Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai one hour ahead of Chiang Mai.
Take your pick of 76 weekly Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with Juneyao Airlines is the earliest flight available. Juneyao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CNX to PVG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, so jetting to Shanghai (and then discovering more of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Spring Airlines.
With an impressive 98.33% of services landing on schedule, China Eastern Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CNX to PVG flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CNX and PVG:
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Right now, ج.م. 4,851 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 8,997. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNX to PVG.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CNX to PVG.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chiang Mai International Airport, data shows 76.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chiang Mai International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CNX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that most visitors tend to miss. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CNX to PVG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its must-visit sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
