Flying from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai.
Your flight from Los Angeles to CNX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a popular month like December, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to CNX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to CNX flight:
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Consider booking a hotel near CNX if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz to explore Chiang Mai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Central Chiang Mai is around 3 kilometres from Chiang Mai International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
At the moment, R 6,118 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,767. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to CNX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). February is the busiest month to visit Chiang Mai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in October.
Book a Los Angeles to CNX plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chiang Mai to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Chiang Mai
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Chiang Mai International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chiang Mai:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep are must-do's during your Chiang Mai adventure.
Explore more of Thailand
Phitsanulok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chiang Mai. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
Chiang Rai is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without experiencing Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai.