฿5,132 Find Cheap Flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:30 and lands at 13:16
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 16:56.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

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

A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui takes 1h 46m, covering 1,659 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui range from ฿12,807 to ฿16,108, with an average of ฿14,753 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿12,807 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿12,917 return via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), compared with ฿14,444 for direct.

Bangkok Airways is the only airline operating Chiang Mai to Ko Samui flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

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

One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿5,199, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Ko Samui Airport (USM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿428 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thai Rent

Flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Ko Samui (USM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Chiang Mai to Ko Samui route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

Most connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui pass through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿12,243 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ฿15,764, a difference of ฿3,522.

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

Only Bangkok Airways operates flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui.

Some of the most popular sights in Ko Samui are Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, and Bophut Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Ko Samui on KAYAK.

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

• Bangkok Airways: 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.

Bangkok Airways is the preferred airline for many people travelling between these cities since it offers the fastest and most convenient flights. There are currently two routes available. The most popular is a direct flight between the cities. The second option is a single-stopover flight via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.

The standard Economy ticket is the Economy Lite, which is the cheapest option but only allows one carry-on bag of up to 8 kg. You can choose to add extra baggage during the booking process or opt for a Standard Economy ticket, which allows for the cabin bag and a checked bag weighing up to 23 kg.

Between Chiang Mai and Koh Samui, Bangkok Airways only offers Standard Economy Class tickets. Different flexibility options allow for extra luggage or cancellations, but there's only one cabin class on these flights. If you choose different flexibility options, the price of the ticket increases, but you often get the chance to pick your seat during the booking process.

Thai AirAsia and Bangkok Airlines' flights with a self-transfer from Don Mueang to Bangkok Airport offer the most reduced Co2 levels. These flights have 50% less Co2. Another way to be more eco-friendly is choose public transport rather than taxis when travelling to and from airports.