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Cheapest return flight
฿2,355
Typical prices: ฿2,350-฿4,607
Nok Air, Thai AirAsia
Sun 28/10Sun 4/11
DMK - CEI • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
฿1,211
Typical prices: ฿1,293-฿2,633
Nok Air
Tue 16/1
DMK - CEI • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and others. Average duration is 1h 27m.
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Most flights • 42 per week
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • 49% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Chiang Rai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chiang Rai

Wed 28 Oct - Wed 4 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 18:45Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:30Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 15mdirect
฿2,355Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Mon 11 Jan - Thu 28 Jan
Nok Air Logo
08:35 - 10:00Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 25mdirect
Nok Air Logo
19:15 - 20:35Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 20mdirect
฿2,389Nok Air
3+ days ago
Tue 12 Jan - Thu 28 Jan
Nok Air Logo
08:35 - 10:00Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 25mdirect
Nok Air Logo
19:15 - 20:35Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 20mdirect
฿2,389Nok Air
3+ days ago
Sun 1 Nov - Thu 5 Nov
Thai Vietjet Air Logo
06:30 - 07:55Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 25mdirect
Thai Vietjet Air Logo
20:00 - 21:25Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
1h 25mdirect
฿2,456Thai Vietjet Air
14 hours ago
Tue 3 Nov - Thu 5 Nov
Thai Lion Air Logo
08:05 - 09:30Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 25mdirect
Thai Lion Air Logo
20:35 - 22:00Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 25mdirect
฿2,490Thai Lion Air
3+ days ago
Sun 1 Nov - Thu 5 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 10:00Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 18:00Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 20mdirect
฿2,523Multiple Airlines
14 hours ago
Tue 16 Feb - Thu 18 Feb
Thai AirAsia Logo
06:55 - 08:15Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 20mdirect
Thai AirAsia Logo
21:15 - 22:30Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 15mdirect
฿2,624Thai AirAsia
3+ days ago
Sat 14 Nov - Mon 16 Nov
Thai Vietjet Air Logo
17:50 - 19:25Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 35mdirect
Thai Vietjet Air Logo
08:30 - 09:55Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
1h 25mdirect
฿2,624Thai Vietjet Air
1 day ago
Tue 20 Oct - Sat 24 Oct
Thai Lion Air Logo
08:10 - 09:30Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 20mdirect
Thai Lion Air Logo
12:35 - 13:55Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 20mdirect
฿2,624Thai Lion Air
2 days ago
Mon 29 Mar - Thu 1 Apr
Thai AirAsia Logo
15:55 - 17:20Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
1h 25mdirect
Thai AirAsia Logo
17:55 - 19:15Chiang Rai  Chiang Rai-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
1h 20mdirect
฿2,658Thai AirAsia
1 day ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Chiang Rai

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Chiang Rai?

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Rai is the cheapest route at ฿2,355 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Chiang Rai?

On average, a return flight from Thailand to Chiang Rai costs ฿3,034, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport average ฿2,747, while Krabi runs a bit higher at ฿5,544.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Rai?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Rai at ฿2,994 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at ฿3,802.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Rai?

•August is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Rai with an average price of ฿2,355 return.
•December (฿3,835) and April (฿3,768) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chiang Rai?

Evening flights to Chiang Rai are the cheapest at ฿2,927 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at ฿5,686.

What is a good deal for flights to Chiang Rai?

Flights under ฿2,350 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chiang Rai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport ฿2,209.

When are flights to Chiang Rai the cheapest?

Flights to Chiang Rai are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Chiang Rai

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

฿1,211
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Rai

When to book flights to Chiang Rai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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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Your questions about flights to Chiang Rai, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Chiang Rai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Chiang Rai is around ฿2,350 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Chiang Rai from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Chiang Rai varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport: 1h 20m
    • From Phuket City: 2h 05m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Chiang Rai?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Chiang Rai are from Bangkok, starting at ฿2,355 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Chiang Rai?

    Last-minute fares to Chiang Rai (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 11% higher than the average return fare of ฿3,034.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Chiang Rai?

    Thai AirAsia operates the most flights from Thailand to Chiang Rai at 42 per week, while Thai Vietjet Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Thailand to Chiang Rai. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Chiang Rai?

  • How many flights serve Chiang Rai?

    Chiang Rai receives 20 flights per day and 137 per week from across the world. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has the most flights to Chiang Rai with 49 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Chiang Rai flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Chiang Rai, book around 21 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 38% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Chiang Rai, a good return fare is around ฿2,350. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Chiang Rai in August. Return fares historically average ฿2,355, making August the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to ฿2,759 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Chiang Rai average ฿2,927 compared to ฿5,686 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Chiang Rai, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Thai AirAsia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Thai Vietjet Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Thai Lion Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chiang Rai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chiang Rai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Thai AirwaysOverall score based on 427 reviews
6.9Entertainment
8.0Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

10.0 ExcellentRamon, Jul 2026
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Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

We still get drinks and a snack. Love the gift bags too.

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

Always liked Thai Airways but in the past they have been very expensive, not being a millionaire just yet, I will use cheaper airlines. Bangkok to London £370 11 hours 45 mins. Old plane but ok. Lovely ladies on board, very polite. Food was ok. Will always use them if the price is right.

The flight attendants ignored us several times which was annoying. The sandwich thing wasn't very good but it's only an hour flight, it would have been better to have entertainment over bad food.

Extra seat belt across the chest 10 minutes before taking off and 15 minutes before landing seemed excessively safe.

The transfer from Domestic and International was a bit confusing but I am easily confused. I did not eat any food, but the food on the other leg was decent. It was nice they turned the lights off on the night flight. The plane was in good shape, but was a little cramped in economy and I am small. They gave me a customs form to fill out and nobody looked at it as I went through customs. Not a bad flight.

After going back and forth with the airline, they never reimbursed the airline tickets. Went around asking multiple people how to get reimbursed and kept getting put back, not satisfied with their customer service.

No working jet bridge to deplane, with priority customers deplaning last. Followed by bus to terminal.

I asked for refund on many occassions due to a bereavement.I got no help,and I am very dissatisfied with the way I was treated. Regards George Walls

The flight left on time and landed early. The attendants were polite and friendly. Thank you

Efficient and fast check in, courteous staff at counter and on board. On time departure and arrival. AIR ASIA is my favorite international thailand carrier for reasonable cost and excellent customer service!

Delayed us three times, changed gates twice, and then tried to charge for food on the plane.

Air Asia just dreadfull. Always poorest customer service and very unwelcoming staff which is clearly bread in from the Top down from the CEO

Everything was good. The red seats were a scam. Just like any other seat but red. Although they let you board earlier which was very nice.

Ontime, no frills, the cabin is clean, the ticket price is lower than the full-service airlines.

Took 4 flights in 5 days 3 out of 4 left late about one hour each.

No WiFi or movies. And the seat We’re uncomfortable. Good thing it was a short flight

It was on time! First time in a long time for Air Asia. Thank you!

Direct flight to BALI was good and convenient. Improvement suggestions - provide complimentary water

50 minutes delay on boarding,but overall delay time almost 2 hours on arrival.

I specifically searched for flight with checkin bags. Airfare assist website still sold tickets without check in bags and I had to pay 3 times more for my bad. Worst experience ever with untrained staff and haphazard boarding

As a frequent flyer, I was impressed with the smooth take off.

No frills means no frills... I just got on the plane and flew. That's all. Nothing more and nothing less. Or I did buy some water, they took cash only! LOL

First the flight delayed 1 hour ND then when we suppose to landing the pilot decided not to land at the chiang Mai Airport but the chiang rai airport

Easy to check in online and on time departure. But arrival gate was stuck a bit so we need to wait on plane after landed for 10 mins before get into gate and delayed a bit. Overall is fine with this price.

I rated the experience poor because I had to purchase new tickets to return to Phuket because the airline had no record of my flight.

i think allowing passenger to have personal handbags or bags in their lap is a safety issue. As for food there was not onbpard and had no other choice. We also waited for over 1hour 10 min for some reason and keep getting we will be departing soon.

Newer plane and comfortable. No wifi and thier website and App. are horrible. Tried to purchase luggage online and could not do it.

I don't like this airline. The website is not user friendly. I tried to check in multiple times and no joy. Then I googled why might this airline not let me check in and it said if you are checking baggage you can't check in. I really thought that I had purchased baggage. Because I have been traveling for 3 months and making sure that I pay for baggage on every flight. This flight they said that I had not purchased baggage but there is really no way to check on the passenger side.

I wasn't able to check in. The website could find my reservation but then an error occurred. I tried 4 times spread out through the day and got the error message every time.

well it was a short flight so there was no food but couldnt answer that question with a N/A There was no entertainment so N/A but the flight was great and staff was number #1

Never on time when I fly and Thai Vietjet App is too complicated. I had booked und paid for seat number 15A but when checked in, I got another seat number and row. I paid extra 50 bath for what??? They couldn’t change and I got no refund. No time to discuss with the ground crew to change it. I would never pay for seat anymore.

Excellent experience nothing could be improved with staff. Was hoping someday the airline will use tape recorded lfor languages that are not common to staff. Probably with AI it might be a good addition

We were packed in like sardines. They did not even serve water on the flight!

Everything were ok except that if we wanted to drink even a glass of water in the plane we had to pay !!

Great from start to finish. Staff very friendly. Flight smooth and comfortable.

Delay of 3 hrs and they offered only Macdonalds pineapple pays. Not any good

The return flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. Luckily we were in the airport way in advance and managed to reach out to the Nok Air sales office to squeeze us into the earlier flight.

Lead flight attendant was rude and not helpful. Very unprofessional.

Purchased additional baggage and the flight was canceled due to covid. When they rebooked us they didn’t carry over the extra baggage. They wanted to charge 3x the original ticket price for “added” weight… 6000 bhat for an additional 15kilo (which would of been easily covered by what we originally booked) took nearly 2 hours to work out and they only let us check in minutes before our flight boarded. Very unhappy.

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