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Cheapest return flight
RM 835
Typical prices: RM 641-RM 1,216
AirAsia
Fri 9/11Fri 16/11
KUL - CNX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 281
Typical prices: RM 352-RM 692
AirAsia
Mon 19/2
KUL - CNX • Direct
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You can fly direct with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. Average duration is 2h 45m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Chiang Mai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chiang Mai

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
AirAsia Logo
06:55 - 08:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
2h 45mdirect
AirAsia Logo
09:10 - 13:10CNX  Chiang Mai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
3h 00mdirect
RM 835AirAsia
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
AirAsia Logo
06:55 - 08:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
2h 45mdirect
AirAsia Logo
09:10 - 13:10CNX  Chiang Mai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
3h 00mdirect
RM 843AirAsia
Sun, 21 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:55 - 08:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
2h 45mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 21:00CNX  Chiang Mai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
7h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
RM 851Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:10 - 20:10KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
6h 00m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:10CNX  Chiang Mai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
3h 00mdirect
RM 859Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Thai AirAsia Logo
18:55 - 07:55PEN  Penang Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
14h 00m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Thai AirAsia Logo
06:30 - 13:40CNX  Chiang Mai-PEN Penang Intl
6h 10m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
RM 1,022Thai AirAsia
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Thai AirAsia Logo
16:55 - 22:40PEN  Penang Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
6h 45m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Thai AirAsia Logo
06:30 - 16:25CNX  Chiang Mai-PEN Penang Intl
8h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
RM 1,034Thai AirAsia
Thu, 18 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:10 - 11:25JHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
26h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:25 - 22:50CNX  Chiang Mai-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
9h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
RM 1,283Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 18 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:10 - 11:25JHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
26h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:25 - 22:50CNX  Chiang Mai-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
9h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
RM 1,287Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 25 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar
Thai Airways Logo
13:05 - 16:25KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
4h 20m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Thai Airways Logo
09:25 - 19:50CNX  Chiang Mai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
9h 25m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
RM 1,486Thai Airways
Wed, 24 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar
Thai Airways Logo
21:05 - 08:45KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
12h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Thai Airways Logo
21:10 - 12:15CNX  Chiang Mai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
14h 05m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
RM 1,486Thai Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Malaysia to Chiang Mai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Malaysia to Chiang Mai with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Chiang Mai?

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai is the cheapest route at RM 835 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Chiang Mai?

A return flight to Chiang Mai costs RM 852 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport average RM 814, while Sibu runs a bit higher at RM 950.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Mai?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Mai at RM 843 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at RM 989.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Mai?

•October is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Mai with an average price of RM 680 return.
•December (RM 1,075) and February (RM 989) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chiang Mai?

Afternoon flights to Chiang Mai are the cheapest at RM 810 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at RM 1,107.

What is a good deal for flights to Chiang Mai?

Flights under RM 641 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chiang Mai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport RM 623.

When are flights to Chiang Mai the cheapest?

Flights to Chiang Mai are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Chiang Mai

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

RM 281
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai

When to book flights to Chiang Mai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chiang Mai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Chiang Mai, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Chiang Mai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Chiang Mai is around RM 641 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Chiang Mai?

    Direct flights to Chiang Mai are available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, with a flight time of about 2h 40m.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Chiang Mai?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Chiang Mai are from:
    • Kuala Lumpur, from RM 835 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Chiang Mai?

    Last-minute fares to Chiang Mai – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the average return fare of RM 852.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Chiang Mai?

    AirAsia operates the most flights from Malaysia to Chiang Mai at 7 per week, and for this route AirAsia is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Chiang Mai. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Chiang Mai?

  • How many flights serve Chiang Mai?

    Chiang Mai receives 2 flights per day and 14 per week from across the world. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport has the most flights to Chiang Mai with 14 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Chiang Mai flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Chiang Mai, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Chiang Mai, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around RM 641 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Chiang Mai in October. Return fares historically average RM 680 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to RM 297 per return. Midday flights to Chiang Mai average RM 810 compared to RM 1,107 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Chiang Mai, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, AirAsia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Malaysia Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Oman Air includes a cabin bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Chiang Mai, a few great places to start are Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street Market. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Chiang Mai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chiang Mai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Thai AirwaysOverall score based on 425 reviews
8.0Boarding
7.7Comfort
6.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.5Food
Airline reviews

There was no screens on the flight, and no wifi with which we could connect to the internet and stream any content. This was a smaller plan so the business class seats were a bit tight. No hot towels or welcome drinks like when you fly on the bigger TG on the same route. The food was excellent, much better than the previous Thai airways business class meals. It was also nice that they offered eye masks for easy sleeping.

10.0 ExcellentSumaiya, Aug 2026
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There was no screens on the flight, and no wifi with which we could connect to the internet and stream any content. This was a smaller plan so the business class seats were a bit tight. No hot towels or welcome drinks like when you fly on the bigger TG on the same route. The food was excellent, much better than the previous Thai airways business class meals. It was also nice that they offered eye masks for easy sleeping.

Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

We still get drinks and a snack. Love the gift bags too.

Excellent airline. The plane was clean and the staff were very attentive

I'm not interested in improving the airline. Therefore, I won't explain this in more detail. Next time I'll try a different one.

The flight (boarding) was delayed by 40-50 minutes and there was very crowed. They need to improve on the timeliness & boarding process. (They asked passenger to board in groups, but the 2nd group was standing there waiting for 20 minutes!). However, services from the crew was very good, also the food was good as well. I also found the legroom was quite comfortable.

Except that our flight was cancelled, by mail, and later moved to 12 hours prior, then the experience was good. In Bangkok we were offered a hotel, it was fine, but would have been nice to know in advance😉

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The flight attendants ignored us several times which was annoying. The sandwich thing wasn't very good but it's only an hour flight, it would have been better to have entertainment over bad food.

I asked for refund on many occassions due to a bereavement.I got no help,and I am very dissatisfied with the way I was treated. Regards George Walls

the rudest staff in the world!!! we had overweight baggage, which is our fault but it is a really stupid rule, and the woman said we could reorganise or pay now, we said we’d reorganise and she started shouting “do it now! hurry up!” even though the flight wasn’t even boarding yet. She told us that if our two cabin bags were below 14 together, then we wouldn’t have to pay 500k dong. We reorganised and our bags were below 14kg. She then said that it was all of our bags together that should be less than 14kg. We were obviously confused by this, because she had just said that it was our two cabin bags and we asked her why she told us to rearrange our bags then. She started shouting at us again saying that we needed to “pay now or throw away”. We said fine, we’ll just pay, and she suddenly started asking for 1.51 million dong. I asked her why it was suddenly over three times the price and she said that it was always that price. I asked to see the other piece of paper she had that had the other price and she slammed her one on top of it and started shouting “pay now or i’ll close the gate” (boarding was already finishing at this point). So, we had no choice but to pay three times the original price, even though we reorganised our cabin bags to be under the necessary weight like she had asked us to. I wouldn’t even be so upset about the money if the staff were at least a little bit nice. She was possibly the rudest, most ignorant woman I have ever met in my life. Besides that, the plane/flight was just a bit worse than ryanair standard. Small seats, delayed by an hour. Typical low budget. At least the ryanair staff don’t try to scam you. Avoid at all costs, it’s not worth the hassle of dealing with such horrible people.

The boarding process took very long, partly due to passengers on incoming flight took too long to deplane

The flight left on time and landed early. The attendants were polite and friendly. Thank you

Efficient and fast check in, courteous staff at counter and on board. On time departure and arrival. AIR ASIA is my favorite international thailand carrier for reasonable cost and excellent customer service!

Delayed us three times, changed gates twice, and then tried to charge for food on the plane.

Not good in terms of amenities. For over 6 hours they don’t even provide complementary drinks or snacks-forget about dinner or lunch.

Air Asia just dreadfull. Always poorest customer service and very unwelcoming staff which is clearly bread in from the Top down from the CEO

Everything was good. The red seats were a scam. Just like any other seat but red. Although they let you board earlier which was very nice.

ได้นั่งรถไปขึ้นเครื่อง แอบเสียใจอยู่ พอขึ้นไปถึง มีคนมานั่งในที่นั่งเราอีก ไม่รู้เจ้าหน้าที่บนเครื่องไปแนะนำผู้โดยสารท่านอื่นยังไง เขาเข้าใจผิดว่าที่นั่ง C คือข้างหน้าต่าง และเที่ยวบินนี้ ดีเลย์แล้วดีเลย์อีก จากทุ่มสองทุ่ม ดีเลย์ไปถึงห้าทุ่มกันเลยทีเดียว ถ้ามีไฟลท์ต่อกันนี่คงไม่รอดแน่นอน

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Automated check in could have been better organised and informative

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

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