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

Direct flights 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 accept a longer journey. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your choice.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Shifting your departure or return by even a few days may result in noticeable savings.

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

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for carry-on bags or checked luggage, which can add to the total price. Understanding these fees beforehand helps avoid surprises.

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CTU - Chiang Mai
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CN¥1,503
CN¥1,828
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CN¥1,504
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CN¥1,520
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CN¥1,531
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CN¥1,472
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CN¥1,468
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Chengdu to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

A typical journey from Chengdu to Chiang Mai, including connections, takes about 11h 40m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1406 km. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, the overall travel time reflects the need for transfers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai, prices typically range from $216–$409, with a median of $389. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially good time to book. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is often in March, with a median fare of $171. Other affordable months include January, where the median fare is $183, and December, with a median of $207. These months tend to offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median for the route.

When flying from Chengdu to Chiang Mai, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Regular price: CN¥1,370 - CN¥2,775

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

The regular price range for flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is between 1370 CNY and 2775 CNY. The current lowest deal is 1700 CNY with Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now CN¥1,700

Low CN¥1,370

High CN¥2,775

The cheapest time to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is March, with a median price of $171. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $464. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥171

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥464

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (CTU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,684

CN¥2,404

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

CN¥1,994

CN¥2,079

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,710

CN¥1,856

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,808

CN¥1,903

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

CN¥1,792

CN¥2,059

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,794

CN¥1,923

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

CN¥2,172 → CN¥1,929

11%

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

CN¥2,143 → CN¥1,929

10%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

CN¥1,941 → CN¥1,942

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

CN¥1,762 → CN¥1,781

Popular Airports to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Chengdu - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chengdu to Chiang Mai are below the typical level at $1700.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 11h 40m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is 11h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación offers direct deals

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación has offered direct deals from Chengdu to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chengdu main airports to depart from

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport offers flights to Chiang Mai, with prices from $276.

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

💸 Flights from ~$276

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International is a practical alternative due to its international status and proximity to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~150 km from Chiang Mai (requires approximately 3 hours of travel by road).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,701

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

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Best Elite deals to Chiang Mai

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From TFU

Elite

Aug 15

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,329

$1,072

Save $257

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Aug 14

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,258

$1,086

Save $172

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Sep 02

Chiang Mai, Thailand

68% AI deal score

$1,189

$1,087

Save $102

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Aug 13

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,232

$1,072

Save $160

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Oct 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,135

$1,086

Save $49

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Sep 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,158

$1,086

Save $72

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Aug 31

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,155

$1,087

Save $68

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Dec 20

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,179

$1,087

Save $92

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Sep 01

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,167

$1,087

Save $80

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Aug 28

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,155

$1,087

Save $68

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Aug 16

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,146

$1,073

Save $73

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Feb 01

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,086

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

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 options 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, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Chengdu to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Regular price: CN¥1,370 - CN¥2,775

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

now CN¥1,700

Low CN¥1,370

High CN¥2,775

The cheapest time to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥171

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥464

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (CTU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,684

CN¥2,404

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

CN¥1,994

CN¥2,079

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,710

CN¥1,856

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,808

CN¥1,903

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

CN¥1,792

CN¥2,059

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Chiang Mai

Chengdu (TFU) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

CN¥1,794

CN¥1,923

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

CN¥2,172 → CN¥1,929

11%

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

CN¥2,143 → CN¥1,929

10%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

CN¥1,941 → CN¥1,942

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

CN¥1,762 → CN¥1,781

Popular Airports to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Chengdu - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chengdu to Chiang Mai are below the typical level at $1700.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 11h 40m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is 11h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación offers direct deals

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación has offered direct deals from Chengdu to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chengdu main airports to depart from

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport offers flights to Chiang Mai, with prices from $276.

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

💸 Flights from ~$276

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International is a practical alternative due to its international status and proximity to Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,086

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Cheap Flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Today’s best flight deals from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Chengdu to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Chengdu - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Connecting flights take 11h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Chengdu 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

Aug 15

Aug 14

Sep 02

Aug 13

Oct 04

Sep 04

Aug 31

Dec 20

Sep 01

Aug 28

Aug 16

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

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

When should I book flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai?

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Chengdu

Flights to Chiang Mai from other cities

Chengdu to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Chengdu - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Connecting flights take 11h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Chengdu 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

Aug 15

Aug 14

Sep 02

Aug 13

Oct 04

Sep 04

Aug 31

Dec 20

Sep 01

Aug 28

Aug 16

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

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

When should I book flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai?

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