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

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable. Evaluate whether the time savings of a direct flight outweigh potential cost differences.

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

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during the off-season often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two can sometimes lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Chennai 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 also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Chennai to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Most itineraries for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For the majority of journeys, you can expect to make 2 stopovers.

When considering cheap flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai, prices typically range from $222–$410, with a median of $366. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai is typically in February, with a median fare of $162. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median of $193, and July, where the median fare is $195.

A typical journey from Chennai to Chiang Mai takes approximately 14h 45m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2,107 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $290 - $632

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

Regular prices for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai typically range from $290 to $632. The current lowest deal is $307 with Scoot for travel from Aug 23-Aug 30.

now $307

Low $290

High $632

The cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai is February, with a median price of $162. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $420. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $162

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $420

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Thai AirAsia

Danish Air Lines

IndiGo

Scoot

Last-minute flights going from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

$554

$442

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$463

$391

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$502

$433

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

$463

$428

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$502

$434

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$512

$415

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$558 → $476

15%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$549 → $474

14%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

$491 → $428

13%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$546 → $487

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Chennai - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chennai to Chiang Mai are near the typical level of $366.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $162

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai, with a median price of $162.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 45m

Flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai typically involve connections, with a median duration of 14h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

This route frequently has deals available, predominantly for connecting flights, as direct options are not common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scoot offers deals from $307

Scoot has offered recent deals for Chennai to Chiang Mai flights, with prices from $307.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Chennai main airports to depart from

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a good option for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~5 km from Chiang Mai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

📍 ~135 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by bus or car, across mountainous terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$368

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

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From MAA

Elite

Aug 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,580

$1,451

Save $129

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

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Aug 19

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,571

$1,460

Save $111

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

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Aug 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,645

$1,492

Save $153

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Aug 18

Chiang Mai, Thailand

68% AI deal score

$1,543

$1,460

Save $83

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Aug 20

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,498

$1,460

Save $38

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Sep 11

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,450

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Aug 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,479

$1,478

Save $1

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Sep 16

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,460

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Oct 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,465

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Oct 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,480

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Dec 21

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,547

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Sep 09

Chiang Mai, Thailand

50% AI deal score

$1,460

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

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 uncover better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or more competitive prices. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always check the ground transportation costs and convenience if considering an alternative airport.

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Chennai to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Most itineraries for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For the majority of journeys, you can expect to make 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Chennai to Chiang Mai takes approximately 14h 45m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2,107 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $290 - $632

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

Regular prices for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai typically range from $290 to $632. The current lowest deal is $307 with Scoot for travel from Aug 23-Aug 30.

now $307

Low $290

High $632

The cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

February

Cheapest

Flights from $162

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $420

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Thai AirAsia

Danish Air Lines

IndiGo

Scoot

Last-minute flights going from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

$554

$442

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$463

$391

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$502

$433

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Thai AirAsia

$463

$428

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$502

$434

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAA - Chiang Mai

Chennai (MAA) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

IndiGo

$512

$415

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$558 → $476

15%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$549 → $474

14%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

$491 → $428

13%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$546 → $487

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Chennai - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chennai to Chiang Mai are near the typical level of $366.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $162

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai, with a median price of $162.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 45m

Flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai typically involve connections, with a median duration of 14h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

This route frequently has deals available, predominantly for connecting flights, as direct options are not common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scoot offers deals from $307

Scoot has offered recent deals for Chennai to Chiang Mai flights, with prices from $307.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Chennai main airports to depart from

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a good option for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~5 km from Chiang Mai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,450

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Aug 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,479

$1,478

Save $1

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Sep 16

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,460

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Oct 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,465

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Oct 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,480

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Dec 21

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,547

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAA

Elite

Sep 09

Chiang Mai, Thailand

50% AI deal score

$1,460

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Cheap Flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Today’s best flight deals from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Chennai to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Chennai to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Chennai to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Chennai - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $162

Connecting flights average 14h 45m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Scoot offers deals from $307

Deals are frequent for this route

Chennai 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 17

Aug 19

Aug 17

Aug 18

Aug 20

Sep 11

Aug 17

Sep 16

Oct 27

Oct 17

Dec 21

Sep 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

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

When should I book flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai?

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Chennai

Flights to Chiang Mai from other cities

Chennai to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Chennai to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Chennai to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chennai to Chiang Mai

Chennai - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $162

Connecting flights average 14h 45m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Scoot offers deals from $307

Deals are frequent for this route

Chennai 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 17

Aug 19

Aug 17

Aug 18

Aug 20

Sep 11

Aug 17

Sep 16

Oct 27

Oct 17

Dec 21

Sep 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

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

When should I book flights from Chennai to Chiang Mai?

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