Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, making Chiang Mai 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to CNX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SEA and CNX include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SEA.
To get to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Consider staying in a hotel near CNX if you're catching a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Chiang Mai. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to CNX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey about 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to tick off its must-visit sights. From Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre to Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.