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Cheapest return flight
$514
Typical prices: $718-$1,362
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Sun 14/10Sat 27/10
PER - CNX • 1 stop
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$260
Typical prices: $364-$774
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Mon 12/11
PER - CNX • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Chiang Mai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chiang Mai

Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
AirAsia Logo
20:50 - 15:10PER  Perth-CNX Chiang Mai
19h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia Logo
09:10 - 03:40CNX  Chiang Mai-PER Perth
17h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$514AirAsia
Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
AirAsia Logo
20:50 - 15:10PER  Perth-CNX Chiang Mai
19h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia Logo
09:10 - 19:55CNX  Chiang Mai-PER Perth
9h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$518AirAsia
Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
Scoot Logo
17:50 - 11:05PER  Perth-CNX Chiang Mai
18h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
16:40 - 19:40CNX  Chiang Mai-PER Perth
26h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$569Scoot
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:10 - 15:40PER  Perth-CNX Chiang Mai
19h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 03:40CNX  Chiang Mai-PER Perth
10h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$585Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 08:40PER  Perth-CNX Chiang Mai
12h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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06:35 - 19:40CNX  Chiang Mai-PER Perth
36h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi
$598Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
Scoot Logo
21:35 - 16:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CNX Chiang Mai
23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
12:05 - 18:50CNX  Chiang Mai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
$615Scoot
Mon, 22 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:30 - 13:50PER  Perth-CNX Chiang Mai
12h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:45 - 01:30CNX  Chiang Mai-PER Perth
9h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$816Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 22 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
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02:30 - 13:50PER  Perth-CNX Chiang Mai
12h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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14:45 - 01:30CNX  Chiang Mai-PER Perth
9h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$818Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 9 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar
China Southern Logo
23:00 - 17:50BNE  Brisbane-CNX Chiang Mai
21h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 08:15CNX  Chiang Mai-BNE Brisbane
34h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$990China Southern
Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
China Southern Logo
10:10 - 17:50BNE  Brisbane-CNX Chiang Mai
34h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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18:50 - 08:25CNX  Chiang Mai-BNE Brisbane
34h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,520China Southern
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest flight to Chiang Mai?

Perth to Chiang Mai is the cheapest route at $514 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to Chiang Mai is the most popular connection with return deals from $615.

How much is a flight to Chiang Mai?

A return flight to Chiang Mai costs $1,011 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Perth average $652, while Launceston runs a bit higher at $1,006.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Mai?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Mai at $980 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,168.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Mai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Mai with an average price of $762 return.
•December ($1,529) and January ($1,272) 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 $983 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,339.

What is a good deal for flights to Chiang Mai?

Flights under $718 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:
•Perth $519.

When are flights to Chiang Mai the cheapest?

Flights to Chiang Mai are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% 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

June

Cheapest flight

$260
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (51% more expensive on average)
Flights from Perth 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 can I best reach Chiang Mai city centre with public transport?

    Travellers who don’t want to drive on their own can benefit from the taxi and airport shuttle services departing from Chiang Mai Airport. The shuttle bus has a counter on the first floor of the International Terminal where you can get more information and tickets. The bus departs every 30min and costs about ฿ 40 (approximately A$ 2). Taxi services will cost between ฿ 150–250 (A$ 7.20–12), depending on the size of the car and final destination.

  • Where is the Chiang Mai Airport car hire centre situated?

    Passengers who want to continue their journey on their own four wheels benefit from the various car hire agencies onsite at the airport. Internationally renowned companies like Sixt and Hertz are located in the Domestic Terminal on the first floor within the public zone. The agencies are open from 6:00 to 00:00.

  • Does Chiang Mai have 24/7 eateries?

    Travellers who are on an early or late flight can still grab a bite to eat upon arrival at Chiang Mai airport. A Dairy Queen is situated in the International Arrival area and open all around the clock, as is 94 Coffee.

  • Are there any airport hotels for Chiang Mai Airport?

    If you want to benefit from an included airport shuttle, there is the Airport Resident, just a few minutes from the main terminal building. A regular airport shuttle operates between the main terminal building and the hotel.

  • Where does the changeover usually take place when flying to Chiang Mai?

    Most flights from Australian cities have one stopover on their way to Chiang Mai, few have two. Where the stopover will take place depends on which airline you’ve booked; for example, Scoot and Singapore airlines usually have a stopover in Changi Singapore Airport, and Thai Airways in Bangkok.

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

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

  • 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 $718 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 expensive are last-minute flights to Chiang Mai?

    Last-minute fares to Chiang Mai – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the average return fare of $1,011.

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 3 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 26% 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 $718 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 February. Return fares historically average $762 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 $357 per return. Midday flights to Chiang Mai average $983 compared to $1,339 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Chiang Mai, a few great places to start are Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • If you want to keep your money in check when booking a flight to Chiang Mai, consider low-budget airlines like Scoot that fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). The low-cost airline departs from various Australian cities to the Thai destination.
  • As Chiang Mai is only a 15–20min drive from the airport, driving by car can be a good option for arriving travellers. Route 1141 is the quickest way into the city centre and leads you alongside the city river.
  • If you seek a space to work or relax after arriving in Chiang Mai, you can head to the Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Lounge, which is situated in the public area of the Domestic Terminal. Open from 5:00 to 17:00, travellers can enjoy a chic and relaxed environment, as well as magazines, a bar, and food. Prices for 2h access lie between ฿ 800–900 (A$ 39–42) per person.
  • Information, maps, and tickets for local tourist attractions can be conveniently sourced from the many tourist service points at Chiang Mai Airport. Their designated Tourist Information Services are situated visibly in the arrivals hall of the Domestic terminal.
  • Travellers from Australia are not required to hold a visa when entering Thailand for stays of up to 30 days; however, a confirmed return ticket and proof of funds are a requirement to be admitted.
  • If you need a smoke upon arriving at Chiang Mai you can head to their smoker’s lounge on the second floor of the International Terminal. Note that the rest of the airport is smoke-free.

Reviews of the top 5 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1604 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.7Crew
8.3Boarding
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Airport lounge for business class is too crowded and not comfortable. Poor foods and facilities. Boarding was delayed. A lot of coughing people in the flight even in the business class, which indicated poor screening and health risks.

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

Could have been better. I prefer Thai airlines only but it hasnt been reliable.

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.

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

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Flight from Shanghai to Kuala Luumpur delay byy 3.5hrs with no real explanation.

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

On-time & very well priced. All you need on a short flight.

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.

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.

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.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

They didn't have a single blanket for hire for a long haul overnight flight. This wasn't good enough even for a budget airline

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

I left the city late and fortunately the flight was also delayed 50mins

I regret flying air Asia everytime I fly them. Baggage policy is a joke and the fact they issue mobile boarding passes but you can’t ever use them?? A waste of everyone’s time (you can only use them flying out of bangkok or KL)

“They carefully called each boarding group in turn, only to herd everyone onto a bus for the drive across the airport apron. By the time we reached the aircraft, all semblance of orderly boarding had disappeared and it became a complete bun fight to get on board. Rather nonsensical really — why bother with boarding groups in the first place?”unless you are at an air bridge!!!

3 hours delay ,we changed plane after boarding and waiting inside

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

Boarding was not accordingly after front seat, bmf then back seat. This delayed for at least 40mins or more. The staff at Jakarta can do better. Is chaos at the entry to board the plane. This tarnished Scoot reputation when everyone was talking about it.

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

Me and my Partner were in seats 6A and 6B. (Which we paid a premium for). Unfortunately the person is seat 6C was large and because of his size my Partner was squashed to the point of discomfort and unable to sit properly. We requested to be moved to some empty seats and two hours into the flight the crew moved us. Perhaps it’s time airlines began checking passenger sizes to ensure they don’t encroach into fellow passengers seating space!

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