What percentage of Guangzhou to Chiang Mai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 13.9% of flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant majority of routes include at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 1573 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

Are non-stop flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai typically commanded a premium of 14% over connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $247, while connecting flights had a median price of $217. While direct flights made up about 12.4% of the options, the price difference suggests travelers often pay more for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Guangzhou to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

For those planning cheap flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai, August stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of just $190. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $210, and October provides options at a median of $211. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai are typically $193–$270, with a median of $218. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

A typical journey from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai takes approximately 8h 50m, including connections. This is because most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 13.9% of recent fares for this route were for direct flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai, indicating that non-stop options are less common.

The route from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai covers a distance of 1573 kilometers. This falls into the medium-haul category, meaning you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic flight but typically shorter than intercontinental travel.

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Regular price: CN¥647 - CN¥2,301

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

The regular price range for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai is between 647 CNY and 2301 CNY. The current lowest deal is 1028 CNY with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 23.

now CN¥1,028

Low CN¥647

High CN¥2,301

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai is August, with a median price of $190. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $429. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥190

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥429

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,718

CN¥1,700

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,718

CN¥1,707

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,718

CN¥1,714

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,563

CN¥1,754

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,563

CN¥1,781

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,563

CN¥1,781

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 13

CN¥1,825 → CN¥1,560

15%

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

CN¥1,799 → CN¥1,613

10%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

CN¥2,626 → CN¥2,447

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

CN¥1,032 → CN¥1,096

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Guangzhou - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices.

Historically, August, September, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 8h 50m.

The median flight duration from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 13.9% of recent flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines has direct flights.

Spring Airlines offers direct flight options from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a convenient option for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$165

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 Chiang Mai (requires a multi-hour bus or car transfer across mountainous terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$318

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $218. Booking within 6 days of departure or between 7 and 13 days of departure saw average prices of $225, indicating that last-minute options can sometimes be comparable to slightly earlier bookings. However, prices tended to be higher, around $263, when booked between 14 and 27 days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai was considered to be $193 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $218. Prices tended to increase for a significant portion of travelers, with 75% of observed prices being $270 or less.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai, with a median price of $190. September and October also offered relatively low median prices, at $210 and $211 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $218, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Guangzhou to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Regular price: CN¥647 - CN¥2,301

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

The regular price range for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai is between 647 CNY and 2301 CNY. The current lowest deal is 1028 CNY with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 23.

now CN¥1,028

Low CN¥647

High CN¥2,301

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥190

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥429

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,718

CN¥1,700

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,718

CN¥1,707

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,718

CN¥1,714

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,563

CN¥1,754

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,563

CN¥1,781

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Chiang Mai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,563

CN¥1,781

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 13

CN¥1,825 → CN¥1,560

15%

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

CN¥1,799 → CN¥1,613

10%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

CN¥2,626 → CN¥2,447

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

CN¥1,032 → CN¥1,096

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Guangzhou - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices.

Historically, August, September, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 8h 50m.

The median flight duration from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 13.9% of recent flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines has direct flights.

Spring Airlines offers direct flight options from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a convenient option for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$165

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 Chiang Mai (requires a multi-hour bus or car transfer across mountainous terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$318

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,009

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Today’s best flight deals from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Guangzhou to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Guangzhou - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in August for the best prices.

Flights typically take 8h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Spring Airlines has direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

Best Elite deals to Chiang Mai

Feb 12

Jan 12

Jan 04

Jan 04

Jan 05

Dec 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

What is a good price for a flight from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

What percentage of Guangzhou to Chiang Mai flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

Are non-stop flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai worth the extra cost?

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Flights to Chiang Mai from other cities

Guangzhou to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai

Guangzhou - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in August for the best prices.

Flights typically take 8h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Spring Airlines has direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

Best Elite deals to Chiang Mai

Feb 12

Jan 12

Jan 04

Jan 04

Jan 05

Dec 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

What is a good price for a flight from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

What percentage of Guangzhou to Chiang Mai flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai?

Are non-stop flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai worth the extra cost?

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