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Cheapest return flight
$1,336
Typical prices: $1,322-$2,031
Air China
Mon 5/3Mon 26/3
AKL - CNX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$662
Typical prices: $786-$1,292
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/1
AKL - CNX • 2 stops
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Chiang Mai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chiang Mai

Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
Air China Logo
20:30 - 21:50AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
31h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
23:05 - 17:30CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,336Air China
Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:25AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
19h 35m2 stops Brisbane Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
China Airlines Logo
11:25 - 19:10CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 45m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Brisbane
$1,420China Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Air China Logo
20:30 - 21:50AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
31h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
23:05 - 17:25CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,507Air China
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 22:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
19h 05m2 stops Melbourne Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:25CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 10m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Brisbane
$1,631Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 15:30AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
24h 55m3 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:25CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 10m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Brisbane
$1,638Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:20 - 17:50AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
25h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 16:15CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
15h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,696China Southern
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 14:20AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
22h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
16:25 - 16:35CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 10m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,773China Eastern
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 17:50AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
25h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 10:35CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
33h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,822China Southern
Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 14:20AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
22h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
15:35 - 16:35CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
19h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,900China Eastern
Tue, 2 Feb - Sat, 6 Feb
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:25AKL  Auckland Intl-CNX Chiang Mai
19h 35m2 stops Brisbane Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
China Airlines Logo
11:25 - 19:10CNX  Chiang Mai-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 45m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Brisbane
$2,187China Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Chiang Mai flights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Chiang Mai?

Auckland to Chiang Mai is the cheapest route at $1,336 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 Mai?

A return flight to Chiang Mai costs $1,625 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $1,543, while Wellington runs a bit higher at $1,892.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Mai?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Chiang Mai at $1,530 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,954.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Mai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Chiang Mai with an average price of $1,245 return.
•December ($2,360) and June ($2,056) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Evening flights to Chiang Mai are the cheapest at $1,418 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,930.

What is a good deal for flights to Chiang Mai?

Flights under $1,322 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chiang Mai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,294.

When are flights to Chiang Mai the cheapest?

Flights to Chiang Mai are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Chiang Mai

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$662
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flights from Auckland to Chiang Mai

When to book flights to Chiang Mai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chiang Mai 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 Mai, 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 Mai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Chiang Mai is around $1,322 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 expensive are last-minute flights to Chiang Mai?

    Last-minute fares to Chiang Mai – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 39% above the average return fare of $1,625.

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

    China Eastern operates the most flights from New Zealand to Chiang Mai at 0 per week, while China Southern is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Chiang Mai. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Chiang Mai 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 Mai, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Chiang Mai, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,322 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Chiang Mai in February. Return fares historically average $1,245 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 $512 per return. Afternoon flights to Chiang Mai average $1,418 compared to $1,930 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chiang Mai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chiang Mai? 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.
8.3
China AirlinesOverall score based on 847 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
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The crew was very professional and friendly. Although there was a water leak from panel above, the crew was trying to mitigate the consequence. We are happy with its service and the value offered. We will definitely take China Airlines again.

10.0 ExcellentA, Feb 2026
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The crew was very professional and friendly. Although there was a water leak from panel above, the crew was trying to mitigate the consequence. We are happy with its service and the value offered. We will definitely take China Airlines again.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Not great, will likely try to fly another or maybe I should have upgraded my ticket? Needed Air…

Ask flight attendant for water during flight and she was a little rude get the water.

Flight was delay almost 2 hours from Hong Kong to Taipei. Last minute gate change from 24 to 66. Long way walk. We need to run in the Taipei airport to catch our next flight from Taipei to Vancouver. That is so suck!

For a long-haul flight, the crew did a very good job of keeping the lavatories clean and the aisles clear.

Lovely service and excellent food and entertainment! I couldn’t have been more happy flying with air China

The crew was always polite and pleasant, but our flight was delated by almost an hour.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

It was good. Just a very long stay over in China to get the second leg to London

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

I will never fly through China again. Maybe it was the mandatory retinal scan just to transfer to another flight or the complete set of fingerprints they require. There are many better and inexpensive flights to Asia if you look.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

No recognition for one World Emerald member. I got row 1 in business class and it was pathetic. No leg space, cramped space, less recline

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