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Flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei or Bangkok, about 19h 28m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 46m
LAXCNXTPE

Los Angeles to Chiang Mai at a glance

Fastest journey18h 46mVia Taipei, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles 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
LAX Taipei (TPE) CNX
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
Sun01:00 LAX06:04 TPE1h 56m connection08:00 TPE10:28 CNXEVA Air
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 28m
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2
LAX Bangkok (BKK) CNX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways
Same alliance ~19h 52m
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3
LAX Seoul (ICN) CNX
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 46m
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4
LAX Hong Kong (HKG) CNX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 06m
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5
LAX Tokyo (NRT) CNX
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 01m
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LAX Osaka (KIX) CNX
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Thai Vietjet
Self-transfer likely ~20h 00m
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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
12,941 km8,036 miles
Journey time
18h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
+15hChiang Mai vs Los Angeles
Currency in Chiang Mai
THB
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → CNX

Flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Bangkok and Seoul. 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 Los Angeles to Chiang Mai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,941 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Chiang Mai?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Bangkok (BKK), Seoul (ICN) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Airlines flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Chiang Mai?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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