Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is 13 hours ahead of Des Moines and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DSM to CNX flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Rs369,617 is the best price for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs366,133. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSM to CNX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
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Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
77% of flights that take off from Des Moines Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Consider staying in a hotel near CNX if you're on a late Des Moines Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport to the centre of Chiang Mai has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to visit Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 42ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSM to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey about 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to tick off its popular sights. From Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre to Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Lampang is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
