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Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

November 9 - November 22

Cheapest
Best

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,026

$656

Round trip

August 2 - August 9

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,139

$823

Round trip

June 21 - June 28

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,110

$828

Round trip

December 14 - December 21

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,322

$898

Round trip

November 10 - November 26

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,015

$939

Round trip

June 23 - June 30

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,110

$962

Round trip

July 6 - July 12

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,107

$967

Round trip

July 13 - July 19

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,090

$979

Round trip

July 18 - July 24

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,079

$1,077

Round trip

June 20 - June 23

Earliest

JNB - Chiang Mai

$1,204

$1,106

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

Right now, only 2% of recent fares for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai are classified as a good price. For cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai, prices typically range from $607–$701, with a median of $653. Current fares are near the typical level.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai, the data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $600. Following closely are July, with a median fare of $614, and June, with a median fare of $617. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai are non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
A typical journey from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai, including connections, takes approximately 19h 30m. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9,120 km.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $889 - $1,397

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai is typically between $889 and $1397. The current lowest deal is $656 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 22.

now $656

Low $889

High $1,397

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to CNX is August, with a median price of $600. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $855. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $600

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $855

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

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Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Chiang Mai

Cathay Pacific

Johannesburg (JNB) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Cathay Pacific

$1,110

$1,301

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Chiang Mai

Cathay Pacific

Johannesburg (JNB) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Cathay Pacific

$1,148

$1,304

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Chiang Mai

Cathay Pacific

Johannesburg (JNB) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Cathay Pacific

$1,086

$1,485

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Chiang Mai

Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Etihad Airways, MyTravel Airways

$1,204

$1,106

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Chiang Mai

Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Etihad Airways, MyTravel Airways

$1,197

$1,108

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Chiang Mai

Emirates Airlines

Johannesburg (JNB) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,110

$828

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$1,322  →  $898

32%

13 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 22

$1,026  →  $656

36%

7 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 9

$1,139  →  $823

28%

7 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 28

$1,110  →  $828

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

Johannesburg - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Chiang Mai are near the typical level at $656.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai, with a median price of $600.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights, 19h 30m median

Flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai are long-haul, with a median duration of 19h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights dominant

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers deals

Etihad Airways has offered recent deals for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai for $656.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for this route appear regularly, with about 0.37 deals per day over a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Fly from O. R. Tambo International for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai, often with the cheapest fares.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$823

Lanseria International (HLA)

Consider Lanseria International for an alternative departure airport from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2136

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~7 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$823

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Cheapest

Chiang Rai International is a primary alternative hub in Northern Thailand, offering a similar range of flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chiang Mai (requires a multi-hour bus or car transfer across mountainous terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$855

Lampang (LPT)

Lampang is geographically the closest airport to Chiang Mai, providing a reliable domestic connection point to Bangkok.

📍 ~70 km from Chiang Mai (easily accessible via highway or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1266

Phitsanulok (PHS)

Phitsanulok is a major regional hub for the lower Northern region with better infrastructure and flight frequency.

📍 ~235 km from Chiang Mai (significant travel distance, approx. 4-5 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$1219

Nan Nakhon (NNT)

Nan Nakhon is an alternative domestic gateway within the same geographic region with reliable daily services to Bangkok.

📍 ~175 km from Chiang Mai (road access involves winding mountain passes)

💸 Flights from ~$1235

Udon Thani International (UTH)

Udon Thani International is a high-capacity airport useful if Northern Thailand airports are experiencing disruptions.

📍 ~365 km from Chiang Mai (very long travel distance from Chiang Mai)

💸 Flights from ~$948

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From JNB

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Sep 02

Chiang Mai, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$5,517

$3,912

Save $1,605

From JNB

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Sep 01

Chiang Mai, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$5,575

$4,058

Save $1,517

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,660

$3,795

Save $1,865

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,754

$3,795

Save $1,959

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,696

$3,797

Save $1,899

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,683

$3,797

Save $1,886

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,660

$3,797

Save $1,863

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,660

$3,797

Save $1,863

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,660

$3,797

Save $1,863

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,761

$3,800

Save $1,961

From JNB

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Sep 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

87% AI deal score

$5,771

$3,800

Save $1,971

From JNB

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Dec 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

82% AI deal score

$5,263

$4,081

Save $1,182

From JNB

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Jun 21

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,057

$4,062

Save $995

From JNB

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Dec 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,156

$4,081

Save $1,075

From JNB

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Dec 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,166

$4,087

Save $1,079

From JNB

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Dec 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,259

$4,087

Save $1,172

From JNB

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Dec 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,160

$4,087

Save $1,073

From JNB

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Dec 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,166

$4,087

Save $1,079

From JNB

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Dec 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,157

$4,093

Save $1,064

From JNB

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Jun 21

Chiang Mai, Thailand

81% AI deal score

$5,336

$4,222

Save $1,114

From JNB

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Nov 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

79% AI deal score

$4,673

$4,081

Save $592

From JNB

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Nov 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

79% AI deal score

$4,686

$4,087

Save $599

From JNB

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Nov 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

78% AI deal score

$4,671

$4,087

Save $584

From JNB

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Nov 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

78% AI deal score

$4,677

$4,093

Save $584

From JNB

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Jul 07

Chiang Mai, Thailand

77% AI deal score

$4,831

$4,721

Save $110

From JNB

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Oct 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

77% AI deal score

$2,641

$2,598

Save $43

From JNB

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Nov 20

Chiang Mai, Thailand

68% AI deal score

$6,018

From JNB

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Nov 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$6,969

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's beneficial to monitor prices. The optimal booking time can vary, but generally, several weeks to a few months before departure is a good window.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.