฿2,936 Find Cheap Flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:55 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 10:45.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai takes 1h 50m, 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 Ko Samui to Chiang Mai range from ฿12,339 to ฿16,287, with an average of ฿13,988 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿12,339 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿11,226 return via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), compared with ฿14,475 for direct.

Bangkok Airways is the only airline operating Ko Samui to Chiang Mai flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿742–฿1,349 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿6,917 to ฿42,323. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿3,287, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿419 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Ko Samui to Chiang Mai route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿6,344 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ฿17,546, a difference of ฿11,202.

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 Ko Samui and Chiang Mai.

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

Among airlines operating Ko Samui to Chiang Mai flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Thai 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.

If you are expectant, consider flying China Airlines, which provides pre-flight and in-flight assistance services. The airline assigns comfortable seating with extra legroom. China Airlines ensures that expectant mothers find seats near the aisle for easy access to the restroom and movement during flight. The airline also provides pillows and blankets for comfort and special meals upon request for expectant mothers.

If you have carry-on luggage you would like to have in the cabin during your flight, consider flying Bangkok Airways, which allows passengers to have one carry-on baggage weighing at most 11 lbs on this route. The baggage should have dimensions not exceeding 22 by 14 by 9 inches. The airline also allows you to bring extra personal items like a purse in a cabin for free.

Airlines flying on this route have approximately 720 lbs of carbon dioxide emission per passenger. However, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways, and Thai AirAsia are ecologically sustainable airlines. Consider flying Bangkok Airlines with 44% less carbon footprint. The airline also uses biofuel in flights, has fuel-efficient planes traveling the route, and reduces fuel consumption by flights by optimizing flight routes.

Airlines flying on this route offer direct and connecting flight travel. When lying on a connecting flight, the city for your layover depends on the airline you fly. Some common layover cities include Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Krabi, Phuket City, and Rayong. Consider flying Bangkok Airlines even for single layover flights, as the airline offers direct and connecting flights. If you are connecting flights to Bangkok, Bangkok Airways offers connecting flights with the same airline, providing an option where you don’t have to change airlines on this route.