Can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Yes, direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are available. Historically, approximately 44.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a reasonable chance of finding a non-stop option for your trip.

How many hours is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 6 hours. The distance covered on this route is 1807 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai come up?

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for affordable travel to Chiang Mai from Kuala Lumpur. Consistent availability of deals makes this a generally accessible route for budget-conscious flyers.

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Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $130–$191, with a median of $166. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, the data indicates that October is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $113. August is also a strong contender, showing a median fare of $116. Following closely is September, with a median fare of $120.

When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with 44.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai takes about 5h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai is 1,807 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $110 - $270

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

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is between $110 and $270. The current lowest deal is $192 with AirAsia for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $192

Low $110

High $270

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to CNX is October, with a median price of 113 USD. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of 167 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $113

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $167

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$369

$294

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$373

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$325

$329

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$358

$329

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$356

$334

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$364

$310

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$379 → $301

21%

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$364 → $289

21%

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$369 → $294

20%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

$351 → $280

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are above the typical level at $192.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 35m

The median flight duration from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

Direct flights are available on 44.5% of recent routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia offers direct flights

AirAsia has offered direct flights on this route, with deals found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are frequent, appearing often.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a convenient option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$161

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$161

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

📍 ~180 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car in approximately 3 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

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Best Elite deals to Chiang Mai

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From KUL

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Sep 07

Chiang Mai, Thailand

68% AI deal score

$720

$644

Save $76

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$704

$644

Save $60

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Nov 13

Chiang Mai, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$738

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Feb 15

Chiang Mai, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 31

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Nov 15

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 25

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 08

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. The average price for tickets booked within this window is around $125. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure sees the average price rise to approximately $173. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is considered to be around $130 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $166. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $191 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $130 generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, October has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, with a median price of $113. August also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $116. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $166 for this route. Travelers looking for lower prices might consider these options.

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Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai takes about 5h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai is 1,807 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $110 - $270

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

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is between $110 and $270. The current lowest deal is $192 with AirAsia for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $192

Low $110

High $270

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

October

Cheapest

Flights from $113

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $167

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$369

$294

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$373

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$325

$329

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$358

$329

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$356

$334

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$364

$310

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$379 → $301

21%

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$364 → $289

21%

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$369 → $294

20%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

$351 → $280

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are above the typical level at $192.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 35m

The median flight duration from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

Direct flights are available on 44.5% of recent routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia offers direct flights

AirAsia has offered direct flights on this route, with deals found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are frequent, appearing often.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a convenient option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$161

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$161

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

📍 ~180 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car in approximately 3 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Chiang Mai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From KUL

Elite

Sep 07

Chiang Mai, Thailand

68% AI deal score

$720

$644

Save $76

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Sep 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$704

$644

Save $60

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Nov 13

Chiang Mai, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$738

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Feb 15

Chiang Mai, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 31

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Nov 15

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 25

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 08

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From KUL

Elite

Jan 29

Chiang Mai, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$818

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Today’s best flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Median flight time is 5h 35m

Direct flights are available

AirAsia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Kuala Lumpur 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

Sep 07

Sep 06

Nov 13

Feb 15

Jan 29

Jan 31

Jan 29

Jan 06

Nov 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

How early should I book Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai cost?

What's the best month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

How many hours is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

How often do cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai come up?

Related routes

More routes from Kuala Lumpur

Flights to Chiang Mai from other cities

Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Median flight time is 5h 35m

Direct flights are available

AirAsia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Kuala Lumpur 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

Sep 07

Sep 06

Nov 13

Feb 15

Jan 29

Jan 31

Jan 29

Jan 06

Nov 15

Jan 25

Jan 08

Jan 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

How early should I book Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai cost?

What's the best month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?