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Only VietJet Air operates flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai.

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• VietJet Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air Systems: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 39–C$ 80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by VietJet Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai most commonly pass through:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 42% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 327 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 418, a difference of C$ 91. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Sunday Walking Street Market, and Tha Phae Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai:

• Earliest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai takes 2h 05m, covering 1,945 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 249 to C$ 2,154. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 308, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 25m, compared with 5h 35m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway

Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai range from C$ 317 to C$ 500, with an average of C$ 389 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 317 counts as a good deal.