Cheap flights from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai from $107 USM → CNX
Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The cheapest return found recently is $287 with Bangkok Airways, 19 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $107 with Bangkok Airways, 28 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $107, Bangkok Airways, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $287, 19 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $340 to $387
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $287 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Bangkok Airways
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $340 to $387.
Cheapest return found recently
$287
19 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · Bangkok Airways
Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 8:50 a.m. · Return leaves 9:20 a.m. · 13 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$443
19 Nov – 23 Nov · Bangkok Airways
Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 8:50 a.m. · Return leaves 1:15 p.m. · 3 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$287 19 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $218 to $286.
At $287, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 17 Nov to 20 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 5-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 19 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 26 Nov | $413 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 23 Nov | $360 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 16 Dec | $352 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $423 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $359 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $287 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $328 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $287.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Bangkok Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $96 to $107.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$107
28 Nov · Bangkok Airways
Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 8:50 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$107
28 Nov · Bangkok Airways
Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 8:50 a.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$107 28 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$86 14 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $81 to $131.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 27 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Nov, 30 Nov costs $96: $11 less than the cheapest found recently.
Bangkok Airways · Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) · nonstop · found 5 days ago
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $86 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $107 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $96 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $132 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Feb 2027 | $105 | Bangkok Airways | Koh Samui Airport (USM) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $86.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Bangkok Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $280 | $266 | +5% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $286 | $259 | +8% | 38 |
| 14–29 days | $281 | $218 | +6% | 33 |
| 30–59 days | $352 | $275 | +32% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $317 | $280 | +19% | 30 |
| 90–179 days | $266 | $263 | Cheapest seen | 34 |
| 180+ days | $279 | $249 | +5% | 15 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $109 | $86 | +13% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $112 | $81 | +17% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $101 | $89 | +5% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $106 | $96 | +10% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $123 | $90 | +28% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $97 | $92 | +1% | 44 |
| 180+ days | $96 | $94 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Surat Thani → Chiang Mai
94 km from Koh Samui
$147
$140 less than flying from Koh Samui
27 Nov – 4 Dec · URT → CNX · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Surat Thani → Chiang Mai
94 km from Koh Samui
$81
$26 less than flying from Koh Samui
2 Dec · URT → CNX · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Nakhon Si Thammarat → Chiang Mai
125 km from Koh Samui
$140
$33 more than flying from Koh Samui
28 Dec · NST → CNX · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
The cheapest return found recently is $287 with Bangkok Airways, 19 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $340 to $387.
How much is a one-way flight from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $107 with Bangkok Airways, 28 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $86 with Bangkok Airways, 14 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $96 to $107.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $287, 19 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $86, 14 Nov, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $443 with Bangkok Airways, 19 Nov to 23 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $107 with Bangkok Airways, 28 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Bangkok Airways on 28 Nov, takes 1 h 50 min from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai?
Between 17 Nov and 20 Jan 2027, Bangkok Airways has the cheapest return on all 7 departure dates we hold. Between 14 Nov and 27 Feb 2027, Bangkok Airways has the cheapest one-way on all 5 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work