Guangzhou (CAN) to Chiang Mai (CNX) flights
An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Chiang Mai (CNX) starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Chiang Mai (CNX): China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 977 miles (1,572 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hanoi, Jinghong and Hong Kong and more.
How many miles CAN to CNX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $13.50–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 22,500 | $53.50–220 |
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 CAN to CNX
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book CAN to CNX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
CAN to CNX with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and 2 more, then Thai AirAsia
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- Via Jinghong (JHG)9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 1 more, then Ruili AirlinesAQOQDR
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then HK Express
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+4
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air the whole way
DD - Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International the whole way8M8M
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way+3
VZ+1 - Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China) the whole way3U
+6PN - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more, then Chengdu Airlines3U+5EU
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air the whole way+1
CAN to CNX: common questions
How many miles does CAN to CNX cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (22,500). 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 CAN to CNX?
China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Chiang Mai (CNX).
How far is Guangzhou from Chiang Mai by plane?
Guangzhou (CAN) and Chiang Mai (CNX) are 977 miles (1,572 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAN to CNX award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Chiang Mai?
The most direct connections are through Hanoi (HAN), Jinghong (JHG), Hong Kong (HKG), Kunming (KMG) and Bangkok (DMK). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
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.