Flying from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is 13 hours ahead of San Antonio.
To ensure you catch your SAT to CNX flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
At the moment, 505 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.104 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAT to CNX if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SAT to CNX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
SAT's address is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SAT land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
San Antonio International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SAT:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Consider staying in a hotel near CNX if you're catching a late San Antonio International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and venture far and wide through Chiang Mai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from San Antonio International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you'd like to go to Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAT to CNX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Lampang is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
