Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco to Chiang Raiby plane or bus

Find Transport to Chiang Rai

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Chiang Rai by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SFO - CEI
    24h 42m
    ฿12,443–40,548

  2. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SFO - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    27h 32m
    ฿13,653–31,988

  3. Fly to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane SFO - LPT
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    34h
    ฿18,763–48,118

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration25h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,733Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and six other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Where to next?

Trips from San Francisco

Trips to Chiang Rai

Popular routes