Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver 14 hours behind Chiang Mai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CNX to YVR flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CNX and YVR:
Hong Kong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, 406 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 887 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CNX to YVR, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CNX to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Of all flights leaving Chiang Mai International Airport, 76.37% land on time at their destination.
Chiang Mai International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CNX:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Vancouver and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNX to YVR in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its leading sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Victoria is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.