Statistics on New York City-Chiang Mai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
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 $ 1206 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 965 (in march) and $ 1535 (in july), which is a saving of $ 241 or a surplus of $ 330 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $995 to $1050 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Chiang Mai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 24564 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 965, saving $ 241 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1206). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1535).
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 | $ 983 | $ 1216 | fair price |
| February | $ 871 | $ 1051 | good price |
| March | $ 745 | $ 965 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 858 | $ 1049 | good price |
| May | $ 848 | $ 1131 | fair price |
| June | $ 1114 | $ 1435 | high price |
| July | $ 1211 | $ 1535 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1198 | $ 1498 | high price |
| September | $ 792 | $ 997 | good price |
| October | $ 917 | $ 1081 | good price |
| November | $ 902 | $ 1087 | good price |
| December | $ 1072 | $ 1416 | 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 $442 to $1769. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $443 to $498), 1% at the maximum price (from $1713 to $1769). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1106 to $1161 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Chiang Mai flight
There are 22 companies that serve New York City from Chiang Mai airport: Air China, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, ANA, China Southern, jetBlue, China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Saudia, Japan Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air India, China Airlines, Spirit Airlines and norse atlantic airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 24564 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 monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
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 $37. Conversely, departing from Chiang Mai on a friday may cost you an additional $50.
Top prices New York City-Chiang Mai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 18-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 776 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 01-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 885 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 13-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 713 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 14-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 811 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 17-11 to 25-11-2025 | $ 846 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 18-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 866 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 20-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 880 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 22-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 870 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 01-12 to 15-12-2025 | $ 858 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Chiang Mai | 02-12 to 09-12-2025 | $ 864 | layover flight with Korean Air |
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 1055 $, which is a saving of 151 $ 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 (132 $ 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: 1026 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1166), 4 to 5 months ($ 1060), 5 to 6 months ($ 1039), 6 to 7 months ($ 1055), 7 to 8 months ($ 1079), 8 to 9 months ($ 1036), 10 to 11 months ($ 1140) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 862 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1043), 3 to 4 months ($ 983), 4 to 5 months ($ 903), 5 to 6 months ($ 872), 7 to 8 months ($ 924), 8 to 9 months ($ 984) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 890), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 788), 7 to 8 months ($ 828) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 890 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 953), 4 to 5 months ($ 1006), 6 to 7 months ($ 903), 8 to 9 months ($ 1004) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 949 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1109), 2 to 3 months ($ 1060), 3 to 4 months ($ 1081), 4 to 5 months ($ 1086), 5 to 6 months ($ 1121), 7 to 8 months ($ 1070) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1274 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1364) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1508), 3 to 4 months ($ 1433), 4 to 5 months ($ 1388) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1448), 2 to 3 months ($ 1407), 3 to 4 months ($ 1436), 4 to 5 months ($ 1423), 5 to 6 months ($ 1439) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 858 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 953), 2 to 3 months ($ 906), 3 to 4 months ($ 859), 5 to 6 months ($ 931) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 922 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1032), 3 to 4 months ($ 999), 4 to 5 months ($ 1064), 5 to 6 months ($ 1002), 6 to 7 months ($ 1007) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 940 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 981), 3 to 4 months ($ 990), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 5 to 6 months ($ 1015), 6 to 7 months ($ 1069), 9 to 10 months ($ 1017), 10 to 11 months ($ 1036) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1308 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1414), 2 to 3 months ($ 1335), 3 to 4 months ($ 1358), 6 to 7 months ($ 1416), 7 to 8 months ($ 1341) |
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 $29. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $24 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1187 $978 to $1537 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1041 $776 to $1290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1308 $1197 to $1893 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1335 $1219 to $1519 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1149 $1100 to $1204 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 961 $915 to $1082 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 966 $964 to $967 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 888 $713 to $1122 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1046 $858 to $1414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1202 $1186 to $1216 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 960 $960 to $960 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1192 $1192 to $1192 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Chiang Mai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!