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Flight deals from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.$140 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Thai VietJet Air and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$178 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$188 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$191 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Mon, 23 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $191, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$194 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $194, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$196 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$197 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$197 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from $213
Jun
from $191
Jul
from $188
Aug
from $194
Sep
from $197
Oct
from $196
Nov
from $140
Dec
from $235
Jan
from $242
Feb
from $334
Mar
from $258
Apr
from $300

Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International

Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kuala Lumpur International.

Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$140
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International is $140. 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.
3 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International.
AirAsia, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International.
As of May 2025, there are 23 flights per week flying from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International.
The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 1 minute.
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 Kuala Lumpur International 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 Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Thai VietJet Air and AirAsia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur International.

Flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Kuala Lumpur is one hour ahead of Chiang Mai and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Flights from CNX to KUL start from 09:10 — the first with AirAsia. The last departure is at 17:30 with AirAsia. In total, there are 48 weekly Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CNX to KUL flight.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • AirAsia offers direct flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Kuala Lumpur — and maybe even more of Malaysia if time allows.

  • AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CNX to KUL flights, with 79.07% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CNX and KUL:

    • Don Mueang International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Phuket International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • At the moment, $89 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $140. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNX to KUL.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CNX to KUL.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • 76.37% of flights leaving from Chiang Mai International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Chiang Mai International Airport from central Chiang Mai, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to CNX? If you're boarding an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 4 hours 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kuala Lumpur in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNX to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Next? Set out for Kampung Baru Subang. It's roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and boasts highlights like Simflightkl.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur

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