Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai from £396

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£396
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£421
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£421
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£421
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 25
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£470
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£670
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£681
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£688
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£689
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£696
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Johannesburg JNBChiang Mai CNX
£705
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£396

Cheapest round-trip

£670

Average round-trip

£853

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

VietJet Air

Getting from Chiang Mai airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: songthaew (shared red truck) and airport shuttle.

Chiang Mai is served by Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), located just 4 km southwest of the city center. This convenient proximity makes airport transfers to city center destinations quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, songthaews (red shared trucks), airport shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours and festival periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

฿150 – ฿200; metered fare; may include airport surcharge

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

฿100 – ฿180; app-based pricing; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless and transparent pricing

15-30 min

฿30 – ฿50; shared ride; negotiate fare before boarding

irregular; when full (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

฿40 – ฿60; fixed route to central areas

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

affordable and reliable

10-20 min

฿300 – ฿600; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-20 min

฿800 – ฿1,500; per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in THB (approximately 35 THB = 1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Songthaews operate on flexible routes; confirm destination and fare before boarding.
  • Grab is widely used in Chiang Mai and offers transparent, cashless payments.
  • Traffic can be heavier during morning and evening rush hours and during festivals such as Songkran and Yi Peng.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chiang Mai

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Chiang Mai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chiang Mai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C15°C
February33°C17°C
March36°C21°C
April37°C24°C
May35°C24°C
June31°C23°C
July30°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October30°C20°C
November29°C19°C
December28°C16°C
Hottest Month
37°C
April
Coldest month
15°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
82%
31°C22°C
19 Jul
95%
24°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
31°C23°C
20 Jul
92%
27°C22°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
46%
32°C22°C
21 Jul
84%
30°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
81%
30°C22°C
22 Jul
71%
32°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
56%
27°C22°C
23 Jul
68%
31°C22°C
Friday
17 Jul
84%
24°C23°C
24 Jul
84%
33°C23°C
Saturday
18 Jul
80%
26°C23°C
25 Jul
88%
31°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai. The most popular airlines for this route are VietJet Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Thai AirAsia. Johannesburg and Chiang Mai have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, London, Surat Thani Province, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Edinburgh, Hua Hin District, Phnom Penh, Ko Samui.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Chiang Mai?
The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai with VietJet Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai, 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.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai, 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.
How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai depart?
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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai arrive?

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