Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai Flights from HKD 131 incl. tax

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Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai Flight Route Info

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Chiang Rai is approximately 2,341.03 km. Find the best flight deals and travel tips.

Cheapest one-way flight price
US$140
Cheapest return ticket price
US$687
Cheapest month
November
Peak season for travel
August
Flight distance
2,341.03 km
Popular airline
Thai Airways

Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai Flights

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20:00
BKI
KotaKinabalu
13h
1 stop
08:00
CEI
ChiangRai
US$294
US$131
55% OFF
20:00
BKI
KotaKinabalu
13h
1 stop
08:00
CEI
ChiangRai
US$294
US$140
52% OFF
20:00
BKI
KotaKinabalu
13h
1 stop
08:00
CEI
ChiangRai
US$294
US$265
10% OFF
20:00
BKI
KotaKinabalu
23h 50m
1 stop
18:50
CEI
ChiangRai
US$486
US$438
10% OFF

Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai - When are flights cheapest?

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Lowest price for Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai
HK$569 (Feb 15 - Feb 22)

Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai Departure Airports

Airports in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai Arrival Airports

Airports in Chiang Rai

Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai Airlines

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Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai FAQ

Common questions about Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai flights

Based on HopeGoo data, Scoot offers one-way fares as low as US$140 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BKI to CEI on Mon, Feb 9), while Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$687 departing on Fri, Mar 20 and returning on Sat, Mar 28.

At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai with the following airlines, including: Malaysia Airlines Thai Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on HopeGoo within the last 90 days.

By analyzing data from all airlines on the HopeGoo flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

To find best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai, you can use various tools on HopeGoo: · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Feb 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$140. · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Scoot. · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day. · Check HopeGoo flight deals and promo codes frequently. · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chiang Rai travel is around August. · Get exclusive promo codes for HopeGoo app users.

The cheapest months to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai is November, when demand for travel is lower.

After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai on February 15, 2026 with Scoot, with prices starting at US$696.

You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chiang Rai, with Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport (BKI-CEI) is by far the most common option on this route: Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).

The time difference between Chiang Rai and Kota Kinabalu is 1h.

Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your HopeGoo, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.