NZD 227 : Cheap Flights from Chiang Rai to Shanghai

Flight FAQs

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Thai Lion Air offers one-way fares as low as NZD 227 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CEI to PVG on Tue, Jan 20), while Thai AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 449 departing on Sun, Jan 18 and returning on Wed, Jan 21.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chiang Rai to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chiang Rai to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Chiang Rai to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chiang Rai to Shanghai 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.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chiang Rai to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Chiang Rai to Shanghai, 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 20, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 227.
  · 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 Lion Air.
  · 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 Shanghai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chiang Rai to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chiang Rai to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Rai to Shanghai on December 11, 2025 with Thai AirAsia, with prices starting at NZD 222.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Chiang Rai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Chiang Rai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (CEI-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Chiang Rai and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Chiang Rai is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chiang Rai to Shanghai?

  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.