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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and . AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £39 and round-trip tickets from £81.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai is 1,764.19km. It takes around 3 hours 51 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£39
Cheapest return ticket price£81
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,764.19km
Average flight time3 hours 51 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Chiang Mai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is January, with an average price of £50. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching £76.

£76
£63
£50
£37
    Cheapest
  • £67
    Mar
  • £71
    Apr
  • £66
    May
  • £70
    Jun
  • £76
    Jul
  • £62
    Aug
  • £57
    Sep
  • £55
    Oct
  • £53
    Nov
  • £64
    Dec
  • £50
    Jan
  • £66
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Average price of return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, with an average price of £114. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £192.

£192
£153
£114
£75
    Cheapest
  • £156
    Mar
  • £148
    Apr
  • £135
    May
  • £127
    Jun
  • £124
    Jul
  • £130
    Aug
  • £132
    Sep
  • £123
    Oct
  • £166
    Nov
  • £192
    Dec
  • £114
    Jan
  • £158
    Feb

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

£92
£87
£81
£76
    Cheapest
  • £86
    Mon
  • £88
    Tue
  • £81
    Wed
  • £88
    Thu
  • £92
    Fri
  • £85
    Sat
  • £88
    Sun

During the St Patrick's Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai during St Patrick's Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

During the St Patrick's Day, flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are cheapest on Mar 15, with the lowest price of £43.

£110
£77
£43
£10
    Cheapest
  • £44
    Mar 13
  • £44
    Mar 14
  • £43
    Mar 15
  • £70
    Mar 16
  • £70
    Mar 17
  • £108
    Mar 18
  • £110
    Mar 19

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chiang Mai (CNX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as £39 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CNX on Wed, Mar 25), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £81 departing on Sun, Mar 29 and returning on Fri, Apr 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 51 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chiang Mai (CNX).
  • 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 20 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 (15:30) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- AK854 (07:02)
  • 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 Wed, Mar 25, with one-way flights priced at just £39.
    · 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.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on March 10, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at £34.
  • 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 cancelled 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 airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is AirAsia, with an average fare of £91.

£91
£191
£291
£390
AirAsia
£91
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
£111
Malaysia Airlines
Batik Air Malaysia
£154
Batik Air Malaysia
Bangkok Airways
£268
Bangkok Airways
Thai Airways
£312
Thai Airways
Scoot
£390
Scoot

Which airlines operate the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is AirAsia, operating 16 flights per week.

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4
10
16
AirAsia
16
AirAsia
Qatar Airways
7
Qatar Airways
Malaysia Airlines
7
Malaysia Airlines
Oman Air
4
Oman Air

How many flights fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday/Thursday.

25
21
16
12
Highest
20
Mon
16
Tue
20
Wed
16
Thu
25
Fri
18
Sat
22
Sun