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Cheapest return flight
฿7,466
Typical prices: ฿8,647-฿12,704
Air Busan
Thu 29/11Thu 6/12
PUS - CNX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
฿3,400
Typical prices: ฿3,190-฿6,618
Air Busan
Sat 22/12
PUS - CNX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Eastar Jet and Air Busan. Average duration is 5h 45m
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Most punctual • 96% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg ฿8,766 (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Busan to Chiang Mai (PUS-CNX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Busan to Chiang Mai

Sun 29 Nov - Sun 6 Dec
Air Busan Logo
19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:30 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 35mdirect
฿7,466Air Busan
3+ days ago
Sun 6 Dec - Wed 23 Dec
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19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:55 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 10mdirect
฿7,499Air Busan
3+ days ago
Sat 28 Nov - Sat 5 Dec
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19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:30 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 35mdirect
฿7,533Air Busan
1 day ago
Sat 19 Dec - Wed 23 Dec
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19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
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23:55 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 10mdirect
฿7,566Air Busan
2 days ago
Sat 21 Nov - Sat 28 Nov
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19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
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23:30 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 35mdirect
฿7,599Air Busan
3+ days ago
Sun 20 Dec - Tue 22 Dec
Air Busan Logo
19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:30 - 06:50CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 20mdirect
฿7,633Air Busan
2 days ago
Sat 21 Nov - Sat 28 Nov
Air Busan Logo
19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:30 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 35mdirect
฿7,699Air Busan
2 days ago
Sat 5 Dec - Wed 9 Dec
Air Busan Logo
19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:55 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 10mdirect
฿7,833Air Busan
3+ days ago
Sun 6 Dec - Thu 10 Dec
Air Busan Logo
19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:30 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 35mdirect
฿7,966Air Busan
3+ days ago
Sat 21 Nov - Sat 28 Nov
Air Busan Logo
19:00 - 22:45PUS  Busan Gimhae-CNX Chiang Mai
5h 45mdirect
Air Busan Logo
23:30 - 07:05CNX  Chiang Mai-PUS Busan Gimhae
5h 35mdirect
฿7,999Air Busan
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Busan to Chiang Mai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Busan to Chiang Mai?

Return flights from Busan to Chiang Mai typically range from ฿8,647 to ฿12,704. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ฿7,466 on Air Busan.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Busan to Chiang Mai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Busan to Chiang Mai. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Busan to Chiang Mai?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Busan to Chiang Mai at ฿7,699 return.
•April (฿15,565) and January (฿14,365) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 102% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Busan to Chiang Mai the cheapest?

Flights from Busan to Chiang Mai are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Busan to Chiang Mai flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

฿3,400
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 108% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Busan to Chiang Mai

When to book flights from Busan to Chiang Mai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Busan to Chiang Mai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Busan to Chiang Mai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Busan to Chiang Mai:

    • Earliest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 00:00
    • Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 00:45.

    The flight takes about 5h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Busan to Chiang Mai.

  • How long is a flight from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    A direct flight from Busan to Chiang Mai takes 5h 45m, covering 5,572 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Busan to Chiang Mai flight?

    Return flights from Busan to Chiang Mai range from ฿8,647 to ฿12,704, with an average of ฿10,105 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿8,647 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Busan to Chiang Mai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the ฿10,105 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿8,766 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with ฿9,972 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿2,360–฿3,333 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eastar Jet and Trinity Airways (Formerly T'way Air). Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Busan to Chiang Mai spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Busan to Chiang Mai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Busan to Chiang Mai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿7,466 to ฿41,797. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Busan to Chiang Mai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Busan to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿3,560, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)?

    Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿414 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Drive Car Rental
    • Alamo
    • Sixt
    • Yesaway
    • ASAP Car Rentals

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    Flights from Busan to Chiang Mai usually depart from Busan Gimhae (PUS) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Busan to Chiang Mai route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Busan to Chiang Mai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Busan to Chiang Mai most commonly connect through:

    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 19% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Busan to Chiang Mai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ฿7,733 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ฿11,299, a difference of ฿3,566.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    2 airlines operate flights between Busan and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Eastar Jet
    • Air Busan

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Busan to Chiang Mai?

    Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 52m, compared to 10h 56m via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and 12h 43m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What is the time difference between Busan and Chiang Mai?

    Chiang Mai is 2 hours behind Busan (Indochina Time vs Korean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chiang Mai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Chang Puak Gate, and Chiang Mai Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Busan to Chiang Mai flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Eastar Jet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air Busan: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Busan to Chiang Mai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average ฿7,733, about ฿3,566 less than Thursday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Busan to Chiang Mai trip for March. Fares historically average ฿7,699 return in that month – typically ฿7,866 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Eastar Jet. Over the past three months, 96% of Eastar Jet flights from Busan to Chiang Mai arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 96%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 34m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages ฿8,766 return on this route – about ฿1,206 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chiang Mai Airport.

    • Le Naview @Prasingh
    • Bodhi Serene, Chiang Mai
    • De Lanna Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Busan Gimhae to Chiang Mai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Busan Gimhae Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Busan Gimhae to Chiang Mai

Monday

Eastar Jet

Eastar Jet

Tuesday

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Wednesday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Thursday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Friday

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Saturday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Sunday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

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Direct returns

Chiang Mai to Busan Gimhae

Monday

Eastar Jet

Eastar Jet

Tuesday

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Wednesday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Thursday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Friday

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Eastar Jet,Air Busan

Saturday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Sunday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

Air Busan,Eastar Jet

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