Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Chiang Mai?

Flights from San José to Chiang Mai usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

What popular places can I visit in Chiang Mai?

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.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Chiang Mai?

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 José to Chiang Mai 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 ฿46,620 to ฿370,621. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San José to Chiang Mai looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Chiang Mai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿42,082, which is 85% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San José and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 13 hours ahead of San José (Indochina Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)?

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

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Wed 25 Nov - Tue 8 Dec

01:26 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

44h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:50 - 13:48CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

38h 58m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

฿46,620Multiple Airlines

Wed 25 Nov - Tue 8 Dec

01:26 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

44h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:50 - 13:48CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

38h 58m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

฿46,884Multiple Airlines

Wed 25 Nov - Tue 8 Dec

01:26 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

44h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

09:10 - 08:35CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

60h 25m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

฿48,663Multiple Airlines

Thu 26 Nov - Tue 8 Dec

16:15 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

53h 20m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

09:10 - 08:35CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

60h 25m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

฿50,738Multiple Airlines

Thu 26 Nov - Tue 8 Dec

16:15 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

53h 20m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:50 - 13:48CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

38h 58m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

฿54,989Multiple Airlines

Sat 24 Oct - Sat 31 Oct

05:45 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

63h 50m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:50 - 08:35CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 45m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

฿55,153Multiple Airlines

Wed 11 Nov - Thu 26 Nov

01:46 - 14:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

47h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

15:35 - 23:51CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

45h 16m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

฿60,557Multiple Airlines

Wed 11 Nov - Thu 26 Nov

01:46 - 14:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

47h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

15:35 - 23:51CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

45h 16m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

฿62,270Multiple Airlines

Sat 24 Oct - Sat 31 Oct

07:10 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

62h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:50 - 08:35CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 45m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

฿62,566Multiple Airlines

Sat 24 Oct - Sat 31 Oct

13:55 - 10:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CNX Chiang Mai

31h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:50 - 23:05CNX Chiang Mai-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 15m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

฿64,378Multiple Airlines

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Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Chiang Mai?
Flights from San José to Chiang Mai usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).
What popular places can I visit in Chiang Mai?
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.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Chiang Mai?
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 José to Chiang Mai 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 ฿46,620 to ฿370,621. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Chiang Mai looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Chiang Mai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿42,082, which is 85% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between San José and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 13 hours ahead of San José (Indochina Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)?
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

If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chiang Mai Airport.
- Le Naview @Prasingh
- Bodhi Serene, Chiang Mai
- 99 The Gallery Hotel

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