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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

July 5 - July 12

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

MDL - Chiang Mai

$133

$282

Round trip

July 5 - July 6

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

MDL - Chiang Mai

$140

$282

Round trip

August 14 - August 21

Best

MDL - Chiang Mai

$122

$285

Round trip

December 11 - December 14

Best

MDL - Chiang Mai

$157

$294

Round trip

July 6 - July 12

Best

MDL - Chiang Mai

$133

$301

Round trip

July 6 - July 10

Best

MDL - Chiang Mai

$141

$303

Round trip

July 5 - July 10

Earliest

MDL - Chiang Mai

$136

$303

Round trip

September 4 - September 25

MDL - Chiang Mai

$112

$308

Round trip

September 20 - October 5

MDL - Chiang Mai

$117

$308

Round trip

September 4 - September 28

MDL - Chiang Mai

$112

$308

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai cover a distance of 451 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance means that while direct flights are less common, the overall journey time remains manageable even with connections.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, fares typically range from $212–$280, with a median of $248. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, which could present an opportunity for savings. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that particularly low prices are currently rare.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, the data indicates that August and September are typically the most affordable months, with median fares of $130 and $132 respectively. July also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $215, making these summer and early autumn months potentially good times to plan your trip.
Regarding direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 15.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should expect to make at least one stop on your journey.
A typical journey from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, including connections, takes approximately 7h 45m. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, providing a realistic expectation for your total travel time.

How much is a round trip from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $102 - $373

Prices for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is between 102 USD and 373 USD. The current lowest deal is 282 USD with Maxair, for travel from Jul 5-Jul 12.

now $282

Low $102

High $373

The cheapest time to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from MDL to CNX is August, with a median price of $130. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $271. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $130

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $271

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Direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

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Last-minute flights going from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Maxair

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$139

$313

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Maxair

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$133

$313

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Maxair

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$133

$313

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Maxair

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$133

$282

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Maxair

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$140

$282

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Maxair

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$136

$303

One-way

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

3 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 10

$247  →  $371

50%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$157  →  $294

87%

1 night

Jul 5 - Jul 6

$140  →  $282

101%

7 nights

Jul 5 - Jul 12

$133  →  $282

112%

Popular Airports to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Mandalay - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Mandalay to Chiang Mai are below the typical level at $282.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the cheapest prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $130.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 7h 45m

The median flight time from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 15.3% of recent deals are for direct flights; connecting flights are more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Maxair offers direct flights

Maxair is an airline that has offered direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights on this route appear frequently, about 0.57 deals per day.

Mandalay main airports to depart from

Mandalay International (MDL)

Cheapest

Mandalay International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~35 km from Mandalay city center.

💸 Flights from ~$282

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$282

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$381

Lampang (LPT)

Lampang is geographically the closest airport to Chiang Mai, providing reliable domestic connections to Bangkok.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$401

Phitsanulok (PHS)

Phitsanulok is a major regional hub with better infrastructure and flight frequency than smaller provincial airports.

📍 ~235 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Nan Nakhon (NNT)

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

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$357

Udon Thani International (UTH)

Cheapest

Udon Thani International is a high-capacity international-standard airport, useful if Northern Thailand airports are disrupted.

📍 ~385 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$348

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Jul 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

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$940

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$941

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44% AI deal score

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44% AI deal score

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44% AI deal score

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$943

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

44% AI deal score

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$1,009

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44% AI deal score

$1,262

$1,011

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

43% AI deal score

$1,148

$1,001

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43% AI deal score

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$1,004

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43% AI deal score

$1,145

$1,004

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43% AI deal score

$1,159

$1,006

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43% AI deal score

$1,174

$1,007

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$1,197

$1,009

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42% AI deal score

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42% AI deal score

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$1,006

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$1,110

$1,007

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $218. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $294, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $267. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Mandalay to Chiang Mai was considered to be $212 or less. The median price for this route was $248. Prices typically ranged up to $280 for the higher end of fares in the trailing 90 days. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $212 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai are August and September. In August, the median price was $130, and in September, it was $132. July also offered a relatively lower median price of $215. The annual median price for this route was $248, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.