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 travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Mandalay to Chiang Mai has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 451 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging around 9 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

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 route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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July 27 - July 31

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MDL - Chiang Mai

$146

$249

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September 13 - September 20

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$125

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August 28 - September 4

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$120

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August 16 - August 23

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$122

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August 16 - August 30

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$108

$260

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August 14 - August 31

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$107

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August 23 - September 13

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$105

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September 7 - September 21

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$112

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September 11 - September 18

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$125

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August 14 - September 6

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$106

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Mandalay to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai cover a distance of 451 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

For those seeking cheap flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai, prices typically range from $212 to $272, with a median of $242. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating higher prices than usual for this 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, with a median of $132, followed by July at $215. These months offer the most competitive pricing for this route.

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.

A typical journey from Mandalay to Chiang Mai takes approximately 7h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

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 MDL to CNX 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

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Flights from $130

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $271

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Direct flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

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Last-minute flights going from Mandalay to Chiang Mai

Mon, Jul 27

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MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$141

$249

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

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MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$134

$256

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

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MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$104

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

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MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$104

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$105

$260

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Fri, Aug 7

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MDL - Chiang Mai

Mandalay (MDL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Maxair

$117

$260

One-way

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

3 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 10

$247 → $371

50%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$157 → $294

87%

1 night

Jul 5 - Jul 6

$140 → $282

101%

7 nights

Jul 5 - Jul 12

$133 → $282

112%

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 is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $130.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 7h 45m

Flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai typically take 7h 45m, covering a distance of 451 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 84.3% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Maxair offers direct flights

Maxair is an airline offering direct flights on the Mandalay to Chiang Mai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Mandalay to Chiang Mai are frequent, appearing often.

Mandalay main airports to depart from

Mandalay International (MDL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~35 km from Mandalay city center.

💸 Flights from ~$282

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$282

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$381

Lampang (LPT)

Lampang is geographically the closest airport to Chiang Mai, providing reliable domestic connections to Bangkok.

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

💸 Flights from ~$401

Phitsanulok (PHS)

Phitsanulok is a major regional hub with better infrastructure and flight frequency than smaller provincial airports.

📍 ~235 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Nan Nakhon (NNT)

Nan Nakhon is an alternative domestic gateway within the same geographic region, with reliable daily services.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$357

Udon Thani International (UTH)

Cheapest

Udon Thani International is a high-capacity international-standard airport, useful if Northern Thailand airports are disrupted.

📍 ~385 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$348

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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 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $218. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to approximately $294. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to result in higher average fares, around $242, compared to the ideal window.

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 was observed to be $242. Fares exceeding $272 were typically in the higher price range during the same period. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $212 threshold.

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 median of $215, it was identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route stands at $242, indicating that August and September offer significant savings compared to other times of the year.

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