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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai from $1,023

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CEI
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chiang Rai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Chiang Rai (CEI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,338
14/11-15/11
  • 14/11-15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Chiang Rai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($735 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($220 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chiang Rai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.

Fri 14/1100:30MEL - CEI
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1118:45CEI - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,361

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MelbourneChiang Rai

MEL - CEI

MELCEI

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

00:30-15:55

1 stop19h 25m

Chiang Rai

Sat 15/11

18:45-05:00

2 stops30h 15m

$1,361

MelbourneChiang Rai

MEL - CEI

MELCEI

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

22:40-08:00

1 stop13h 20m

Chiang Rai

Sun 11/1

19:15-04:55

2 stops29h 40m

$1,638

MelbourneChiang Rai

MEL - CEI

MELCEI

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

00:30-13:55

2 stops17h 25m

Chiang Rai

Sun 22/3

10:15-09:25

2 stops19h 10m

$1,693

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Deals found on 29/10

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai (average of $501). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,016). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chiang Rai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chiang Rai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chiang Rai. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Thai Airways from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
361 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,June 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
361 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
361 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,June 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Chiang Rai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chiang Rai from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Chiang Rai (CEI) if they book a flight to Chiang Rai from Melbourne. On average, Chiang Rai has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Chiang Rai is conveniently located just 7.2 km from Chiang Rai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai can take about 17h 25m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,693. Melbourne Airport and Chiang Rai are separated by a distance of 7941 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Thai Airways ($1,111), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai. This flight start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chiang Rai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chiang Rai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai (average of $501). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chiang Rai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,016). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,111Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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