Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai Flight Details

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai is approximately 1,764.19 km. It takes around 2 hours 48 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
US$102
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) KUL-CNX 2h 40m · Nonstop Tue, Sep 8
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Cheapest round-trip
US$215
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) KUL-CNX 2h 40m · Nonstop Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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When to travel
January
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,764.19 km
Flight distance
2h 48m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$102, and round-trip direct flights start at US$215.

Cheapest airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, including Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), and Thai Airways. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) has lowest fares on this route.
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Nokair Airline logo Nokair Airline
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is January, with an average price of US$68; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to US$126.

US$126
US$97
US$68
US$39
    Cheapest
  • US$115
    Jul
  • US$85
    Aug
  • US$77
    Sep
  • US$75
    Oct
  • US$72
    Nov
  • US$87
    Dec
  • US$68
    Jan
  • US$90
    Feb
  • US$86
    Mar
  • US$108
    Apr
  • US$126
    May
  • US$114
    Jun

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are found during January, with an average price of US$155. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$261.

US$261
US$208
US$155
US$102
    Cheapest
  • US$180
    Jul
  • US$176
    Aug
  • US$179
    Sep
  • US$166
    Oct
  • US$226
    Nov
  • US$261
    Dec
  • US$155
    Jan
  • US$214
    Feb
  • US$188
    Mar
  • US$230
    Apr
  • US$218
    May
  • US$202
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai (KUL-CNX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers one-way fares as low as US$102 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CNX on Tue, Sep 8), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$215 departing on Sun, Aug 23 and returning on Sun, Aug 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines Nokair Thai Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 48 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 11 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK856 (13:34) Malaysia Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- MH772 (10:05)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 8, with one-way flights priced at just US$102.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia).
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chiang Mai travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on July 26, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at US$172.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chiang Mai, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport (KUL-CNX) is by far the most common option on this route: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
  • The time difference between Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, with fares starting at US$136.

US$12
US$136
US$260
US$384
US$508
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
US$136
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Malaysia Airlines
US$161
Malaysia Airlines
Batik Air Malaysia
US$253
Batik Air Malaysia
Bangkok Airways
US$358
Bangkok Airways
Thai Airways
US$465
Thai Airways
Scoot
US$508
Scoot

Which airline operates the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Total flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operates the most frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, with 8 flights per week.

2
4
6
8
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
8
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Srilankan Airlines
5
Srilankan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
5
Malaysia Airlines
Qatar Airways
5
Qatar Airways
Oman Air
4
Oman Air

How many flights fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is the highest on Sunday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday.

24
14
4
0
Highest
20
Mon
4
Tue
20
Wed
4
Thu
21
Fri
8
Sat
24
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.