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Flight deals from Chicago to Chiang Mai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Chiang Mai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,942. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,293 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,293, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,307 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,307, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,342, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,343 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,343, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,358, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,365 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,365, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,546 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,546, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,601 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,601, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,636 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,636, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,796 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,796, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,804 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with EVA Air.Outbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,804, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,845 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with EVA Air.Outbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,845, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Chiang Mai.$1,942 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with EVA Air.Outbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,942, select.
Chiang Mai.$2,023 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,023, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from $2,130
Jul
from $1,942
Aug
from $1,796
Sep
from $1,358
Oct
from $1,845
Nov
from $1,290
Dec
from $1,601
Jan
from $1,546
Feb
from $1,293
Mar
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Apr
from $1,636
May
from $1,855

Chicago to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

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4km from central Chiang Mai
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Chicago to Chiang Mai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,290
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Chiang Mai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Chiang Mai is $1,290. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago to Chiang Mai. But we found flights with one stop from $1,290.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Chiang Mai is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Chiang Mai Airport on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Chiang Mai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chiang Mai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chiang Mai is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know

  • Chiang Mai is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CNX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • With more people on the move during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Chicago to CNX that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ORD and CNX include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

  • Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to CNX flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:

  • 76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At RFD, that rate is 71%.

  • You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.

About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:

  • To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.

Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai

  • Central Chiang Mai is around 3 kilometres from Chiang Mai International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • Right now, $824 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,290. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to CNX, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to CNX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). February is the busiest month to visit Chiang Mai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in May.

  • Before locking in your Chicago to CNX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

More about Chiang Mai

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chiang Mai right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Chiang Mai International Airport:

  • There are plenty of exciting things to do in Chiang Mai when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Songkran Festival Chiang Mai followed by Doi Suthep and Elephant Conservation Park.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Chiang Mai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres southeast of Chiang Mai, a trip to Phitsanulok will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in Thailand, consider Chiang Rai, roughly 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai are key highlights.

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