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 PLN 459.
    · 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.
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  • 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 18, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at PLN 1,158.
  • 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.