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

Direct flights are often the most convenient option, saving you time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable. Weigh the cost savings against the added travel time and potential inconvenience of a stopover.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

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

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 the total cost to get an accurate picture of your travel expenses.

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2027-01-31 – 2027-02-14
MNL - Chiang Mai
65% AI deal score
$251
$293
Round trip
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MNL - Chiang Mai
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$243
$294
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$296
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$243
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Manila to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Manila to Chiang Mai connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Manila to Chiang Mai takes 14h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, ensuring you have an accurate expectation for your travel time.

The distance between Manila and Chiang Mai is 2395 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time and often includes at least one stop.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai, December stands out with a median fare of $261. Other cost-effective months include July, with a median fare of $321, and October, where the median fare is $326. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to other periods.

Fares for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai typically range from $318–$537, with a median of $408. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require more flexibility or waiting for new deals to appear. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on prices can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Manila to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $212 - $1,024

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

The regular price range for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai is between 212 USD and 1024 USD. The current lowest deal is 292 USD with Cebu Pacific, for travel from Jan 31-Feb 14.

now $292

Low $212

High $1,024

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from MNL to CNX is December, with a median price of $262. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $605. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $262

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $605

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

Hong Kong Express Airways

Philippines AirAsia

MyTravel Airways

2GO

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Chiang Mai

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$267

$341

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$267

$368

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$225

$386

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$244

$389

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Philippines AirAsia

$269

$442

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$240

$342

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 24

$292 → $298

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$290 → $299

3 nights

Jan 31 - Feb 3

$288 → $308

1 night

Jan 26 - Jan 27

$291 → $314

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

Manila - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $261.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 14h 40m.

Flights from Manila to Chiang Mai typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 14h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific has a recent deal for $292.

A recent deal from Cebu Pacific offers a flight for $292 from January 31 to February 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Manila main airports to depart from

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International Airport is a useful alternative, being the closest major international airport in Northern Thailand.

📍 ~150 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car, approximately 3 hours travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$321

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

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Best Elite deals to Chiang Mai

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

From MNL

Elite

Apr 18

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,252

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Dec 05

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,284

$1,265

Save $19

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,323

$1,288

Save $35

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Feb 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,253

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,264

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 15

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,264

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 20

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,265

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Jan 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,265

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 03

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,265

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Jan 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,266

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 16

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,273

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 23

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,276

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

To find cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, may result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is a good strategy. Last-minute deals are rare and usually not reliable for significant savings.

While comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or prices, it's important to consider the additional travel time and cost to reach your final destination from those airports. This strategy is more effective when multiple airports serve the same general region.

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Manila to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Manila to Chiang Mai connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Manila and Chiang Mai is 2395 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time and often includes at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Manila to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $212 - $1,024

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

The regular price range for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai is between 212 USD and 1024 USD. The current lowest deal is 292 USD with Cebu Pacific, for travel from Jan 31-Feb 14.

now $292

Low $212

High $1,024

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

December

Cheapest

Flights from $262

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $605

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

Hong Kong Express Airways

Philippines AirAsia

MyTravel Airways

2GO

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Chiang Mai

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$267

$341

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$267

$368

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$225

$386

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Scoot

$244

$389

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Philippines AirAsia

$269

$442

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Chiang Mai

Manila (MNL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$240

$342

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 24

$292 → $298

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$290 → $299

3 nights

Jan 31 - Feb 3

$288 → $308

1 night

Jan 26 - Jan 27

$291 → $314

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

Manila - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $261.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 14h 40m.

Flights from Manila to Chiang Mai typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 14h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific has a recent deal for $292.

A recent deal from Cebu Pacific offers a flight for $292 from January 31 to February 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Manila main airports to depart from

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International Airport is a useful alternative, being the closest major international airport in Northern Thailand.

📍 ~150 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car, approximately 3 hours travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$321

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chiang Mai

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Manila 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 MNL

Elite

Apr 18

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,252

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Dec 05

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,284

$1,265

Save $19

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 04

Chiang Mai, Thailand

70% AI deal score

$1,323

$1,288

Save $35

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Feb 12

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,253

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 17

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,264

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 15

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,264

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 20

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,265

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Jan 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,265

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 03

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,265

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Jan 06

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,266

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 16

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,273

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MNL

Elite

Nov 23

Chiang Mai, Thailand

69% AI deal score

$1,276

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Cheap Flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

Today’s best flight deals from Manila to Chiang Mai

Manila to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Manila to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

Manila - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 14h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Cebu Pacific has a recent deal for $292.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Manila 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

Apr 18

Dec 05

Nov 04

Feb 12

Nov 17

Nov 15

Nov 20

Jan 06

Nov 03

Jan 06

Nov 16

Nov 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

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

When should I book flights from Manila to Chiang Mai?

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Manila

Flights to Chiang Mai from other cities

Manila to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Manila to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Chiang Mai

Manila - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 14h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Cebu Pacific has a recent deal for $292.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Manila 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

Apr 18

Dec 05

Nov 04

Feb 12

Nov 17

Nov 15

Nov 20

Jan 06

Nov 03

Jan 06

Nov 16

Nov 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

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

When should I book flights from Manila to Chiang Mai?

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