Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Krabi, Hanoi, Surat Thani Province, Ko Samui, Manila, Bali, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Da Nang, Belfast, Pattaya.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Los Angeles, Toronto, Panama, New York, Glasgow, Guatemala City, Bogotá, Medellín, Atlanta, Vancouver, Mexico City, Montreal, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen.

Question 3

What airports are near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.

Question 4

What airports are near San José?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Limón International, Quepos La Managua, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Chiang Mai and San José?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Chiang Mai and San José with EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, VietJet Air, Avianca, Thai Airways.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Mai and San José?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chiang Mai and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 7

What flights operate between Chiang Mai and San José?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Chiang Mai and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Mai. The main one is Chiang Mai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang

Question 9

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Limón International, Quepos La Managua, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Chiang Mai and San José depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Chiang Mai and San José arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£663
Cheapest round-trip	£1,262
Average round-trip	£1,475
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	EVA Air

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi (Orange Taxi)	20-45 min	₡15,000 – ₡25,000; CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / DiDi	20-45 min	₡8,000 – ₡18,000; CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
TUASA Public Bus to San José	30-60 min	CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Shared Shuttle Service	30-60 min	₡10,000 – ₡15,000; CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	solo travelers on budget
Private Transfer	20-45 min	₡25,000 – ₡45,000; CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	20-45 min	₡20,000 – ₡50,000; CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
EVA Air	EVA	BR	Yes
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	24°C	14°C
February	26°C	14°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	26°C	16°C
May	25°C	16°C
June	24°C	16°C
July	24°C	16°C
August	24°C	15°C
September	24°C	15°C
October	23°C	15°C
November	23°C	15°C
December	23°C	14°C

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