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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 179 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.167 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Chiang Mai.169 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Chiang Mai.169 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Chiang Mai.169 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Chiang Mai.171 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.
Chiang Mai.171 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.
Chiang Mai.174 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Chiang Mai.175 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.
Chiang Mai.179 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Chiang Mai.179 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Chiang Mai.181 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 181 €, select.
Chiang Mai.183 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
Chiang Mai.189 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 189 €, select.
Chiang Mai.197 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 197 €, select.
Chiang Mai.197 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 197 €, select.
Chiang Mai.198 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 198 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from 274 €
Aug
from 179 €
Sep
from 171 €
Oct
from 169 €
Nov
from 171 €
Dec
from 189 €
Jan
from 175 €
Feb
from 174 €
Mar
from 179 €
Apr
from 202 €
May
from 202 €
Jun
from 202 €

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Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

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Chiang Mai

4km from central Chiang Mai
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from 167 €
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Lampang

79km from central Chiang Mai
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Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found167 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week52

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai is 167 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai.
AirAsia, Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai.
As of July 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chiang Mai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chiang Mai.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur.

  • Flights from KUL to CNX start at 07:00 — the first with AirAsia. The latest departure is at 15:05 with AirAsia. Overall, there are 17 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your KUL to CNX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Getting to Chiang Mai (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a breeze with AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for KUL to CNX flights is Malaysia Airlines.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between KUL and CNX:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Don Mueang Airport

    • Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

  • Currently, 81 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 167 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KUL to CNX if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KUL to CNX.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, 59% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near KUL. Whether you have an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

  • Reserve a hotel close to CNX if you're catching a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's main sights.

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks before travelling.

Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai

  • From Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chiang Mai in June.

  • Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to go to Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KUL to CNX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Chiang Mai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. Around 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a trip to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.

  • Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without a visit to Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.

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