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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeLAX - CEI
    26h 38m
    ฿13,486–34,595

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeBUR - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    30h 31m
    ฿12,380–44,827

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeLAX - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    28h 23m
    ฿12,566–22,035

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeONT - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    30h 26m
    ฿21,546–56,024

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeONT - CEI
    28h 16m
    ฿19,466–55,584

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿12,837Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and eight other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day.

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