Flying from Chiang Mai to Mandalay

The distance between Chiang Mai and Mandalay is approximately 450.71km. The average flight time between Chiang Mai and Mandalay is 1 hour 20 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 161
Myanmar Airways International Myanmar Airways International CNX-MDL 1h 20m · Direct Wed, Sep 9
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Cheapest return
S$ 302
Myanmar Airways International Myanmar Airways International CNX-MDL 1h 20m · Direct Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
450.71km
Flight distance
1h 20m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 161, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 302.

Popular airlines from Chiang Mai to Mandalay

You can choose from 1 airlines flying from Chiang Mai to Mandalay, including Myanmar Airways International, and . Myanmar Airways International currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chiang Mai to Mandalay according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay?

The average price of one-way flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay is September, with an average price of S$ 176, and the most expensive month is December, with an average price of up to S$ 284.

S$ 284
S$ 230
S$ 176
S$ 122
    Cheapest
  • S$ 188
    Aug
  • S$ 176
    Sep
  • S$ 271
    Oct
  • S$ 219
    Nov
  • S$ 284
    Dec
  • S$ 239
    Jan
  • S$ 231
    Feb
  • S$ 188
    Mar
  • S$ 196
    Apr
  • S$ 206
    May
  • S$ 205
    Jun
  • S$ 219
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay?

The average price of round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay is December, with an average price of S$ 282, and the most expensive month is November, with an average price of up to S$ 408.

S$ 408
S$ 345
S$ 282
S$ 219
    Cheapest
  • S$ 305
    Aug
  • S$ 300
    Sep
  • S$ 292
    Oct
  • S$ 408
    Nov
  • S$ 282
    Dec
  • S$ 352
    Jan
  • S$ 317
    Feb
  • S$ 294
    Mar
  • S$ 375
    Apr
  • S$ 340
    May
  • S$ 353
    Jun
  • S$ 375
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Mandalay (MDL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Myanmar Airways International offers one-way fares as low as S$ 161 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNX to MDL on Wed, Sep 9), while Myanmar Airways International offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 302 departing on Mon, Aug 24 and returning on Fri, Aug 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chiang Mai to Mandalay with the following airlines, including: Myanmar Airways International Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Mandalay (MDL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chiang Mai to Mandalay is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Chiang Mai to Mandalay. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Myanmar Airways International: S/-/-/-/T/-/S -- 8M375 (16:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chiang Mai to Mandalay, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 9, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 161.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Myanmar Airways International.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mandalay travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chiang Mai to Mandalay is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai to Mandalay on August 31, 2026 with Myanmar Airways International, with prices starting at S$ 164.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Mandalay, with Chiang Mai International Airport to Mandalay International Airport (CNX-MDL) is by far the most common option on this route: Mandalay International Airport (MDL).
  • The time difference between Mandalay and Chiang Mai is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chiang Mai to Mandalay is S$ 297. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chiang Mai to Mandalay is S$ 377. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chiang Mai and Mandalay, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Thai Lion Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from Chiang Mai to Mandalay. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.