Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $359
Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is currently $359
Cheapest one-way flight $186
Thai AirAsia 1 stop 5 hr Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is currently $186
Last-minute weekend getaway $407
Thai AirAsia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is currently $407
Cheapest business class flights $1,223
Bangkok Airways, THAI 1 stop 10 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is currently $1,223
Fastest flight 4 hr 45 min The fastest flight with stops from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai takes 4 hr 45 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $205–285
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $260–430

Popular airlines from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai

  • Thai AirAsia
    from $380
    Typical price: $220–355
    126 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - CNX Every day
  • THAI
    from $445
    Typical price: $360–480
    55 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - CNX Every day
  • China Eastern
    Typical price: $540–650
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - CNX Every day
  • AirAsia
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - CNX Every day
  • Scoot
    Typical price: $285–560
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - CNX Every day
  • China Southern
    from $942
    Typical price: $890–3,600
    20 weekly connecting flights
    SGN - CNX Every day

Popular airports near Ho Chi Minh City

  • Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
    Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 8 min 1 mi
  • Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
    Can Tho Vietnam 2 hr 56 min 80 mi
  • Lien Khuong International Airport (DLI)
    Da Lat Vietnam 5 hr 5 min 134 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai

The cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $205 to $285.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines from $359. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai AirAsia from $186.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Thai AirAsia flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is $380, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is $445, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is $942, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai starts at $359 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $186 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.
4 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai.
Most visitors arrive Dec–Jan, when the weather is warm and mostly dry, with cool nights at higher elevations. The hot and humid rainy season runs May–Nov, with the heaviest rains in Sep. Major festivals include the Flower Festival (Feb), Songkran/Thai New Year (Apr) and Loi Krathong (Nov), the “festival of lights” that sees thousands of tiny candles launched on floats along the rivers.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai.
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 Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai.

In terms of flights, Thai AirAsia is the most popular. Thai AirAsia offers 126 connecting flights per week. Thai AirAsia flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai are:
  • THAI offers 55 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • China Eastern offers 21 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • AirAsia offers 21 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • Scoot offers 21 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • China Southern offers 20 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines from $359. The cheapest one-way flight was with Thai AirAsia from $186.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Thai AirAsia flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is $380, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is $445, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai is $942, flying from May 7 to May 13.
No airline flies direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai.
  • There are 126 Thai AirAsia connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 55 THAI connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 China Eastern connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 AirAsia connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 China Southern connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai at price $407 is offered by Thai AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai.
  • There are 126 Thai AirAsia connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 55 THAI connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 China Eastern connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 AirAsia connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 China Southern connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai, 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai start at $1,223 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 10 with Bangkok Airways, THAI.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai start at $359 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.
To book business class trips from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai, 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai starts at $407 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Thai AirAsia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai at price $407 is offered by Thai AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai, 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.

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