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Flight deals from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs67,774. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phuket to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong

Phuket to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phuket to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Phuket to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs32,650
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineSpring Airlines
Average flights per week49

Finding cheap flights from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong is Rs59,603. 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 15 minutes is the average flight time from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong.
Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong.
As of July 2026, there are 49 flights per week flying from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 15 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 Pudong 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.

Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 5 hours.

  • Shanghai is one hour ahead of Phuket and is in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • You can choose from 24 weekly Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Shanghai Airlines is the earliest you can take. Juneyao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.

  • To ensure you catch your HKT to PVG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • With direct flights from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Shanghai (and then other destinations in China) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Shanghai Airlines.

  • Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates HKT to PVG flights. An impressive 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HKT and PVG include:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Hong Kong Intl Airport

    • Nanking / Nanjing Airport

Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)

  • Of all flights leaving Phuket Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.

  • Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HKT:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to PVG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.