Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Chiang Mai.
To ensure you get on your flight from CNX to Los Angeles, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to plan a flight from CNX to Los Angeles that includes a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you hold a passport from Thailand, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai, CNX can be reached in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 23 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CNX? If you're catching an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Los Angeles
R 6,910 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,364. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CNX to Los Angeles, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles is about 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've hopped off your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CNX to Los Angeles, kick back at a hotel close to VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month for a trip to Los Angeles. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from CNX to Los Angeles in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just two of the top attractions to add to your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Los Angeles and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one place to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Los Angeles.