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Flight deals from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P17,146. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chiang Mai.P7,755 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,755, select.
Chiang Mai.P7,759 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lao Airlines, departs from Vientiane on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,759, select.
Chiang Mai.P7,776 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,776, select.
Chiang Mai.P7,887 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,887, select.
Chiang Mai.P7,892 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jun.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,892, select.
Chiang Mai.P7,904 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,904, select.
Chiang Mai.P7,933 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,933, select.
Chiang Mai.P8,068 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,068, select.
Chiang Mai.P8,101 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Mon, 12 Jul, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,101, select.
Chiang Mai.P8,324 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Vientiane on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,324, select.
Chiang Mai.P11,472 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Vientiane on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,472, select.
Chiang Mai.P14,080 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Vientiane on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Chiang Mai.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,080, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vientiane to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from P8,324
Sep
from P7,933
Oct
from P7,887
Nov
from P7,755
Dec
from P7,904
Jan
from P7,776
Feb
from P8,068
Mar
from P7,759
Apr
from P14,080
May
from P11,472
Jun
from P7,892
Jul
from P8,101

Vientiane to Chiang Mai: Alternative routes

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Chiang Mai

4km from central Chiang Mai
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79km from central Chiang Mai
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Vientiane to Chiang Mai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP7,755
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Vientiane to Chiang Mai is P16,274. 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 Vientiane to Chiang Mai. But we found flights with one or more stops from P16,274.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Vientiane to Chiang Mai.
The cheapest month to fly from Vientiane to Chiang Mai is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vientiane Airport 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.

Currently, Thai AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chiang Mai.

Flying from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know

  • Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Vientiane.

  • To ensure you catch your VTE to CNX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

  • P7,755 is the lowest price for a one-way Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Return flights start from P16,274. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from VTE to CNX, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.

  • Picking up cheap flights from VTE to CNX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Vientiane Airport (VTE)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Vientiane Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Vientiane to Vientiane Airport is around 3 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near VTE? If you've booked an early flight from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chiang Mai in June.

  • The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VTE to CNX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometers away to the east, its top attractions include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of Thailand, consider Lampang, about 80 kilometers south-east of Chiang Mai. Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon are among its highlights.

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