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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 01:10 and lands at 05:30
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 00:30.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai takes 4h 20m, covering 4,627 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai range from ฿7,716 to ฿11,336, with an average of ฿9,589 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿7,716 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the ฿9,589 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿5,515 return via Zhengzhou (CGO), compared with ฿9,988 for direct.

Thai Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Shanghai Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai flights are:

• Thai Airways: 92% on time
• Shanghai Airlines: 92% on time
• Juneyao Airlines: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿1,323–฿2,699 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai flights, with 28% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Night flights for 27%, and Evening flights for 17%.

Flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai usually depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Kunming Changshui (KMG) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿8,739 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ฿10,426, a difference of ฿1,687.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

7 airlines operate flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Shanghai Airlines
• Spring Airlines
• Thai Airways
• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines
• Thai Vietjet Air

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 53m, compared to 9h 04m via Kunming Changshui (KMG) and 9h 28m via Shenzhen (SZX).

Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (China Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square and Grand Gateway. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai flights:

• Spring Airlines: offers free seat selection
• China Eastern: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.