Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chiang Mai (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Chiang Mai from New York City airport is $ 1149 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 918 (in march) and $ 1477 (in july), which is a saving of $ 232 or a surplus of $ 328 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1005 to $1058 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Chiang Mai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 22921 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 918, saving $ 232 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1149). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1477).

Flight New York City-Chiang Mai: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 936 $ 1136 fair price
February$ 810 $ 992 good price
March$ 667 $ 918 very good price
April$ 771 $ 997 good price
May$ 801 $ 1082 fair price
June$ 1053 $ 1374 high price
July$ 1172 $ 1477 very high price
August$ 1146 $ 1436 high price
September$ 755 $ 955 good price
October$ 875 $ 1035 good price
November$ 862 $ 1045 good price
December$ 1022 $ 1344 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Chiang Mai

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Chiang Mai range from $424 to $1693. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1640 to $1693). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1058 to $1111 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Chiang Mai flight

There are 21 companies that serve New York City from Chiang Mai airport: Air China, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, China Southern, China Eastern, ANA, jetBlue, EVA Air, Asiana Airlines, Saudia, Japan Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Airlines, Air India and Spirit Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 22921 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (12% of the time) on the New York City->Chiang Mai route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Chiang Mai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $27. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $46.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Chiang Mai to New York City departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $41. Conversely, departing from Chiang Mai on a thursday may cost you an additional $52.


Top prices New York City-Chiang Mai

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Chiang Mai03-02 to 24-02-2025$ 1019 
New York City → Chiang Mai04-02 to 26-02-2025$ 1023 
New York City → Chiang Mai10-02 to 20-02-2025$ 929 
New York City → Chiang Mai08-03 to 16-03-2025$ 1033 
New York City → Chiang Mai11-03 to 27-03-2025$ 930 
New York City → Chiang Mai07-04 to 13-04-2025$ 1003 
New York City → Chiang Mai10-04 to 16-04-2025$ 981 
New York City → Chiang Mai13-04 to 19-04-2025$ 1025 
New York City → Chiang Mai02-09 to 09-09-2025$ 1023 
New York City → Chiang Mai11-09 to 23-09-2025$ 1018 


When to book your flight New York City - Chiang Mai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Chiang Mai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Chiang Mai, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1003 $, which is a saving of 146 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (169 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Chiang Mai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 982 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1117), 4 to 5 months ($ 1015), 5 to 6 months ($ 995), 6 to 7 months ($ 1010), 7 to 8 months ($ 1033), 8 to 9 months ($ 992), 10 to 11 months ($ 1096)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 826 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 983), 3 to 4 months ($ 941), 4 to 5 months ($ 865), 5 to 6 months ($ 835), 7 to 8 months ($ 885), 8 to 9 months ($ 942)

March

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 727 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 834), 3 to 4 months ($ 822), 4 to 5 months ($ 758), 5 to 6 months ($ 755), 7 to 8 months ($ 793)

April

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 852 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 952), 6 to 7 months ($ 865), 8 to 9 months ($ 961)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 904 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1063), 2 to 3 months ($ 1007), 3 to 4 months ($ 1020), 4 to 5 months ($ 1035), 5 to 6 months ($ 1080), 7 to 8 months ($ 1025)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1218 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1306)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1328 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1443), 3 to 4 months ($ 1371)

August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1235 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1386), 2 to 3 months ($ 1347), 3 to 4 months ($ 1375), 4 to 5 months ($ 1351), 5 to 6 months ($ 1380)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 821 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 912), 2 to 3 months ($ 867), 3 to 4 months ($ 822), 5 to 6 months ($ 891)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 883 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 987), 3 to 4 months ($ 957), 4 to 5 months ($ 1018), 5 to 6 months ($ 959), 6 to 7 months ($ 963)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 901 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 939), 3 to 4 months ($ 947), 4 to 5 months ($ 948), 5 to 6 months ($ 972), 6 to 7 months ($ 1023), 9 to 10 months ($ 1014), 10 to 11 months ($ 1005)

December

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1252 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1339), 2 to 3 months ($ 1278), 3 to 4 months ($ 1300), 7 to 8 months ($ 1284)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Chiang Mai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $23 more.



New York City to Chiang Mai: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 1541
$1541 to $1541
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December 2024$ 1623
$1203 to $3152
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January 2025$ 1391
$1107 to $1827
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February 2025$ 1029
$929 to $1151
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March 2025$ 982
$930 to $1033
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April 2025$ 1055
$981 to $1164
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June 2025$ 1421
$1403 to $1439
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July 2025$ 1227
$1179 to $1273
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August 2025$ 1206
$1194 to $1212
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September 2025$ 1039
$1005 to $1109
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October 2025$ 1100
$1095 to $1103
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july and august are cheaper to travel to Chiang Mai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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