What kinds of trips can I take from Chiang Mai?

Across the trailing 90 days, flights from Chiang Mai typically offer a diverse mix of trip lengths. Short-haul flights historically account for 42% of the available trips. Medium-haul flights represent 38% of the options, providing a balanced choice for travelers. Long-haul journeys make up 20% of the flight offerings from Chiang Mai.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Chiang Mai?

Historically, destinations within Thailand tend to offer some of the most affordable flights from Chiang Mai, with Hua Hin District having a median price of $60. Other countries in the region also provide competitive prices. For instance, flights to Cambodia, such as Phnom Penh, have a median price of $127, and destinations in Malaysia, like Kuala Terengganu, average around $132. Indonesia and Myanmar (Burma) also offer relatively inexpensive options, with median prices of $141 and $146 respectively.

What month has the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai?

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai, with an average price of $242. This represents a significant saving of 50% compared to the annual median average price of $488. May is typically the second cheapest month, with an average flight price of $342. Travelers planning their trips can often find more economical options during these months.

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CNX
Bangkok
Thailand • 2027-02-24
76% AI deal score
$43
$17
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CNX
Khon Kaen
Thailand • 2027-01-26
80% AI deal score
$99
$28
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Bangkok
Thailand • 2026-08-29
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$64
$29
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CNX
Hat Yai
Thailand • 2027-02-16
76% AI deal score
$91
$44
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CNX
Udon Thani
Thailand • 2026-09-04
45% AI deal score
$53
$47
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CNX
Krabi
Thailand • 2027-01-19
80% AI deal score
$136
$50
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CNX
Phuket City
Thailand • 2027-02-16
79% AI deal score
$93
$51
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CNX
Hua Hin District
Thailand • 2026-09-30
43% AI deal score
$43
$51
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CNX
Chiang Rai Province
Thailand • 2027-03-23
72% AI deal score
$94
$56
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CNX
Surat Thani Province
Thailand • 2026-09-09
79% AI deal score
$114
$56
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Flights from Chiang Mai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chiang Mai

Over the last 90 days, 53% of recent fares from Chiang Mai were to destinations within Thailand, making it the dominant country for travelers departing from CNX. Other significant international destinations include China, accounting for 8% of recent fares, and India, representing 6%. You can find cheap flights from Chiang Mai to a wide array of cities, with recent fares available to 370 unique cities across 43 countries.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Chiang Mai start at $47 to Bangkok (BKK), with direct flights available for as low as $28. Another economical option is to Bangkok (DMK) for $69, where direct fares can be found for $30. For domestic travel, you can fly to Khon Kaen for $86, with direct prices starting at $48.

The most frequently discounted destination from Chiang Mai recently is Bangkok (DMK). Other popular routes include London (LHR) in the United Kingdom and Bangkok (BKK), indicating a strong demand for both domestic and long-haul international travel.

When flying from Chiang Mai, 24.5% of recent fares were for direct flights, meaning a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. This suggests that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from CNX.

The flight distances from Chiang Mai are varied, with 42% of routes being short-haul trips. Medium-haul flights make up 38% of the routes, while 20% are long-haul international journeys, offering a balanced mix of travel distances for different trip types.

Most popular airlines from Chiang Mai

Thai Airways International

Thai AirAsia

Danish Air Lines

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

MyTravel Airways

Bangkok Airways

Centurion Air Cargo

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Chiang Mai soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - San Francisco

Chiang Mai (CNX) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Airlines

$1,078

$800

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Los Angeles

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

EVA Air

$1,135

$883

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Fayetteville

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Fayetteville (XNA)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,634

$1,292

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Tokyo

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Tokyo (NRT)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

$510

$398

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Kobe

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Kobe (UKB)

Sierra National Airlines

$684

$415

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Zürich

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$977

$785

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Chiang Mai

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$633

Prague

TOP

Czechia • Oct 2026

from

$670

Los Angeles

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$793

Salt Lake City

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$969

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

$912

Phoenix

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$922

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chiang Mai

-39%

CNX - Sacramento

$1,584 → $969

-34%

CNX - Fresno

$1,555 → $1,033

-30%

CNX - Wichita

$1,574 → $1,104

-27%

CNX - Edmonton

$1,310 → $960

Popular Airports from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Tue - Wed

Flights from CNX are cheapest on Thursday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $9.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$28 direct / ~$47 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Chiang Mai are to destinations within Thailand, such as Bangkok and Khon Kaen.

✈️ Airlines to watch

MyTravel Airways, Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways

Low-cost and regional carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Chiang Mai.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the best prices, with fares tending to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Sep, Mar, Jan

Flights from Chiang Mai tend to be cheaper in Sep, Mar, and Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Bangkok

Flights to Bangkok (BKK) start at $28 direct from Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Chiang Mai with competitive pricing.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$59

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International is a practical alternative for international travel with high flight frequency and diverse cabin class options.

📍 ~168 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car, approximately 3 hours travel).

💸 Flights from ~$36

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Netherlands • Nov 2026

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$13,460

$3,054

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Paris

France • Nov 2026

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$6,413

$3,405

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Greece • Nov 2026

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$6,060

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Austria • Oct 2026

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$6,241

$3,432

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Germany • Oct 2026

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$6,486

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Germany • Nov 2026

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$4,822

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Frankfurt

Germany • Jan 2027

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$9,590

$4,735

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Switzerland • Nov 2026

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United Kingdom • Jan 2027

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Myanmar (Burma) • Sep 2026

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Booking Flights from Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Chiang Mai have had median prices under $100. For example, flights to Hua Hin District typically cost around $60. Other affordable options include Bangkok, with a median price of $84, and Chiang Rai Province, at $87. Destinations like Chumphon Province, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Udon Thani, Phitsanulok, and Surat Thani Province also frequently fall within this budget, all with median prices below $95 across the trailing quarter.

From Chiang Mai, travelers can typically find flights to a wide array of destinations. Across the trailing quarter, there were options to 370 unique cities and 43 different countries. The distribution of available flights shows that Thailand accounts for 53% of destinations, while China makes up 8% and India 6% of the available routes.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Chiang Mai include major hubs. Bangkok (DMK) is a prominent destination, as is London (LHR). Another popular route is to Bangkok (BKK), indicating that the capital city of Thailand is a highly frequented destination for travelers departing from Chiang Mai across the trailing 90 days.

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Most popular airlines from Chiang Mai

Thai Airways International

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Danish Air Lines

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

MyTravel Airways

Bangkok Airways

Centurion Air Cargo

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Chiang Mai soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - San Francisco

Chiang Mai (CNX) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Airlines

$1,078

$800

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Los Angeles

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

EVA Air

$1,135

$883

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Fayetteville

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Fayetteville (XNA)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,634

$1,292

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Tokyo

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Tokyo (NRT)

Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais

$510

$398

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Kobe

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Kobe (UKB)

Sierra National Airlines

$684

$415

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CNX - Zürich

Chiang Mai (CNX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$977

$785

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Chiang Mai

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$633

Prague

TOP

Czechia • Oct 2026

from

$670

Los Angeles

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$793

Salt Lake City

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$969

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

$912

Phoenix

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$922

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chiang Mai

-39%

CNX - Sacramento

$1,584 → $969

-34%

CNX - Fresno

$1,555 → $1,033

-30%

CNX - Wichita

$1,574 → $1,104

-27%

CNX - Edmonton

$1,310 → $960

Popular Airports from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Tue - Wed

Flights from CNX are cheapest on Thursday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $9.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$28 direct / ~$47 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Chiang Mai are to destinations within Thailand, such as Bangkok and Khon Kaen.

✈️ Airlines to watch

MyTravel Airways, Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways

Low-cost and regional carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Chiang Mai.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the best prices, with fares tending to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Sep, Mar, Jan

Flights from Chiang Mai tend to be cheaper in Sep, Mar, and Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Bangkok

Flights to Bangkok (BKK) start at $28 direct from Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Chiang Mai with competitive pricing.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$59

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Chiang Rai International is a practical alternative for international travel with high flight frequency and diverse cabin class options.

Myanmar (Burma) • Sep 2026

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$1,069

$534

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Booking Flights from Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions

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Today’s best flight deals from Chiang Mai

Flights from Chiang Mai: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Chiang Mai

Last-minute flights going from Chiang Mai soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Chiang Mai

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chiang Mai

Popular Airports from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai airport insights

Thu - Tue - Wed

From ~$28 direct / ~$47 roundtrip

MyTravel Airways, Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways

2-8 months in advance

Sep, Mar, Jan

Watch fares to Bangkok

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

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Which destinations from Chiang Mai are under 100 USD?

Where can I fly from Chiang Mai?

Where do most flights from Chiang Mai go?

What kinds of trips can I take from Chiang Mai?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Chiang Mai?

What month has the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai?

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Most popular airlines from Chiang Mai

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Most popular destinations to fly from Chiang Mai

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chiang Mai

Popular Airports from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai airport insights

Thu - Tue - Wed

From ~$28 direct / ~$47 roundtrip

MyTravel Airways, Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways

2-8 months in advance

Sep, Mar, Jan

Watch fares to Bangkok

Chiang Mai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Chiang Mai

Best Elite deals from Chiang Mai

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Paris

Rome

Athens

Vienna

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Munich

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Zürich

London

Yangon

Booking Flights from Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Chiang Mai are under 100 USD?

Where can I fly from Chiang Mai?

Where do most flights from Chiang Mai go?

What kinds of trips can I take from Chiang Mai?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Chiang Mai?

What month has the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai?

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