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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 06:15
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 22:50.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai.

A direct flight from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai takes 1h 15m, covering 912 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai range from $95 to $153, with an average of $118 over the past 12 months. Anything below $95 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of $118. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $118 return, compared with $307 via a stopover through Khon Kaen (KKC).

Nok Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Thai Lion Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights are:

• Nok Air: 91% on time
• Thai Lion Air: 83% on time
• AirAsia: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $13–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Nok Air and Thai Lion Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 6%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $114 to $1,144. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $61, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway

Flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai usually depart from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai pass through Khon Kaen (KKC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $112 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $126, a difference of $14. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Lion Air
• Nok Air

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights:

• Thai AirAsia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Thai Lion Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Nok Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.