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Find the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bangkok to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Bangkok to Chiang Mai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$10
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airlineThai AirAsia
Average flights per week692

Finding cheap flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is $25. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.
Thai AirAsia, Nok Air and Thai VietJet Air fly direct from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.
As of May 2024, there are 692 flights per week flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Airport on Monday, 3 February 2025.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chiang Mai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chiang Mai is Thai VietJet Air .

Flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a city in Northern Thailand that retains the historic entrance and walls of the Old City. There are hundreds of Buddhist temples around the city. Today the city of a population of 130,000 is a popular tourist attraction.

Airlines that fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

October is the cheapest month to buy direct flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Thai AirAsia, VietJetAir and Nok Air are the cheapest airlines offering cheap direct flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai every day.

 

Nok Air and Thai AirAsia flies from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) while VietJetAir flies from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai.

Arrival at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

From Chiang Mai International AIrport, you can get from the airport to the city via the super-Highway and Chiang Mai-Hod Road with the public taxi service, songteaw and tuk-tuks for SGD $7. Hertz and Avis are available car hires.

 

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Information

 

The airport has several food options, including two coffee shops, a deli and a fast food store. Several shops sell silk, handicrafts, fresh produce and souvenirs. Nearby hotels include the Rinn Boutique House for SGD $36 per night and the VC@Suanpaak Boutique Hotel for SGD $124 per night.

Chiang Mai Recommendations

There are many ancient temples in Chiang Mai such as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Chedi Luang. You can take a Thai Cooking Class to learn to make Pad Thai. For the more adventurous, you may visit a Muay Thai match or even taste an insect snack. After long days of sightseeing, get a foot massage or full body Thai massage to loosen up those muscles.

Chiang Mai Essentials

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

There is no time difference between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

What is the weather like in Chiang Mai?

December and January are the coolest months at 27°C on average, while April is the hottest at 35°C on average. May is the wettest month of the year.


The best time to visit is in December when the temperature drops and is pleasant for sightseeing.

What is the average cost of a meal in Chiang Mai?

A 3-course meal in a midrange restaurant for two in Chiang Mai comes to about SGD $23. In Bangkok, this costs about SGD $32.

What is the average cost of a hotel in Chiang Mai?

In Bangkok, a double room in a mid-range hotel costs about SGD $60. In Chiang Mai, it costs about SGD $50.

This information is correct as of 30 November 2018.

Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai

The Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line offers a service from Phayathai station to the airport in half an hour and costs about SGD $1. Several BMTA buses go to the airport and cost about SGD $1, and some Bor Khor Sor buses also go to the airport between the hours of 5.10am and 9pm. Taxis are also available around the clock. It has several restaurants, including Magic Food Point and R Burger.

 

If travelling from Don Mueang Airport to Chiang Mai, several public buses go to Don Mueang Airport from various parts of Bangkok city, and general buses have a fare of about SGD $2. The train station is 500 metres away from the airport, so you will be brought there directly. There are several dining options and shops in Don Mueang Airport.

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