Cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $184
Thai Lion Air 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is currently $184
Cheapest one-way flight $89
Thai Lion Air 1 stop 34 hr Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest one-way flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is currently $89
Last-minute weekend getaway $218
Thai Lion Air 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is currently $218
Cheapest business class flights $888
THAI 1 stop 5 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is currently $888
Fastest flight 4 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai takes 4 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–140
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $185–340

Popular airlines from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai

  • Thai AirAsia
    Typical price: $180–320
    338 weekly connecting flights
    CNX - CEI Every day
  • Thai Lion Air
    from $184
    Typical price: $130–210
    199 weekly connecting flights
    CNX - CEI Every day
  • THAI
    from $298
    Typical price: $205–405
    126 weekly connecting flights
    CNX - CEI Every day
  • Thai Vietjet Air
    99 weekly connecting flights
    CNX - CEI Every day
  • Nok Air
    70 weekly connecting flights
    CNX - CEI Every day
  • Scoot
    3 weekly connecting flights
    CNX - CEI Every Wed, Thu, Sun

Popular airports near Chiang Mai

  • Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
    Chiang Mai Thailand 12 min 2 mi
  • Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
    Chiang Rai Thailand 3 hr 24 min 99 mi
  • Lampang Airport (LPT)
    Lampang Thailand 1 hr 37 min 49 mi
  • Sukhothai Airport (THS)
    Sukhothai Thailand 4 hr 5 min 120 mi

Popular airports near Mueang Chiang Rai

  • Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
    Chiang Rai Thailand 13 min 4 mi
  • Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
    Chiang Mai Thailand 3 hr 25 min 97 mi
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
    Bangkok Thailand 10 hr 53 min 434 mi
  • Lampang Airport (LPT)
    Lampang Thailand 3 hr 34 min 115 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai

The cheapest flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $105 to $140.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai recently found on Google Flights was with Thai Lion Air from $184. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai Lion Air from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Thai Lion Air flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is $184, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is $298, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai starts at $184 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $89 and departs on Sun, Jul 19.
4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai.
Chiang Rai has a tropical climate. The most popular time to visit is during the slightly cooler months (Dec–Jan), which also tend to be drier. The long rainy season lasts from May–Oct.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai.

In terms of flights, Thai AirAsia is the most popular. Thai AirAsia offers 338 connecting flights per week. Thai AirAsia flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai are:
  • Thai Lion Air offers 199 connecting flights per week. Thai Lion Air flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) .
  • THAI offers 126 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) .
  • Thai Vietjet Air offers 99 connecting flights per week. Thai Vietjet Air flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) .
  • Nok Air offers 70 connecting flights per week. Nok Air flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) .
  • Scoot offers 3 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chiang Mai and Mueang Chiang Rai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai recently found on Google Flights was with Thai Lion Air from $184. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai Lion Air from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Thai Lion Air flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is $184, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai is $298, flying from May 7 to May 13.
No airline flies direct from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai.
  • There are 338 Thai AirAsia connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 199 Thai Lion Air connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 THAI connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 99 Thai Vietjet Air connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 Nok Air connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Scoot connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chiang Mai and Mueang Chiang Rai at price $218 is offered by Thai Lion Air from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai.
  • There are 338 Thai AirAsia connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 199 Thai Lion Air connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 THAI connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 99 Thai Vietjet Air connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 Nok Air connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Scoot connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chiang Mai and Mueang Chiang Rai start at $888 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 10 with THAI.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chiang Mai and Mueang Chiang Rai start at $184 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.
To book business class trips from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chiang Mai and Mueang Chiang Rai starts at $218 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Thai Lion Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chiang Mai and Mueang Chiang Rai at price $218 is offered by Thai Lion Air from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chiang Mai to Mueang Chiang Rai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

Search more flights

Find cheap flights on popular routes