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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £212. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.£86 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Phuket on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.
Shanghai.£86 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Phuket on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.
Shanghai.£92 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Phuket on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £92, select.
Shanghai.£93 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Phuket on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £93, select.
Shanghai.£110 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Phuket on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £110, select.
Shanghai.£118 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Phuket on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Shanghai.£122 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Phuket on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Shanghai.£123 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Phuket on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.
Shanghai.£149 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Phuket on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £149, select.
Shanghai.£150 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Phuket on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £150, select.
Shanghai.£155 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Phuket on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
Shanghai.£157 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Phuket on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £157, select.
Shanghai.£163 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Phuket on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £163, select.
Shanghai.£164 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Phuket on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £164, select.
Shanghai.£167 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Phuket on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Shanghai.£167 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Phuket on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phuket to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from £123
Jun
from £110
Jul
from £93
Aug
from £122
Sep
from £86
Oct
from £86
Nov
from £92
Dec
from £157
Jan
from £149
Feb
from £163
Mar
from £155
Apr
from £164

Direct flights from Phuket to Shanghai

Alternative Phuket to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Phuket to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

9 miles from central Shanghai
Closest
from £126
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Shanghai Pudong

20 miles from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from £86
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Phuket to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£86
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineShanghai Airlines
Average flights per week45

Finding cheap flights from Phuket to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Phuket to Shanghai is £167. 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.
5 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Phuket to Shanghai.
Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern and Spring Airlines fly direct from Phuket to Shanghai.
As of May 2026, there are 45 flights per week flying from Phuket to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Shanghai is usually September.
If you're flying from Phuket Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 20.3 miles away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £167.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket Airport to Shanghai on Monday, 28 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai.

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is one hour ahead of Phuket, where Phuket International Airport is located.

  • With 31 flights a week between the two airports, Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. Shanghai Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:20. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from HKT to PVG is with Juneyao Airlines at 23:30.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HKT to Shanghai flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Direct Phuket International Airport to Shanghai tickets are available for booking. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) will be where your journey ends.

  • You can choose from various airlines operating direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai, including:

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from HKT to Shanghai with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • HKT is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Phuket. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HKT:

  • 72% of flights that leave from Phuket International Airport land at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Shanghai

  • £86 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £167. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap flights from HKT to Shanghai, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a Phuket International Airport to Shanghai ticket.

  • You don't need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from HKT to Shanghai.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kms (30 miles). It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from HKT to Shanghai. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.

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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Once your flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • Travelling by public transport will take around 40 minutes.

  • Following your HKT to Shanghai flight, settle in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from SHA the moment you know your dates.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai. February is the most popular month for a trip to Shanghai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in December.

  • When booking your Phuket International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from HKT to Shanghai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) west to Nanjing to tick off its leading attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in China, consider Puyang, roughly 241 kms (150 miles) southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are among its highlights.

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