Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Chiang Rai?

Flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the San Francisco to Chiang Rai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ฿29,265 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ฿33,884, a difference of ฿4,619. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Chiang Rai?

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco 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 ฿33,323 to ฿85,887. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Chiang Rai looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Chiang Rai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿15,447, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco (Indochina Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 ฿424 for economy cars. Top options include: • Drive Car Rental • Chic Car Rent • Budget • True Leasing • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Chiang Rai flight?

Return flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai range from ฿29,263 to ฿32,017, with an average of ฿31,113 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿29,263 counts as a good deal.

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฿33,323

Typical prices: ฿29,263-฿32,017

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SFO - CEI • 2 stops

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Typical prices: ฿16,068-฿17,420

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Mon 7 Dec - Mon 14 Dec

11:05 - 09:40SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

31h 35m2 stops Tokyo Narita Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18:55 - 15:30CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

35h 35m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Tokyo Haneda

฿33,323Multiple Airlines

Mon 28 Sep - Sun 18 Oct

01:05 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

23h 50m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

08:25 - 19:55CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

25h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

฿33,422Multiple Airlines

Wed 4 Nov - Sun 8 Nov

12:00 - 09:40SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

30h 40m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14:25 - 06:40CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

31h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

฿34,280Multiple Airlines

Mon 28 Sep - Sun 18 Oct

00:20 - 20:30SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

30h 10m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Phuket City Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

21:05 - 09:05CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

26h 00m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

฿37,414Multiple Airlines

Mon 7 Dec - Tue 15 Dec

23:50 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

23h 05m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

10:15 - 18:40CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

23h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

฿42,000Multiple Airlines

Mon 7 Dec - Sun 13 Dec

23:50 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

23h 05m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18:55 - 06:40CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

26h 45m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

฿42,099Multiple Airlines

Sun 6 Dec - Tue 15 Dec

23:50 - 18:20SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

27h 30m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14:25 - 18:40CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

19h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

฿43,254Multiple Airlines

Sun 6 Dec - Mon 14 Dec

23:50 - 18:20SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

27h 30m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14:25 - 18:40CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

19h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

฿43,254Multiple Airlines

Sun 6 Dec - Sun 13 Dec

23:30 - 18:20SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

27h 50m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18:55 - 06:40CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

26h 45m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

฿43,353Multiple Airlines

Tue 29 Sep - Sun 18 Oct

11:45 - 14:35SFO San Francisco-CEI Chiang Rai

36h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:20 - 14:15CEI Chiang Rai-SFO San Francisco

41h 55m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Incheon Intl

฿43,683Multiple Airlines

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High season	March
Cheapest flight	฿14,847

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Flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Chiang Rai?
Flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the San Francisco to Chiang Rai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ฿29,265 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ฿33,884, a difference of ฿4,619. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Chiang Rai?
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.
Have flight prices from San Francisco 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 ฿33,323 to ฿85,887. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Chiang Rai looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Chiang Rai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿15,447, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco (Indochina Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
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 ฿424 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Chic Car Rent
• Budget
• True Leasing
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Chiang Rai flight?
Return flights from San Francisco to Chiang Rai range from ฿29,263 to ฿32,017, with an average of ฿31,113 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿29,263 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average ฿29,265 – about ฿4,619 less than Sunday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Chiang Rai trip for February. Fares historically average ฿29,034 return in that month – typically ฿10,525 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
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