฿2,926 Find Cheap Flights from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• แอร์เอเชีย
• Malaysia Airlines

Flights from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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

• แอร์เอเชีย: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at ฿5,659 return and stopover options via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) at ฿5,855.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿829–฿3,288 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by แอร์เอเชีย. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport pass through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿4,800 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ฿6,773, a difference of ฿1,973. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are Kuala Lumpur China Town, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, and Bukit Bintang Monorail Station. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 12:06
• Latest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 18:36.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of ฿5,725. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 2h 56m, covering 2,906 km.

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.

One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿3,249, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chiang Mai (Malaysia Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿358 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport range from ฿4,414 to ฿7,685, with an average of ฿5,725 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿4,414 counts as a good deal.