Find cheap airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai: One way flights from $93, round trip flights from $206. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai is approximately 1,764.19 km. It takes around 2 hours 48 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$93
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$206
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,764.19 km
Average flight time2 hours 48 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Chiang Mai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

The average price of one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is January, with an average price of $68; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $126.

$126
$97
$68
$39
    Cheapest
  • $103
    Jun
  • $103
    Jul
  • $85
    Aug
  • $77
    Sep
  • $75
    Oct
  • $72
    Nov
  • $87
    Dec
  • $68
    Jan
  • $90
    Feb
  • $86
    Mar
  • $108
    Apr
  • $126
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Average price of round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are found during January, with an average price of $156. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to $261.

$261
$209
$156
$104
    Cheapest
  • $168
    Jun
  • $169
    Jul
  • $177
    Aug
  • $179
    Sep
  • $167
    Oct
  • $227
    Nov
  • $261
    Dec
  • $156
    Jan
  • $215
    Feb
  • $189
    Mar
  • $230
    Apr
  • $219
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are available on Jun 20, with fares starting at $116.

$225
$171
$116
$62
    Cheapest
  • $130
    16
    Jun
  • $162
    17
  • $117
    18
  • $147
    19
  • $116
    20
  • $225
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai (KUL-CNX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as $93 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CNX on Wed, Aug 12), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $206 departing on Sun, Jul 26 and returning on Fri, Jul 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chiang Mai (CNX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 13 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK856 (13:27) Malaysia Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- MH772 (10:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 12, with one-way flights priced at just $93.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chiang Mai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on June 23, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at $43.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chiang Mai, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport (KUL-CNX) is by far the most common option on this route: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
  • The time difference between Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.