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Flight deals from Shanghai to Samui International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Samui International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £352. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Koh Samui.£291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Thai AirAsia X and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.
Koh Samui.£309 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Thai VietJet Air and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £309, select.
Koh Samui.£322 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Thai LionAir and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £322, select.
Koh Samui.£353 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £353, select.
Koh Samui.£360 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £360, select.
Koh Samui.£371 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with China Southern and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £371, select.
Koh Samui.£388 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £388, select.
Koh Samui.£411 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with China Southern and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.
Koh Samui.£415 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Thai LionAir and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £415, select.
Koh Samui.£421 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with China Eastern and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £421, select.
Koh Samui.£432 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £432, select.
Koh Samui.£436 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Thai AirAsia X and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.
Koh Samui.£448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £448, select.
Koh Samui.£457 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £457, select.
Koh Samui.£468 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with China Southern and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £468, select.
Koh Samui.£502 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Samui International.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Samui International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £502, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Samui International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Samui International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from £457
Apr
from £353
May
from £291
Jun
from £309
Jul
from £371
Aug
from £436
Sep
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Oct
from £656
Nov
from £388
Dec
from £411
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Feb
from £448

Shanghai to Samui International: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found£290
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Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Samui International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Samui International is £291. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to Samui International. But we found flights with one stop from £290.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Shanghai to Samui International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Samui International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Samui International Airport on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai and Samui International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Samui International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Koh Samui is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Samui International is Thai AirAsia X .

Flying from Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know

  • Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Shanghai.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to USM, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to USM. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • Located around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

    • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

    • Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • You can get to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kms (9 miles) or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to USM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 86% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)

  • Reserve a hotel near USM if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Ko Samui International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire to explore Koh Samui and beyond.

  • Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui

  • From Ko Samui International Airport, central Koh Samui is around 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)

  • £131 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport. Return flights start at £290. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to USM. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Shanghai to USM.

  • Find an affordable flight from Shanghai to Ko Samui International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Explore more of Thailand

  • You've done Koh Samui, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Journey around 129 kms (80 miles) south to Nakhon Si Thammarat to check off its leading sights. From Wat Phra Phrom to Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Phuket is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 257 kms (160 miles) southwest of Koh Samui. No trip is complete without seeing V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.

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