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

• China Southern
• Spring Airlines

Flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

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

• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Southern: 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 Guangzhou to Chiang Mai.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at ฿7,433 return and stopover options via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) at ฿7,324.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Spring Airlines and ซื่อชวนแอร์ไลน์. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai most commonly pass through:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Guangzhou to Chiang Mai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ฿6,378 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ฿8,294 – a ฿1,917 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Guangzhou to Chiang Mai route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Chiang Mai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:50
• Latest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 18:55.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 45% above the route average of ฿7,459. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai takes 2h 55m, covering 2,530 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 Guangzhou to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿2,353, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 49m, compared to 7h 23m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Guangzhou (Indochina Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿411 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway

Return flights from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai range from ฿6,058 to ฿9,489, with an average of ฿7,459 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿6,058 counts as a good deal.