Flying from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when reserving your flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to CNX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to CNX with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and CNX include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to CNX flight:
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CNX and hit the lights earlier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Rs86,449 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport. Return flights start from Rs187,279. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to CNX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Find a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Visit Chiang Mai in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 42ºC. Book your Los Angeles to CNX flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC.
More about Chiang Mai
Start your Chiang Mai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Songkran Festival Chiang Mai and Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Chiang Mai must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Doi Suthep.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Travel around 257 kilometres south-east to Phitsanulok to check off its top sights. From Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Chiang Rai is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without seeing Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung.