$259 Cheap flights to Chiang Mai

When planning your flight to Chiang Mai, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of May, June, or July could carry a higher chance of rain, as Chiang Mai sees up to 5.1 inches (130 mm) or more. There are still things to do in Chiang Mai even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center is a great museum to visit near Chiang Mai and is especially great when the weather outside is less than desirable. Many tourists kill time during rain and storms by going to shopping centres in the area, like Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is about 7 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are $1,051. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chiang Mai from Australia for as low as $569 on momondo.

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Chiang Mai is possible. If you are planning a flight to Chiang Mai, consider booking flights to Lampang Airport (80 km from Chiang Mai city centre), Pai Airport (87 km from Chiang Mai city centre), Mae Hong Son Airport (121 km from Chiang Mai city centre), Phrae Airport (144 km from Chiang Mai city centre) or Chiang Rai Airport (160 km from Chiang Mai city centre).

With an average price of $110 per person, Chiang Rai Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Chiang Mai. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

Users booking trips to Chiang Mai from Bangkok found flights 42% cheaper than the average price of flights to Chiang Mai. To find the cheapest price to Chiang Mai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Prices for flights to Chiang Mai Airport refresh daily.

There are 14 operators available for flights to Chiang Mai Airport as of August 2026.

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Chiang Mai Airport.

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chiang Mai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chiang Mai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.