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Flights from Shanghai to Koh Samui

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Koh Samui

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Koh Samui, including China Eastern Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Thai Vietjet Air.
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Find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Koh Samui within the next three months. Book one-way flights from TWD 4,904 or return tickets from TWD 10,080.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Shanghai to Koh Samui

The distance between Shanghai and Koh Samui is about 3,253.74 km. The most popular month to Koh Samui is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceTWD 4,904
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceTWD 10,080
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance3,253.74 km
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Koh Samui

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Koh Samui flights: Nov 20 to Nov 26 — one way flight prices from TWD 4,540.

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  • 2329

  • Nov

    305
  • 612
  • 1319
  • 2026

  • Dec

    273
  • 410
  • 1117
  • 1824
  • 2531

  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Koh Samui?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Koh Samui with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Thai Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 Koh Samui 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Koh Samui is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Koh Samui on October 30, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at TWD 11,631.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Koh Samui, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Samui Airport (PVG-USM) is by far the most common option on this route: Samui Airport (USM).
  • The time difference between Koh Samui 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.

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