Which airports can I use when flying from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?

Flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai usually depart from Surat Thani (URT) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai.

Which airports do connecting flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai pass through?

Most connecting flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai pass through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Surat Thani to Chiang Rai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ฿4,792 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ฿6,543, a difference of ฿1,751. 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 long is a flight from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?

A direct flight from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai takes 0h 00m, covering 1,939 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Surat Thani 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.

Have flight prices from Surat Thani 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 ฿5,287 to ฿13,086. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai looking right now?

One-way fares from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿2,340, which is 30% below 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 ฿425 for economy cars. Top options include: • Drive Car Rental • Chic Car Rent • Budget • True Leasing • Hertz

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?

Flights via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ฿5,187. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) had the shortest average connection time for Surat Thani to Chiang Rai stopovers at 224 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed 7 Oct - Wed 14 Oct

14:00 - 19:25URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

5h 25m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

10:20 - 14:50CEI Chiang Rai-URT Surat Thani

4h 30m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

฿5,287Multiple Airlines

Sun 27 Sep - Thu 1 Oct

09:20 - 19:55URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

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7h 50m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

฿5,420Thai Lion Air

Sun 25 Oct - Sun 1 Nov

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23h 25m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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08:50 - 17:20URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

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10:20 - 18:20CEI Chiang Rai-URT Surat Thani

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Mon 5 Oct - Mon 12 Oct

18:40 - 11:55URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

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11h 10m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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Tue 2 Mar - Wed 3 Mar

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14:20 - 11:55URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

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14:20 - 11:55URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

21h 35m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

20:35 - 18:00CEI Chiang Rai-URT Surat Thani

21h 25m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

฿7,865Thai Lion Air

Tue 2 Mar - Wed 3 Mar

14:20 - 11:55URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

21h 35m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

20:35 - 18:00CEI Chiang Rai-URT Surat Thani

21h 25m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

฿7,898Thai Lion Air

Sun 25 Oct - Sun 1 Nov

18:50 - 10:20URT Surat Thani-CEI Chiang Rai

15h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Phuket City

11:15 - 18:20CEI Chiang Rai-URT Surat Thani

7h 05m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

฿13,086Thai Vietjet Air

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?

Thai Lion Air (฿5,420) and Thai Vietjet Air (฿13,086) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?
Flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai usually depart from Surat Thani (URT) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai.
Which airports do connecting flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai pass through?
Most connecting flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai pass through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Surat Thani to Chiang Rai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ฿4,792 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ฿6,543, a difference of ฿1,751. 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 long is a flight from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai?
A direct flight from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai takes 0h 00m, covering 1,939 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Surat Thani 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.
Have flight prices from Surat Thani 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 ฿5,287 to ฿13,086. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai looking right now?
One-way fares from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿2,340, which is 30% below 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 ฿425 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Chic Car Rent
• Budget
• True Leasing
• Hertz

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average ฿4,792 – about ฿1,751 less than Wednesday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
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