Cheap flights from San Jose to Chiang Mai from £444

Cheap flights from San Jose to Chiang Mai from £444

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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£444
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Tue, Jul 21
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£445
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£448
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£460
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£462
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£470
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£1,184
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San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£1,189
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sun, Aug 2
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£1,205
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sun, Aug 2
San Jose SJCChiang Mai CNX
£1,209
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sun, Aug 2
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£444

Cheapest round-trip

£1,184

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

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
San Jose International
Arrive to
Chiang Mai International
Average flights per week
357
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Jose to Chiang Mai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
China AirlinesCALCIYes
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Korean AirKALKEYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

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
5 Jul
84%
27°C23°C
12 Jul
43%
27°C21°C
Monday
6 Jul
78%
29°C23°C
13 Jul
27%
24°C21°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
84%
29°C22°C
14 Jul
24%
25°C22°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
89%
25°C22°C
15 Jul
69%
26°C21°C
Thursday
9 Jul
81%
24°C22°C
16 Jul
84%
29°C21°C
Friday
10 Jul
86%
24°C22°C
17 Jul
47%
32°C21°C
Saturday
11 Jul
72%
27°C22°C
18 Jul
69%
32°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Korean Air, and VietJet Air. San Jose and Chiang Mai have 357 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Jose?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Jose and Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Las Vegas, San Diego, London, Morelia, Phoenix, Honolulu, Toronto, Mexico City, Dallas, Tokyo, Burbank, Edmonton, León, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Seattle.
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.
What airports are near San Jose?
The main airport in San Jose is San Jose International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Fresno Yosemite International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
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 San Jose and Chiang Mai?
Currently, you can fly between San Jose and Chiang Mai with Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Korean Air, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between San Jose and Chiang Mai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Jose 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 San Jose and Chiang Mai?
Traveling between San Jose 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 San Jose?
There are a number of airports in and around San Jose. The main one is San Jose International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Fresno Yosemite International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
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 San Jose and Chiang Mai depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Jose and Chiang Mai arrive?
What time do flights between San Jose and Chiang Mai depart?
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