Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI) flights
An economy award from Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Thai Royal Orchid Plus on Thai Airways International, plus taxes and fees from $4. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI): Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air. The two airports are 436 miles (702 km) apart. Thai Airways International is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Phuket.
How many miles BKK to CEI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Thai Airways International | 7,500 | $4–40 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Thai Airways International | 8,000 | $32–38 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Thai Airways International | 14,500 | $4–40 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Thai Airways International | 15,000 | $4–40 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Thai Airways International | 15,000 | $4–40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Thai Airways International | 15,000 | $4–50 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Thai Airways International | 17,500 | $29–35 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Thai Airways International | 40,000 | $48.80–54.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BKK to CEI
- Thai Airways InternationalStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- VZThai Vietjet AirNot in an alliance
Book BKK to CEI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Thai Airways International
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Thai Airways International
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Thai Airways International
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Thai Airways International
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Thai Airways International
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Thai Airways International
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Thai Airways International
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Thai Airways International
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Thai Airways International
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Thai Airways International
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Thai Airways International
- United MileagePlusBooks Thai Airways International
BKK to CEI with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phuket (HKT)Thai Vietjet Air the whole way
VZ+1VZ
BKK to CEI: common questions
How many miles does BKK to CEI cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Thai Royal Orchid Plus on Thai Airways International, plus taxes and fees from $4. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BKK to CEI?
Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) and Thai Vietjet Air fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI).
How far is Bangkok from Chiang Rai by plane?
Bangkok (BKK) and Chiang Rai (CEI) are 436 miles (702 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BKK to CEI award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Bangkok and Chiang Rai?
The most direct connections are through Phuket (HKT). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai Vietjet Air through Phuket.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.