Cheap flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $178
Thai Lion Air 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is currently $178
Cheapest one-way flight $89
Thai Lion Air 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is currently $89
Last-minute weekend getaway $215
Thai Lion Air 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is currently $215
Cheapest business class flights $922
THAI 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is currently $922
Fastest flight 4 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes 4 hr 15 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 Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–140
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $165–290

Popular airlines from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

  • Thai AirAsia
    Typical price: $180–325
    322 weekly connecting flights
    CEI - CNX Every day
  • Thai Lion Air
    from $178
    Typical price: $130–210
    208 weekly connecting flights
    CEI - CNX Every day
  • Thai Vietjet Air
    128 weekly connecting flights
    CEI - CNX Every day
  • THAI
    from $298
    Typical price: $200–410
    126 weekly connecting flights
    CEI - CNX Every day
  • Nok Air
    70 weekly connecting flights
    CEI - CNX Every day
  • Scoot
    3 weekly connecting flights
    CEI - CNX Every Mon, Thu, Fri

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

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 Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

The cheapest flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $105 to $140.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Thai Lion Air from $178. 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 Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is $178, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is $298, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai starts at $178 from Fri, Jul 10 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $89 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
4 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Mueang Chiang Rai 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 Mueang Chiang Rai 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 Mueang Chiang Rai 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 Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.

In terms of flights, Thai AirAsia is the most popular. Thai AirAsia offers 322 connecting flights per week. Thai AirAsia flies from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai are:
  • Thai Lion Air offers 208 connecting flights per week. Thai Lion Air flies from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • Thai Vietjet Air offers 128 connecting flights per week. Thai Vietjet Air flies from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • THAI offers 126 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • Nok Air offers 70 connecting flights per week. Nok Air flies from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
  • Scoot offers 3 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mueang Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai recently found on Google Flights was with Thai Lion Air from $178. 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 Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is $178, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is $298, flying from May 7 to May 13.
No airline flies direct from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.
  • There are 322 Thai AirAsia connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 208 Thai Lion Air connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 128 Thai Vietjet Air connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 THAI connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 Nok Air connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Scoot connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Mueang Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai at price $215 is offered by Thai Lion Air from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.
  • There are 322 Thai AirAsia connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 208 Thai Lion Air connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 128 Thai Vietjet Air connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 THAI connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 Nok Air connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Scoot connecting flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Mueang Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mueang Chiang Rai 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 Mueang Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai start at $922 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with THAI.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mueang Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai start at $178 from Fri, Jul 10 to Sun, Jul 19.
To book business class trips from Mueang Chiang Rai 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 Mueang Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai starts at $215 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Thai Lion Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Mueang Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai at price $215 is offered by Thai Lion Air from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Mueang Chiang Rai 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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