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Flight deals from Chiang Rai to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chiang Rai Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,574. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Rai to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chiang Rai to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in November.

Chiang Rai to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chiang Rai to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Chiang Rai to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$847
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Chiang Rai to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chiang Rai to Sydney is $847. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chiang Rai to Sydney. But we found flights with one or more stops from $847.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Chiang Rai to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Rai to Sydney is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Rai Airport to Sydney Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chiang Rai Airport and Sydney Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Travelling from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is four hours ahead of Chiang Rai.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your CEI to SYD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Suvarnabhumi Airport is a well-known stop between CEI and SYD.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Rai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is $411. A round-trip ticket is currently $847. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from CEI to SYD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CEI to SYD.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

  • 73.36% of flights taking off from Chiang Rai International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Chiang Rai to Chiang Rai International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to CEI? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Sydney. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from CEI to SYD in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of Australia, consider Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among the biggest draws.

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