Are direct flights from Chiang Mai to Busan always the best option?

Direct flights usually offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are willing to spend extra time in transit. Consider your budget and schedule when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Chiang Mai to Busan flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Using a flexible date search tool may reveal more budget-friendly options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Chiang Mai to Busan flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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Chiang Mai to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

A typical journey from Chiang Mai to Busan takes about 5h 0m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers you might encounter. The overall distance between Chiang Mai and Busan is 3,465 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Busan, right now, fares are near the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $510–$782, with a median of $691. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount may require careful timing. New deals for this route are also infrequent, suggesting that setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan? The most affordable month to fly is typically July, with a median fare of $198. Other cost-effective months include December, where the median fare is $220, and September, with a median fare of $259. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

Regarding connections, only 4.6% of recent fares are non-stop, meaning that most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that you should generally expect to have one or more layovers on your journey from Chiang Mai to Busan.

How much is a round trip from Chiang Mai to Busan

Regular price: $241 - $503

Prices are currently within the regular range.

For flights from Chiang Mai to Busan, prices typically range from $241 to $503. The current lowest deal is $245 with Vietjet Air for travel from Jan 25-Feb 17.

now $245

Low $241

High $503

The cheapest time to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan is July, with a median price of $198. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $696. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $198

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $696

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

Arcus-Air Logistic

Last-minute flights going from Chiang Mai to Busan

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

EVA Air

$387

$613

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Arcus-Air Logistic

$226

$297

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

MyTravel Airways

$368

$466

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Coyne Aviation

$375

$402

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Arcus-Air Logistic

$202

$274

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Arcus-Air Logistic

$202

$282

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 21

$287 → $273

24 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 29

$287 → $277

23 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 28

$285 → $277

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$375 → $402

Popular Airports to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

Chiang Mai - Busan route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Chiang Mai to Busan are near the typical level of $691.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: July, December, September

Historically, July ($198), December ($220), and September ($259) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time: 5h 0m

The median flight time for this medium-haul route is 5h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.4% of available routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Arcus-Air Logistic offers direct flights

Arcus-Air Logistic is an airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals on flights from Chiang Mai to Busan are historically rare.

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan.

📍 ~8 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$259

Busan main airports to arrive at

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International Airport is ideal for reaching Busan directly from Chiang Mai.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Daegu International (TAE)

Cheapest

Consider Daegu International as an alternative, offering good connectivity via high-speed rail and buses.

📍 ~75 km from Busan (reachable by KTX high-speed rail and express buses)

💸 Flights from ~$304

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Oct 13

Busan, South Korea

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From CNX

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Busan, South Korea

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Business Class

From CNX

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Oct 14

Busan, South Korea

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$1,922

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Save $491

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Business Class

From CNX

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Nov 24

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,719

$1,323

Save $396

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Business Class

From CNX

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Nov 22

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,722

$1,323

Save $399

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

Business Class

From CNX

Elite

Nov 21

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,768

$1,378

Save $390

China Airlines

Business Class

From CNX

Elite

Oct 14

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,914

$1,431

Save $483

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Business Class

From CNX

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Mar 01

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,698

$1,374

Save $324

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Business Class

From CNX

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Mar 06

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,671

$1,374

Save $297

China Airlines

Business Class

From CNX

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Jan 08

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,721

$1,374

Save $347

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Business Class

From CNX

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Mar 22

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,714

$1,376

Save $338

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Business Class

From CNX

Elite

Mar 19

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,701

$1,376

Save $325

China Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, last-minute deals can occasionally appear, so it's wise to monitor fare trends. Prices may fluctuate based on demand and seasonality.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it might involve additional ground travel, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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Chiang Mai to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

How much is a round trip from Chiang Mai to Busan

Regular price: $241 - $503

Prices are currently within the regular range.

For flights from Chiang Mai to Busan, prices typically range from $241 to $503. The current lowest deal is $245 with Vietjet Air for travel from Jan 25-Feb 17.

now $245

Low $241

High $503

The cheapest time to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

July

Cheapest

Flights from $198

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $696

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

Arcus-Air Logistic

Last-minute flights going from Chiang Mai to Busan

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

EVA Air

$387

$613

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Arcus-Air Logistic

$226

$297

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

MyTravel Airways

$368

$466

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Coyne Aviation

$375

$402

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Arcus-Air Logistic

$202

$274

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Busan

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Busan (PUS)

Arcus-Air Logistic

$202

$282

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 21

$287 → $273

24 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 29

$287 → $277

23 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 28

$285 → $277

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$375 → $402

Popular Airports to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

Chiang Mai - Busan route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Chiang Mai to Busan are near the typical level of $691.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: July, December, September

Historically, July ($198), December ($220), and September ($259) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time: 5h 0m

The median flight time for this medium-haul route is 5h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.4% of available routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Arcus-Air Logistic offers direct flights

Arcus-Air Logistic is an airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals on flights from Chiang Mai to Busan are historically rare.

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan.

📍 ~8 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$259

Busan main airports to arrive at

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International Airport is ideal for reaching Busan directly from Chiang Mai.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Daegu International (TAE)

Cheapest

Consider Daegu International as an alternative, offering good connectivity via high-speed rail and buses.

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,701

$1,376

Save $325

China Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

Cheap Flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

Today’s best flight deals from Chiang Mai to Busan

Chiang Mai to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

How much is a round trip from Chiang Mai to Busan

The cheapest time to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

Last-minute flights going from Chiang Mai to Busan

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

Chiang Mai - Busan route insights

Fares near the typical level

Cheapest months: July, December, September

Median flight time: 5h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Arcus-Air Logistic offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Busan main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Busan

Best Elite deals to Busan

Oct 13

Dec 27

Oct 14

Nov 24

Nov 22

Nov 21

Oct 14

Mar 01

Mar 06

Jan 08

Mar 22

Mar 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

How can I find cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Busan?

When should I book flights from Chiang Mai to Busan?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan?

Are direct flights from Chiang Mai to Busan always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Chiang Mai to Busan flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Chiang Mai to Busan flights?

Related routes

More routes from Chiang Mai

Flights to Busan from other cities

Chiang Mai to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

How much is a round trip from Chiang Mai to Busan

The cheapest time to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Busan

Last-minute flights going from Chiang Mai to Busan

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chiang Mai to Busan

Chiang Mai - Busan route insights

Fares near the typical level

Cheapest months: July, December, September

Median flight time: 5h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Arcus-Air Logistic offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Busan main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Busan

Best Elite deals to Busan

Oct 13

Dec 27

Oct 14

Nov 24

Nov 22

Nov 21

Oct 14

Mar 01

Mar 06

Jan 08

Mar 22

Mar 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

How can I find cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Busan?

When should I book flights from Chiang Mai to Busan?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Chiang Mai to Busan?