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Flight deals from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs60,541. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Luang Prabang.Rs32,424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,424, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs32,424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,424, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs32,424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,424, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs32,526 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,526, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs37,510 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,510, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs38,140 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,140, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs38,782 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,782, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs38,871 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,871, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs38,900 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,900, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs38,903 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,903, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs41,961 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs41,961, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs47,133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs47,133, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs47,133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs47,133, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs49,886 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs49,886, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs50,003 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs50,003, select.
Luang Prabang.Rs50,026 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Lao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Lao Airlines departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Luang Prabang.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs50,026, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from Rs32,424
Aug
from Rs32,526
Sep
from Rs32,424
Oct
from Rs32,424
Nov
from Rs37,510
Dec
from Rs41,961
Jan
from Rs38,871
Feb
from Rs38,140
Mar
from Rs38,782
Apr
from Rs38,900
May
from Rs51,497
Jun
from Rs38,903

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Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs32,424
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time50 mins
Most popular airlineBangkok Airways
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is Rs58,961. 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.
50 minutes is the average flight time from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.
Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines fly direct from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.
As of July 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.
The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 50 minutes.
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 Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Lao Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Luang Prabang.

Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang are in the same timezone, UTC+7.

  • Choose from four weekly Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport flights. The 14:55 departure with Lao Airlines is the earliest available. Lao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 15:15.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your CNX to LPQ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • Getting to Luang Prabang (and then exploring more of Laos!) is a breeze with Lao Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport.

  • Lao Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Among carriers operating CNX to LPQ flights, Lao Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.

  • Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a top stopover on the CNX to LPQ route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport flight is Rs32,424. A return fare is currently Rs58,961. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from CNX to LPQ, book your trip three months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CNX to LPQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport.

Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

  • 73% of flights that leave from Chiang Mai Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Chiang Mai Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CNX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LPQ instead:

  • Set yourself up with a Luang Prabang Airport rental car from leading companies like Sixt or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Luang Prabang and check out places that don't make every guidebook.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Luang Prabang Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) to central Luang Prabang

  • From Luang Prabang Airport, Luang Prabang is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.

When to fly to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport is August, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Luang Prabang based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Luang Prabang Airport for April if you'd like to visit Luang Prabang during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 41ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CNX to LPQ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Laos

  • You've done Luang Prabang, now it's time to discover more of Laos. Journey around 225 kilometres south to Vientiane to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pha That Luang to COPE Visitor Centre and Patuxay Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 386 kilometres south-east of Luang Prabang, Thakhek is another favourite stop in Laos. Experience major highlights starting with Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.

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