Chiang Mai, ThailandPhuket, Thailand

Flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket

Nonstop flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Phuket (HKT) take about 1h 59m (1,187 km). Thai Vietjet Air and Thai AirAsia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $83 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Phuket

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Tranquil view of sailboats and yachts in Phuket, Thailand with a warm sunset horizon. — arriving in Phuket

Airport transfer

HKT → Phuket, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Chiang Mai →5 lounges at Chiang Mai Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresHKT to Phuket: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Phuket →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Chiang Mai to Phuket

Carriers on CNX–HKT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Thai Vietjet Airnonstop fare seen✈ Thai AirAsianonstop fare seen

Chiang Mai to Phuket fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $76 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $71. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$8827 Oct 2026 · Thai AirAsia	$71 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$872 Nov 2026 · Thai AirAsia	$78 · 1 stop2 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$9717 Dec 2026 · Thai AirAsia	$92 · 1 stop16 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$7728 Jan 2027 · Thai AirAsia	$74 · 1 stop26 Jan 2027 · Thai AirAsia
Feb 2027	$7613 Feb 2027 · Thai AirAsia	—
Mar 2027	$901 Mar 2027 · Thai AirAsia	$77 · 1 stop4 Mar 2027 · Thai AirAsia
Sept 2027	$10415 Sept 2027 · Thai AirAsia	$97 · 1 stop15 Sept 2027 · Thai Vietjet Air

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $71 for October 2026, $74 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chiang Mai to Phuket, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Phuket

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The cool, dry season (November–February) is ideal — sunny skies, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures around 25–30°C. The monsoon (May–October) brings heavy rain especially in the south.

Peak season: November – February

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Frequently asked questions — Chiang Mai to Phuket flights

How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

A nonstop flight from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Phuket (HKT) takes about 1h 59m, covering 1,187 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Chiang Mai from Phuket by air?

The great-circle distance between Chiang Mai International Airport and Phuket International Airport is 1,187 km (738 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CNX–HKT route include Thai Vietjet Air and Thai AirAsia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CNX–HKT was $83 USD with Thai Vietjet Air (nonstop), departing 6 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $71 one-way, against $97 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $65 with one stop against $83 nonstop, a saving of $18. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Thailand to Thailand?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Thailand visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Phuket?

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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