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Cheap flights from Chiang Mai to China from ฿2,518

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNX — SHA
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chiang Mai to China

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Cheapest flights from Chiang Mai to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chiang Mai to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 January 2026.

Tue 24/321:15CNX - CAN
Nonstop2h 35mSpring Airlines
Sat 28/306:30CAN - CNX
Nonstop3h 00mSpring Airlines
Deal found 5/1฿4,186
Mon 12/121:45CNX - CAN
Nonstop3h 15mSpring Airlines
Wed 28/105:55CAN - CNX
Nonstop3h 05mSpring Airlines
Deal found 4/1฿4,815
Fri 9/121:45CNX - SHA
1 stop14h 30mSpring Airlines
Wed 14/121:45SHA - CNX
1 stop11h 45mSpring Airlines
Deal found 4/1฿4,878
Sun 18/121:10CNX - CAN
Nonstop2h 35mSpring Airlines
Sat 24/106:30CAN - CNX
Nonstop3h 00mSpring Airlines
Deal found 3/1฿5,224
Tue 24/321:15CNX - CAN
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/302:50CAN - CNX
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1฿5,634
Mon 12/121:45CNX - CAN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/102:50CAN - CNX
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1฿5,728
Mon 19/122:05CNX - KMG
Nonstop1h 45mRuili Airlines
Fri 23/120:15KMG - CNX
Nonstop2h 00mRuili Airlines
Deal found 5/1฿5,917
Mon 12/121:45CNX - CAN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/102:50CAN - CNX
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1฿5,948
Tue 17/220:55CNX - JHG
Nonstop1h 10mRuili Airlines
Tue 24/219:50JHG - CNX
Nonstop1h 15mRuili Airlines
Deal found 3/1฿6,169
Tue 10/309:10CNX - PVG
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/316:40PVG - CNX
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1฿6,546
Fri 9/109:30CNX - PVG
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:00PVG - CNX
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1฿6,609
Mon 19/118:50CNX - SHA
1 stop13h 25mChina Southern
Thu 22/121:50SHA - CNX
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1฿6,767

Find flight deals from Chiang Mai to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chiang Mai to China flight deals. Data was last updated 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

฿4,186

One-way from

฿2,518

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

฿3,808

Good round-trip deal

฿7,226 or less

Good one-way deal

฿3,719 or less
Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 24/3-28/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Chiang Mai to China
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Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 14/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Chiang Mai to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price (฿120,607 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease (฿28,195 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chiang Mai to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 17,341 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chiang Mai to China that are best for you.

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Chiang Mai

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Chiang MaiGuangzhou

CNX - CAN

CNXCAN

Chiang Mai

Tue 24/3

21:15-00:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 27/3

02:50-08:15

1 stop6h 25m

฿5,634

Chiang MaiKunming

CNX - KMG

CNXKMG

Chiang Mai

Mon 19/1

22:05-00:50

Nonstop1h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 23/1

20:15-21:15

Nonstop2h 00m

฿5,917

Chiang MaiXishuangbanna

CNX - JHG

CNXJHG

Chiang Mai

Tue 17/2

20:55-23:05

Nonstop1h 10m

Xishuangbanna Gasa

Tue 24/2

19:50-20:05

Nonstop1h 15m

฿6,169

Chiang MaiShanghai

CNX - SHA

CNXSHA

Chiang Mai

Mon 19/1

18:50-09:15

1 stop13h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

21:50-17:50

1 stop21h 00m

฿6,767

Chiang MaiShanghai

CNX - SHA

CNXSHA

Chiang Mai

Wed 18/3

18:50-22:15

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

15:50-17:50

1 stop27h 00m

฿6,955

Chiang MaiShanghai

CNX - PVG

CNXPVG

Chiang Mai

Sun 18/1

18:50-11:25

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

22:50-17:50

1 stop20h 00m

฿6,987

Chiang MaiShanghai

CNX - PVG

CNXPVG

Chiang Mai

Mon 2/2

09:30-14:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/2

06:00-14:40

1 stop9h 40m

฿7,113

Chiang MaiShanghai

CNX - PVG

CNXPVG

Chiang Mai

Tue 10/3

09:10-04:45

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/3

06:00-14:40

1 stop9h 40m

฿7,176

Chiang MaiKunming

CNX - KMG

CNXKMG

Chiang Mai

Wed 13/5

16:20-19:15

Nonstop1h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 19/5

14:25-15:20

Nonstop1h 55m

฿7,207

Chiang MaiGuangzhou

CNX - CAN

CNXCAN

Chiang Mai

Mon 26/1

18:50-22:25

Nonstop2h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 30/1

15:40-17:50

Nonstop3h 10m

฿7,365

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Best time to book a flight from Chiang Mai to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Chiang Mai with our price prediction graph.
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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chiang Mai to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chiang Mai to China?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chiang Mai to China (average of ฿3,808). Flying from Chiang Mai to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of ฿7,490). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNX to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chiang Mai to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chiang Mai to China in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 64% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chiang Mai to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chiang Mai to China. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chiang Mai to China flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Chiang Mai to China delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Chiang Mai and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chiang Mai to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chiang Mai to China flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 5 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Chiang Mai to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
124 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
124 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
124 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
184 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
124 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chiang Mai to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chiang Mai to China?

    Located just 3.1 km from the city centre, Chiang Mai (CNX) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to China from Chiang Mai.

  • How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chiang Mai to China in 1h 45m. Fly via Ruili Airlines, China Southern, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 814 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chiang Mai to China one-way?

    ฿2,024 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spring Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Chengdu Airlines, with prices starting from ฿4,283 and ฿5,345, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chiang Mai to China?

    While some choose either Chiang Mai - Shanghai Pu Dong or Chiang Mai - Guangzhou Baiyun, Chiang Mai - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Chiang Mai to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chiang Mai to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chiang Mai to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chiang Mai to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chiang Mai to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chiang Mai to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chiang Mai to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chiang Mai to China?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chiang Mai to China (average of ฿3,808). Flying from Chiang Mai to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of ฿7,490). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chiang Mai to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 17,341 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spring AirlinesCheapest฿3,659Average฿5,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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China SouthernCheapest฿5,163Average฿6,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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