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

Thai Airways operates the most flights from Malaysia to Chiang Rai at 0 per week, while Thai AirAsia is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Chiang Rai. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Which city has the cheapest flights to Chiang Rai?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Chiang Rai are from Kuala Lumpur, starting at RM 1,279 return.

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

A good deal on a flight to Chiang Rai is around RM 972 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.

What is the cheapest flight to Chiang Rai?

Penang to Chiang Rai is the cheapest route at RM 1,124 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Rai is the most popular connection with return deals from RM 1,279.

How much is a flight to Chiang Rai?

On average, a return flight from Malaysia to Chiang Rai costs RM 1,178, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Kuala Lumpur average RM 1,159, while Penang runs a bit higher at RM 1,260.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Rai?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Rai at RM 962 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,660.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Rai?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Rai with an average price of RM 922 return. •May (RM 1,616) and November (RM 1,555) are the most expensive. Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Evening flights to Chiang Rai are the cheapest at RM 873 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at RM 1,218.

What is a good deal for flights to Chiang Rai?

Flights under RM 972 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chiang Rai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Kuala Lumpur RM 959.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Chiang Rai?

Thai AirAsia is the most popular airline flying to Chiang Rai among KAYAK users, followed by Thai Airways and Scoot.

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Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan

21:30 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

11h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:20 - 13:20Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 00m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 926Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

21:30 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

11h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

10:30 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

13h 15m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 962Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan

13:40 - 20:50Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

8h 10m2 stops Hat Yai Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

18:40 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

5h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,055Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

13:40 - 20:50Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

8h 10m2 stops Hat Yai Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

18:40 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

5h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,055Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

14:15 - 19:55Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

6h 40m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,124Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

14:15 - 19:55Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

6h 40m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 18:20Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

8h 25m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

RM 1,210Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:55 - 20:50Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

4h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,267Thai AirAsia

1 day ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec

21:30 - 07:55Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

11h 25m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14:40 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

9h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,279Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:55 - 20:50Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

4h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,291Thai AirAsia

2 days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:55 - 20:50Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

4h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,295Thai AirAsia

3+ days ago

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Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan

21:30 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

11h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:20 - 13:20Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

15h 00m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 926Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

21:30 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

11h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

10:30 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

13h 15m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 962Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan

13:40 - 20:50Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

8h 10m2 stops Hat Yai Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

18:40 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

5h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,055Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

13:40 - 20:50Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

8h 10m2 stops Hat Yai Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

18:40 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

5h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,055Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

14:15 - 19:55Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

6h 40m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,124Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

14:15 - 19:55Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

6h 40m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 18:20Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

8h 25m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

RM 1,210Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:55 - 20:50Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

4h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,267Thai AirAsia

1 day ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec

21:30 - 07:55Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

11h 25m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14:40 - 00:45Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

9h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,279Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:55 - 20:50Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

4h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,291Thai AirAsia

2 days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

16:55 - 20:50Penang Penang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai

4h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:55 - 16:25Chiang Rai Chiang Rai-Penang Penang Intl

6h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

RM 1,295Thai AirAsia

3+ days ago

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What is the cheapest flight to Chiang Rai?: Penang to Chiang Rai is the cheapest route at RM 1,124 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Rai is the most popular connection with return deals from RM 1,279.
How much is a flight to Chiang Rai? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Chiang Rai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from Malaysia to Chiang Rai costs RM 1,178, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Kuala Lumpur average RM 1,159, while Penang runs a bit higher at RM 1,260.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Rai?: Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Rai at RM 962 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,660.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Rai? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Chiang Rai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Rai with an average price of RM 922 return.
•May (RM 1,616) and November (RM 1,555) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chiang Rai? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Evening flights to Chiang Rai are the cheapest at RM 873 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at RM 1,218.
What is a good deal for flights to Chiang Rai?: Flights under RM 972 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chiang Rai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Kuala Lumpur RM 959.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Chiang Rai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Chiang Rai is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Chiang Rai is around RM 972 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.
Which city has the cheapest flights to Chiang Rai?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Chiang Rai are from Kuala Lumpur, starting at RM 1,279 return.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Chiang Rai?
Thai Airways operates the most flights from Malaysia to Chiang Rai at 0 per week, while Thai AirAsia is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Chiang Rai. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Chiang Rai, a good return fare is around RM 972. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Chiang Rai in March. Return fares historically average RM 922, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to RM 345 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Chiang Rai average RM 873 compared to RM 1,218 for morning flights.

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