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Flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Xian, about 5h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 37m
CTUCNXBKK

Chengdu to Chiang Mai at a glance

Fastest journey5h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Xian

Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CTU Bangkok (BKK) CNX
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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2
CTU Xian (XIY) CNX
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 46m
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3
CTU Hanoi (HAN) CNX
Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~5h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,407 km874 miles
Journey time
5h 37mestimate
Time difference
-1hChiang Mai vs Chengdu
Currency in Chiang Mai
THB
Airports
TFU, CTU → CNX

Flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Xian and Hanoi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,407 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Chiang Mai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Xian (XIY) and Hanoi (HAN). Air China flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Chiang Mai?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Chengdu.

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