Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Chiang Mai from Vancouver airport is $ 1372 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1059 (in september) and $ 1794 (in august), which is a saving of $ 313 or a surplus of $ 422 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $949 to $1001 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Chiang Mai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4631 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1059, saving $ 313 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1372). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1794).
Flight Vancouver-Chiang Mai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1168 | $ 1342 | fair price |
| February | $ 1053 | $ 1188 | good price |
| March | $ 1089 | $ 1354 | fair price |
| April | $ 1052 | $ 1229 | good price |
| May | $ 1066 | $ 1287 | fair price |
| June | $ 1300 | $ 1634 | high price |
| July | $ 1439 | $ 1707 | high price |
| August | $ 1213 | $ 1794 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 938 | $ 1059 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1033 | $ 1217 | good price |
| November | $ 1017 | $ 1128 | good price |
| December | $ 1239 | $ 1522 | fair 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 Vancouver to Chiang Mai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Chiang Mai range from $843 to $1897. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $1844 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1001 to $1054 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Chiang Mai flight
There are 15 companies that serve Vancouver from Chiang Mai airport: China Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air Canada, WestJet, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, ANA, Viva Macau, Philippine Airlines, flair airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Singapore Airlines and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 4631 flights analyzed in previous years, China Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Vancouver->Chiang Mai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-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 $42. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $46.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chiang Mai to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $109. Conversely, departing from Chiang Mai on a thursday may cost you an additional $153.
Top prices Vancouver-Chiang Mai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 962 | layover flight with Air China |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 937 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 11-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 948 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 20-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 1011 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 11-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 921 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 04-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 987 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 10-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 1033 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 16-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 1017 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Vancouver → Chiang Mai | 15-10 to 21-10-2025 | $ 1000 | layover flight with EVA Air |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Chiang Mai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Vancouver-Chiang Mai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Chiang Mai, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1082 $, which is a saving of 290 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (277 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1210 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1342), 3 to 4 months ($ 1299) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1083 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1132) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1299 $) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1155 $) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 931 $) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1164 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1176) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 977 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1086), 6 to 7 months ($ 1086), 8 to 9 months ($ 998) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Chiang Mai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Vancouver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1234 $937 to $1838 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1153 $909 to $1563 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1091 $921 to $1329 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1090 $971 to $1274 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1036 $1017 to $1055 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1000 $1000 to $1000 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april and october are cheaper to travel to Chiang Mai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!