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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chiang Mai (SFO-CNX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:30 pm - 11:45 pmSFO-CNX
34h 15m1 stop
12:45 am - 3:10 pmCNX-SFO
28h 25m1 stop
$776Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 24
11:30 pm - 11:45 pmSFO-CNX
34h 15m1 stop
12:45 am - 3:40 pmCNX-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$788Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
1:05 am - 10:20 amSFO-CNX
19h 15m1 stop
11:20 am - 7:55 pmCNX-SFO
22h 35m1 stop
$844China Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Tue, Oct 8
11:50 pm - 9:55 pmSFO-CNX
32h 05m1 stop
11:15 pm - 11:00 amCNX-SFO
25h 45m1 stop
$862Korean Air
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
7:59 pm - 9:55 pmSFO-CNX
35h 56m2 stops
11:15 pm - 11:00 amCNX-SFO
25h 45m1 stop
$880Korean Air
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
1:05 am - 10:20 amSFO-CNX
19h 15m1 stop
11:20 am - 7:55 pmCNX-SFO
22h 35m1 stop
$912China Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 18
1:00 am - 10:25 amSFO-CNX
19h 25m1 stop
11:35 am - 4:00 pmCNX-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$922EVA Air
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Tue, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 25
1:25 am - 10:25 amSFO-CNX
19h 00m1 stop
11:35 am - 4:00 pmCNX-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$929EVA Air
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 17
11:30 am - 10:15 amSFO-CNX
32h 45m1 stop
11:15 am - 8:15 pmCNX-SFO
23h 00m1 stop
$962Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 18
11:30 am - 10:15 amSFO-CNX
32h 45m1 stop
11:15 am - 9:40 amCNX-SFO
36h 25m1 stop
$1,003Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 18

Flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chiang Mai on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Chiang Mai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai is April, where tickets cost $908 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,597 and $1,519 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Chiang Mai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Chiang Mai were found on Asiana Airlines ($776) and Cathay Pacific ($813). STARLUX Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $461.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$461
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Chiang Mai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai

  • What are the parking options at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco International Airport offers a variety of parking options to accommodate all types of travelers. The parking lots are secure, accessible, and located in all terminals. Short-term parking is categorized into domestic parking located at the airport's center and international parking next to the International Terminal. Long-term parking is in garages 1 and 2 and is accessible by Airtrain Blueline at level 5.

  • What car are rental options available at the Chiang Mai International Airport?

    There are several car rental options readily available to travelers at Chiang Mai International Airport. These car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, SIXT, The car rent Chiangmai, and CM Airport Car Rent. Renting a car is a reliable and convenient way of navigating the city.

  • How can I get to San Francisco International Airport from the City center?

    The best way to get from the city center to San Francisco International Airport is by taking a taxi because it is fast and flexible. Taxis to the airport take an average of 36min and the distance is 13.7 miles. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train provides service between downtown San Francisco and the airport and takes approximately 47 minutes.

  • Is there a pet relief area at San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport offers a pet relief area for passengers traveling with their pets. It provides a place for your pet to relieve themselves before their flight. The pet relief area is located in Terminal 1, near the airport exit. The pet relief area has a grassy area for your pet to relieve themselves and a water fountain.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Chiang Mai was $461 for a one-way ticket and $776 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Chiang Mai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Chiang Mai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Chiang Mai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chiang Mai from San Francisco?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Chiang Mai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai, STARLUX Airlines or Korean Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai are STARLUX Airlines and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $1,125 and an overall rating of 9.1, STARLUX Airlines is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,310 and an overall rating of 8.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chiang Mai from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chiang Mai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CNX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Chiang Mai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chiang Mai from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Chiang Mai

  • The easiest and most popular way to get from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to the city is by taxi. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes over a distance of 1.6 miles depending on the traffic condition. Taxis are a convenient and reliable choice when you need privacy. Another option is to take the airport bus. The journey into town takes around 45 minutes over the same distance.
  • There are several options for lounge access at Chiang Mai International Airport. The Miracle First and Business Lounge, located in the international terminal, offers a variety of amenities, including comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and drinks, and shower facilities. You can take the chance to relax and unwind at any of these lounges.
  • If you're traveling through Chiang Mai International Airport with a young child, take advantage of the nursing rooms available on both the main terminal building's second floor and the domestic terminal buildings. The nursing rooms have everything you need to care for your baby, including a private space to breastfeed or pump, a changing table, and a sink. There are also baby changing facilities available in both the main and domestic terminal buildings.
  • If you are looking to have a great inflight experience China Airlines offers inflight entertainment on most of its flights, with a variety of movies, the latest TV shows, over 260 music albums, and games available to keep passengers entertained during their journey. The airline's inflight entertainment system is available on seatback screens.
  • Chiang Mai International Airport provides a wide range of services and facilities for all passengers, including those with reduced mobility. The airport has special parking spaces for people with disabilities and designated restrooms and elevators. In addition, the airport offers free wheelchair service for passengers who need assistance getting around the terminal. Passengers are required to notify the airport at least two hours in advance.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Chiang Mai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Chiang Mai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Chiang Mai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 103 reviews
9.1Boarding
9.3Crew
9.1Comfort
9.1Entertainment
9.0Food
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An excellent experience. The aircraft, crew, services, and amenities were all top notch for an economy class ticket. It has been quite a while since I've had this level of service on an airline.

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Apr 2024KUL - TPE
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An excellent experience. The aircraft, crew, services, and amenities were all top notch for an economy class ticket. It has been quite a while since I've had this level of service on an airline.

Everything about this airline I like! Will definitely choose Starlux over any other airlines out there when it is available!

My husband and I like this airlines , lt looks new ,clean & good service. Then we will fly with STARLUX again. And I love their time , it is perfect for my family. See you soon.

Great experience! Food, staff, Entertainment Center, leg room was great!

Very new plane with premium economy seats reclining to 45 degrees, more than most other competitors. Staff service was excellent and friendly.

The plane is very clean. The selection of movies is excellent!

Starlux has now won me over from all other airline for Asia. They are friendly and very serviced focus with us passengers.

Great ! The services of crew members were excellent. The pilot did landing smoothly.

First time on Starlux. I was impressed. Very eager to assist flight crew

Premium Economy on Starlux- a worthwhile way to cross the Pacific. This is a great premium economy experience. The seats are comfortable, wide and provide decent foot rests. The seatback TV is large, high resolution and plenty of content. Bluetooth connection for your headset and control from your phone is available. Food was decent and in line with the cabin class. The seat could be improved by providing more lower leg support especially for taller guests (6ft myself). Cabin crew will be moving up and down the aisle a lot since the galley is in front.

The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

Great crew, decent food Charging plugs were broken on both seats next to me. Only the USB port was available, and that charges, very, very slowly. Seat was also broken, it would not lock into position when reclining.

Korean Air had great service and the Bibimbap dish was the best airplane food I’ve ever had. It was a long flight so in between the two meals they served customers could get Shin ramen. The flight attendants let my children use a pair of nice headphones for the flight and had earbuds and slippers for all the adults. The flight was long but the time passed by relatively quickly because they have many great shows in their entertainment TV. I watched the BTS Love Yourself and Speak Yourself concerts 💜

not too bad but not too great either. Service on all airlines declined ever since covid. Your Delta Stewardess are not that friendly at all. :-(

You did not put me on a Korean Air flight! so I do not have nothing to say

My flight was diverted to Atlanta and I was not given enough time. I paid my travel on April 23, 2023. It was originally Delta from Norfolk to NY, then Korean Air from NY all the way Philippines which is my final stop. Instead from Atlanta to Korea I flew Delta which is okay. Then Korea to Philippines, I flew Asiana Airlines. What I did not like, Ieagle did not sent me an email that my flight was change and so when I went to check in Wednesday the 10th, at 4:30 a.m they told me my flight was delayed at 6;00 p.m and diverted in Atlanta and I am flying Asiana from Korea to Philippines. I do not appreciate that Kayak or Ieagle chenge our flights 5 times and then last minute change again during my day of flight. I hope that you will not make any changes of my flight o Feb 15th because it has to be the same flight with my husband. That is the reason why we made the arrangements early on.

Wonderful cabin crew!!!!! Food was poor, in flight entertainment was just ok. They need to serve more water on a 15 hour flight--we were dehydrated and kept asking for water.

Going through security a third time to get on the next flight was again utterly ridiculous and unnecessary. We were in a International secure area once again and as far as I'm concerned should not have been put through the gears for absolutely no reason. The United States can get all the information they need from the travel itinerary, there was no need to be forced out of a secure area to personally interview everyone on a connecting flight to find out their US immigration status.

Flight arrived early, fantastic, since it is short flight, no food being served

Always fly with Korean Airlines. Best service great food. Nice and clean as always.

Fast and efficient boarding. Flight was on time. Service was very good for our long flight. First time flying with this airline and I would highly recommend.

Eva Air's Business Class is pretty decent. With the given price, I think that the food can be better.

Pleasant, comfortable, and entertaining. All told, ZERO issues with it. And sadly, so far the flight was WAY more comfortable than the hellhole that is "Lambug Beach Resort" at Badian Beach!

It was a pleasant fly with Eva Air from NYC to Taipei. The crew were friendly and the food was exceeded my expectation.

Eva air is a good airline. The seats on the way to Taipei could have certainly been more comfortable, but all in all it was a pretty good experience.

Boarding is fast and easy for economy class, food was ok baggage policies are good

Overall the flight was what might be expected for a long haul flight to Asia in economy class. The cabin crew was attentive and the food was good. Boarding was fairly fast and easy. The one thing I found frustrating was the EVA app. It is terrible. Trying to do anything on it was almost impossible.

EVA would not help with ticket issue since they were purchased through a travel agency. Even though it was EVA ticket stock. Travel agency Budget Air didn't reissue ticket after airline change which I didn’t learn until trying to checkin on Christmas Day and there was no contact number for the agency to help. I will never use Budget Air to purchase flight again and disappointed in EVA’s refusal to help. Thankfully just under 12 hrs before departure someone from the agency was available to reissue tickets. I was starting to think we would not be flying and the stress trying to resolve was completely unacceptable.

seamless check in/ friendly staff, food is good, always love flying Eva Air

Very uncomfortable and crowded seats in economy. Flight attendant refused request to move to nearby unused seat with more legroom because “It was more money for that seat”. It was also near impossible to reach airline directly by phone. Waits upwards of an hour and not very helpful customer service representatives after long wait. Cannot recommend this airline.

Comfort was left wanting due to such a long flight, made the wife and I wish we could upgrade the seats to Business class or First Class, but did not have that option. Food was good but had very limited options and I have a dietary restriction which was difficult for the staff to accommodate since everything provided came with cheese on it. (Cheese could potentially kill me) Did not have an option to inform the staff until we were already in the air about the restriction and was not provided another option before flight departed.

Liked that I could pick my seat and have a special meal without an extra charge. Luggage is reasonable for overseas trip. What could have been better is boarding and leaving on time.

Great flight, although I flew out of ONT and that is where my car is, lol

Free Wi-Fi could have been better in the Airport.

3 of the 4 flights had delays despite the weather being fine, but still managed to make all connections

Ask flight attendant for water during flight and she was a little rude get the water.

Staff were good and nice. There should me 3 meals instead of only 2 and snacks.

Flight was delay almost 2 hours from Hong Kong to Taipei. Last minute gate change from 24 to 66. Long way walk. We need to run in the Taipei airport to catch our next flight from Taipei to Vancouver. That is so suck!

Excellent staff made the boarding process fast and easy. Friendly crews on both flights from Saigon to Taipei and Taipei to Los Angeles. Will fly China Airlines again.

For a long-haul flight, the crew did a very good job of keeping the lavatories clean and the aisles clear.

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

Awesome as always. I wish though the cabin for premium was upgraded.... Same old sane old :(

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

Due to the delay of my first flight, my connecting flight with JetBlue was canceled by Singapore Airlines, but the JetBlue crew was very accommodating and rebooked a seat for me. The crew was very nice and had good attitude.

Check in was snails pace, only 1 of the luggage screen was working so long lines, an hour to check in Nobody seemed to want to fix the issue Flight was 45 minutes late Scoot is a mini sized plane ( sardine class plane), literally felt slammed between people

Left hr late & arrived 1hr late luggage was slow to be offloaded! The flight crew & food were good! Movie selection was ok!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Chiang Mai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/3Tue
1 stopSTARLUX Airlines
25h 25mSFO-CNX
$461
9/18Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
39h 40mSFO-CNX
$469
8/18Sun
1 stopChina Airlines
19h 15mSFO-CNX
$517
9/1Sun
1 stopChina Airlines
19h 15mSFO-CNX
$523
9/18Wed
1 stopKorean Air
19h 05mSFO-CNX
$525
9/4Wed
2 stopsKorean Air
38h 10mSFO-CNX
$536
10/22Tue
1 stopEVA Air
19h 40mSFO-CNX
$544
9/17Tue
2 stopsEVA Air
27h 45mSFO-CNX
$581
5/9Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
56h 50mSFO-CNX
$881
5/15Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 10mSFO-CNX
$955

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Chiang Mai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopSTARLUX Airlines
25h 25mSFO-CNX
6/8Sat
multi-stopSTARLUX Airlines
16h 50mCNX-SFO
$1,025
5/8Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
30h 20mSFO-CNX
6/8Sat
multi-stopEVA Air
32h 55mCNX-SFO
$1,041
5/8Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
31h 25mSFO-CNX
6/8Sat
multi-stopEVA Air
18h 35mCNX-SFO
$1,069
5/8Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
30h 20mSFO-CNX
6/8Sat
multi-stopEVA Air
48h 30mCNX-SFO
$1,075
5/7Tue
multi-stop
25h 25mSFO-CNX
6/8Sat
multi-stop
22h 10mCNX-SFO
$1,177
5/7Tue
multi-stop
25h 50mSFO-CNX
6/8Sat
multi-stop
28h 20mCNX-SFO
$1,229
5/8Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
39h 05mSFO-CNX
6/8Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
49h 40mCNX-SFO
$1,815
5/8Wed
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
24h 05mSFO-CNX
6/7Fri
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
28h 25mCNX-SFO
$2,329
5/8Wed
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
24h 05mSFO-CNX
6/7Fri
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
34h 10mCNX-SFO
$2,695
5/8Wed
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
23h 10mSFO-CNX
6/7Fri
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
28h 25mCNX-SFO
$3,983

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