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Flight deals from Chengdu to Chiang Mai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £190. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.£154 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £154, select.
Chiang Mai.£154 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £154, select.
Chiang Mai.£170 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £170, select.
Chiang Mai.£173 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.
Chiang Mai.£178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.
Chiang Mai.£190 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £190, select.
Chiang Mai.£201 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Thai VietJet Air and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £201, select.
Chiang Mai.£239 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £239, select.
Chiang Mai.£262 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £262, select.
Chiang Mai.£262 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Thai LionAir and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £262, select.
Chiang Mai.£278 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £278, select.
Chiang Mai.£296 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £296, select.
Chiang Mai.£307 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £307, select.
Chiang Mai.£331 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £331, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Chengdu to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

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2 miles from central Chiang Mai
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Chengdu to Chiang Mai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£154
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineChengdu Airlines
Average flights per week3

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Finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is £154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Chiang Mai.
Chengdu Airlines flies direct from Chengdu to Chiang Mai.
As of March 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai Airport on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chiang Mai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chiang Mai is Thai AirAsia .

Travelling from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the two main airports in Chengdu.

  • The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Chengdu. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai.

  • Your flight from Chengdu to CNX won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.

Airports in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • TFU is about 72 kms (45 miles) from central Chengdu. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Tianfu International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • Tianfu International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86.59% of flights that depart TFU arrive at their destination as scheduled.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport. Check out these connections between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and CNX:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • The drive from central Chengdu to CTU generally takes 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 21 kms (13 miles).

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chengdu to CNX flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:

  • The majority of flights that leave Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 89.89%.

  • CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.

About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai

  • Chiang Mai International Airport is around 2 miles from central Chiang Mai. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • £74 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport. A return flight starts at £154. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chengdu to CNX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • Affordable Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Chengdu to CNX.

  • Find a cheap flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). August is the busiest month to travel to Chiang Mai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.

  • Lock in a Chengdu to CNX plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chiang Mai to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Chiang Mai

  • Start your Chiang Mai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • Songkran Festival Chiang Mai and Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Chiang Mai must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Doi Suthep.

Explore more of Thailand

  • You've seen Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel about 257 kms (160 miles) south-east to Phitsanulok to check off its popular sights. From Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Thailand, head for Chiang Rai, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) north-east of Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung are among its highlights.

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