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The most affordable option to downtown Chiang Mai from CNX is by bus. Bus lines 4 and 9 link the airport to downtown Chiang Mai. You’ll find them outside the Terminal. Shuttle buses that connect CNX to downtown Chiang Mai are also available at the International Terminal. They depart every 30 minutes to various destinations in the city. Consider taxis and car rentals at the airport if you want a convenient transportation option.

Consider booking Korean Air, Delta Airlines, and China Airlines if you are looking for flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai with reduced carbon emissions. These flights emit less CO₂ per passenger than other flights on this route that have not adopted sustainable measures to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

You can check into American Airlines Admirals Club, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, United Club, Delta Sky Club, Alaska Lounge, Qantas Club, and KAL Lounge. These lounges have pay-at-the-door and lounge membership access options. They feature comfortable sofas, dining options, a selection of meals, TVs, and newspapers.

From Chiang Mai, you can fly to other domestic destinations in Thailand, like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Rai, Udon Thani, and Koh Samui, and international destinations like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, Tokyo, Beijing, and Luang Prabang.

Flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Los Angeles to Chiang Mai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿28,605 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ฿37,150, a difference of ฿8,545. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of ฿32,381. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai takes 0h 00m, covering 20,814 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 Los Angeles to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿13,695, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 47m, compared to 21h 06m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 22h 28m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Indochina Time vs Pacific 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 ฿410 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway

Return flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai range from ฿26,969 to ฿39,831, with an average of ฿32,381 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿26,969 counts as a good deal.