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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 04:58
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 02:58.

The flight takes about 4h 43m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport takes 4h 43m, 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 Shanghai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport range from ฿8,681 to ฿13,734, with an average of ฿10,348 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿8,681 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the ฿10,348 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿7,361 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with ฿10,630 for direct.

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

• Juneyao Airlines: 95% on time
• Thai Airways: 86% on time
• China Eastern: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿1,285–฿3,377 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Shanghai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 24%, Afternoon flights for 24%, and Evening flights for 17%.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿436 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Hertz

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Shanghai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 19m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Kunming Changshui (KMG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Shanghai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿8,850 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ฿11,755, a difference of ฿2,905.

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

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

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 04m, compared to 8h 59m via Kunming Changshui (KMG) and 9h 10m via Shenzhen (SZX).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are Victory Monument, Pratunam, and Siam Square. These are among the most viewed places in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Shanghai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flights:

• Spring Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection
• Thai Vietjet Air: 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
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: 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.