Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Shanghai.
Choose from 13 weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest available. Spring Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:15.
To ensure you catch your PVG to CNX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chiang Mai — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.
China Eastern is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
China Eastern ranks as the top on-time carrier for PVG to CNX flights, with 94.92% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PVG and CNX:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
$138 is the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $340. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from PVG to CNX, book your journey one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PVG to CNX.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PVG land on schedule 82% of the time.
Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Consider booking a hotel near CNX if you have a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and discover more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
January is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chiang Mai in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PVG to CNX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Journey around 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to tick off its leading sights. From Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre to Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.


