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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.$118 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 29, returning Sun, Jul 6.Round-trip flight with BatikAir Malaysia and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, Jun 29, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Sun, Jul 6, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Chiang Mai.$124 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 16, returning Wed, Jun 25.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, Jun 16, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Chiang Mai on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.
Chiang Mai.$126 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 14, returning Sat, Oct 18.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, Oct 14, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Sat, Oct 18, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.
Chiang Mai.$127 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 28, returning Wed, Jul 30.Round-trip flight with AirAsia and Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, Jul 28, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departing from Chiang Mai on Wed, Jul 30, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.
Chiang Mai.$128 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 19, returning Sat, Jul 26.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, Jul 19, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Chiang Mai on Sat, Jul 26, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.
Chiang Mai.$128 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 19, returning Fri, Aug 8.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, Jul 19, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Chiang Mai on Fri, Aug 8, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.
Chiang Mai.$128 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 18, returning Wed, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with AirAsia and Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, Aug 18, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departing from Chiang Mai on Wed, Aug 27, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.
Chiang Mai.$129 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 5, returning Fri, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, Oct 5, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departing from Chiang Mai on Fri, Oct 24, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, 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 June.
May
from $130
Jun
from $124
Jul
from $127
Aug
from $128
Sep
from $129
Oct
from $126
Nov
from $131
Dec
from $150
Jan
from $132
Feb
from $133
Mar
from $132
Apr
from $212

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chiang Mai.

Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$118
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week23

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai is $118. 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 47 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai.
AirAsia, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai.
There are 23 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Chiang Mai is usually May 2025.
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 Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 47 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, BatikAir Malaysia and AirAsia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chiang Mai.

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

  • Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.

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

  • Flights from KUL to CNX start at 06:55 — the first with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 15:10 with AirAsia. In total, you can choose from 16 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights.

  • Your KUL to CNX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • AirAsia is your ticket to exploring Chiang Mai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AirAsia.

  • Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates KUL to CNX flights.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KUL and CNX:

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Don Mueang International Airport

    • Utapao Airport

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

  • $45 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Return flights start from $118. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To get cheap tickets from KUL to CNX, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KUL to CNX.

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

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • 58.65% of flights taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • To reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to KUL:

Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

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

  • Chiang Mai International Airport is approximately 5 kilometers from central Chiang Mai. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.

  • Traveling to the center by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chiang Mai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to CNX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Thailand

  • You've done Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Travel around 434 kilometers east to Udon Thani to check off its popular sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of Thailand, consider Lampang, roughly 80 kilometers south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are key highlights.

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