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Cheapest return flight
฿5,388
Typical prices: ฿4,632-฿6,140
Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet Air
Mon 5/11Mon 12/11
HDY - CEI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
฿2,494
Typical prices: ฿2,275-฿3,368
Thai AirAsia
Wed 12/12
HDY - CEI • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Hat Yai and Chiang Rai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 26% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK)
Cheapest • Avg ฿5,509 (return)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Shortest trip • 7h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai (HDY-CEI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai

Thu 5 Nov - Thu 12 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 19:55HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
5h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 08:40CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
12h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
฿5,388Multiple Airlines
Fri 2 Oct - Tue 6 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 14:00HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
7h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:25 - 21:15CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
5h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
฿5,521Multiple Airlines
Thu 1 Oct - Thu 1 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 16:00HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
4h 40m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 10:50CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
13h 45m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
฿5,654Multiple Airlines
Fri 16 Oct - Sat 24 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 16:00HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
4h 40m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 08:40CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
12h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
฿5,953Multiple Airlines
Sun 18 Oct - Sun 25 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 16:00HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
4h 40m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 07:45CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
21h 35m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
฿6,253Multiple Airlines
Wed 28 Oct - Thu 29 Oct
Thai Lion Air Logo
12:45 - 11:55HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
23h 10m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Thai Lion Air Logo
14:40 - 12:50CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
22h 10m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
฿7,517Thai Lion Air
Wed 28 Oct - Thu 29 Oct
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10:45 - 09:30HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
22h 45m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Thai Lion Air Logo
14:40 - 12:50CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
22h 10m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
฿7,517Thai Lion Air
Wed 28 Oct - Thu 29 Oct
Thai Lion Air Logo
10:45 - 09:30HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
22h 45m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Thai Lion Air Logo
14:40 - 13:45CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
23h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
฿7,616Thai Lion Air
Wed 28 Oct - Thu 29 Oct
Thai Lion Air Logo
10:45 - 09:30HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
22h 45m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Thai Lion Air Logo
12:35 - 15:00CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
26h 25m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
฿7,716Thai Lion Air
Wed 28 Oct - Thu 29 Oct
Thai Lion Air Logo
10:45 - 11:55HDY  Hat Yai-CEI Chiang Rai
25h 10m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Thai Lion Air Logo
20:35 - 13:45CEI  Chiang Rai-HDY Hat Yai
17h 10m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
฿7,816Thai Lion Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Hat Yai to Chiang Rai flights

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

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai and is 12% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 23% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai at ฿3,925 return.
•September (฿7,117) and May (฿7,051) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Hat Yai to Chiang Rai flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

฿2,494
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai

When to book flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai.

  • How long is a flight from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

    A direct flight from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai takes 0h 00m, covering 2,330 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

    No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hat Yai to Chiang Rai flight?

    Return flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai range from ฿4,632 to ฿6,140, with an average of ฿5,286 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿4,632 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai 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 ฿5,388 to ฿14,734. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿4,530, which is 83% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)?

    Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿428 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Drive Car Rental
    • Chic Car Rent
    • Budget
    • True Leasing
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

    Flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai usually depart from Hat Yai (HDY) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai pass through?

    Connecting flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai most commonly pass through:

    • Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 92% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 8% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Hat Yai to Chiang Rai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿4,690 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿6,552, a difference of ฿1,862. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai?

    Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 36m, compared to 7h 02m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Your guide to booking Hat Yai to Chiang Rai 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 Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average ฿4,690 – about ฿1,862 less than Friday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hat Yai to Chiang Rai trip for February. Fares historically average ฿3,925 return in that month – typically ฿3,193 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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 Rai Airport.
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