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

Direct flights are often convenient and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Ko Samui to Chiang Mai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Shifting your travel by a day or two may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Ko Samui 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. Being aware of these additional fees can help you calculate the total cost of your trip.

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2027-04-05 – 2027-04-08
USM - Chiang Mai
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$170
$214
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Ko Samui to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Most itineraries for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai connect at least once, with only 1.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of travelers, this means a typical journey will include 2 stopovers.

When considering cheap flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai, prices right now are below the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $281–$476, with a median of $378. Currently, 0% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require flexibility.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $226. August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $264. By comparison, November has a median fare of $381.

A typical journey from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai takes approximately 1h 50m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 6h 45m. The non-stop flight time is also 1h 50m.

The distance between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai is 1032 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to shorter travel times, though the prevalence of connecting flights can extend the overall journey.

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $135 - $301

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

The regular price range for this route is between 135 USD and 301 USD. The current lowest deal is 213 USD with Bangkok Airways, for travel from Apr 3-Apr 8.

now $213

Low $135

High $301

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from USM to CNX is October, with a median price of $226. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $426. Prices are generally lower from August to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $226

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $426

Jan

Mar

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Bangkok Airways

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$241

$308

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$268

$295

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$233

$354

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$232

$333

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$222

$333

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$221

$333

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 16

$249 → $274

10%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

$241 → $283

18%

3 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 22

$197 → $241

23%

3 nights

Apr 4 - Apr 7

$173 → $247

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Ko Samui - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai are below the typical level at $213.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, October has the lowest median price at $226 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m.

Direct flights typically take 1 hour 50 minutes, while connecting flights average 6h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights.

Bangkok Airways is a direct airline option for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route.

Deals for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai are historically rare.

Ko Samui main airports to depart from

Samui (USM)

Cheapest

Samui Airport (USM) is a convenient departure point for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~7 km from Ko Samui (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Ko Samui.

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

💸 Flights from ~$226

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

📍 ~185 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car, approximately 3 hours travel).

💸 Flights from ~$264

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Oct 14

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,103

$890

Save $213

Bangkok Airways, +1

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From USM

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Oct 18

Chiang Mai, Thailand

67% AI deal score

$1,079

$890

Save $189

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 14

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,032

$889

Save $143

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 16

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,070

$890

Save $180

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 16

Chiang Mai, Thailand

66% AI deal score

$1,036

$890

Save $146

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 14

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,001

$889

Save $112

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 21

Chiang Mai, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,025

$908

Save $117

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 31

Chiang Mai, Thailand

50% AI deal score

$981

$890

Save $91

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 18

Chiang Mai, Thailand

50% AI deal score

$1,001

$897

Save $104

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 28

Chiang Mai, Thailand

50% AI deal score

$1,005

$908

Save $97

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 28

Chiang Mai, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$964

$890

Save $74

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 27

Chiang Mai, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$964

$890

Save $74

Bangkok Airways, +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 from various airlines and booking sites can also help you identify 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 better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. There isn't a single optimal booking time, as prices can fluctuate based on demand and other factors. Monitoring price trends can help you decide when to book.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices, even if they are not directly in your origin or destination city. This strategy may offer more flexibility and potentially more affordable fares. However, remember to factor in the additional travel time and cost to reach these alternative airports.

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Ko Samui to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $135 - $301

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

The regular price range for this route is between 135 USD and 301 USD. The current lowest deal is 213 USD with Bangkok Airways, for travel from Apr 3-Apr 8.

now $213

Low $135

High $301

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

October

Cheapest

Flights from $226

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $426

Jan

Mar

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Bangkok Airways

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$241

$308

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$268

$295

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$233

$354

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$232

$333

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$222

$333

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Chiang Mai

Ko Samui (USM) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Bangkok Airways

$221

$333

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 16

$249 → $274

10%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

$241 → $283

18%

3 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 22

$197 → $241

23%

3 nights

Apr 4 - Apr 7

$173 → $247

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Ko Samui - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai are below the typical level at $213.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, October has the lowest median price at $226 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m.

Direct flights typically take 1 hour 50 minutes, while connecting flights average 6h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights.

Bangkok Airways is a direct airline option for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route.

Deals for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai are historically rare.

Ko Samui main airports to depart from

Samui (USM)

Cheapest

Samui Airport (USM) is a convenient departure point for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~7 km from Ko Samui (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Ko Samui.

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

💸 Flights from ~$226

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

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

Chiang Mai, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$964

$890

Save $74

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Cheap Flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Today’s best flight deals from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Ko Samui - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

October offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 1h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights.

Deals are rare on this route.

Ko Samui 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

Oct 14

Oct 18

Oct 14

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 14

Oct 21

Oct 31

Oct 18

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

How can I find cheap flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai?

When should I book flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Ko Samui to Chiang Mai flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Ko Samui

Flights to Chiang Mai from other cities

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Ko Samui - Chiang Mai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

October offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 1h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights.

Deals are rare on this route.

Ko Samui 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

Oct 14

Oct 18

Oct 14

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 14

Oct 21

Oct 31

Oct 18

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

How can I find cheap flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai?

When should I book flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai?

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