Are there direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.7% of flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Mandalay to Chiang Mai?

The typical direct flight from Mandalay to Chiang Mai has a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 451 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai have been frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The consistent availability of good prices has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Mandalay to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

The journey from Mandalay to Chiang Mai covers a distance of 451 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

For those seeking cheap flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, prices typically range from $212–$272, with a median of $242. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, August stands out with a median fare of $130. September is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $132. July presents another option, with a median fare of $215.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 15.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai are available, they are not the most common option.

A typical journey from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, including connections, takes approximately 7h 45m. This duration accounts for the time spent on flights and any layovers you might encounter on connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $93 - $406

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

The regular price range for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is between $93 and $406. The current lowest deal is $249 with Maxair, for travel from Aug 16-Aug 23.

now $249

Low $93

High $406

The cheapest time to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is August, with a median price of $130. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $271. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $130

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $271

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Maxair

Last-minute flights going from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$189

$293

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$120

$270

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$145

$281

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$144

$281

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$119

$295

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$110

$281

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$140 → $239

71%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$189 → $293

55%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$140 → $261

87%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$138 → $260

89%

Popular Airports to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Mandalay - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Mandalay to Chiang Mai are above the typical level at $249.

📅 Best time to fly

August and September are historically cheapest

Historically, August ($130) and September ($132) are the cheapest months to fly this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 45m

Flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai typically take 7 hours and 45 minutes with one or more stops.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 1 stop being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Maxair offers direct flights

Maxair has historically offered direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Mandalay main airports to depart from

Mandalay International (MDL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~40 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$282

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Mandalay.

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

💸 Flights from ~$282

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International Airport is a primary alternative hub in Northern Thailand with similar flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chiang Mai (requires a multi-hour bus or car transfer across mountainous terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$381

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $218. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $294. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out also tend to be higher, averaging around $267.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is considered to be $212 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $242. Fares exceeding $272 were observed to be among the higher prices for this route.

Historically, August and September have been the cheapest months to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, with median prices of $130 and $132, respectively. While July also shows a relatively lower median price of $215, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $242.

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Mandalay to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $93 - $406

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

The regular price range for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai is between $93 and $406. The current lowest deal is $249 with Maxair, for travel from Aug 16-Aug 23.

now $249

Low $93

High $406

The cheapest time to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

August

Cheapest

Flights from $130

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $271

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Maxair

Last-minute flights going from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$189

$293

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$120

$270

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$145

$281

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$144

$281

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$119

$295

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$110

$281

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$140 → $239

71%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$189 → $293

55%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$140 → $261

87%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$138 → $260

89%

Popular Airports to fly from Mandalay to Chiang Mai