China to Thailand Β· 977 miles (1,572 km)

Guangzhou (CAN) to Chiang Mai (CNX) flights

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.

Airlines flying nonstop from CAN to CNX

  • China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • Spring Airlines logo
    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.

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
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +1
    Thai AirAsia logo
  • Via Jinghong (JHG)9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 1 more, then Ruili Airlines
    AQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    OQ
    DR
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then HK Express
    Cathay Pacific logo
    HK Express logo
  • Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air the whole way
    Thai AirAsia logo
    Thai Lion Air logo
    DD
    Thai AirAsia logo
    Thai Lion Air logo
  • Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International the whole way
    8M
    China Southern Airlines logo
    8M
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Kenya Airways logo
    +3
    Bangkok Airways logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    VZ
    +1
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China) the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +6
    PN
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more, then Chengdu Airlines
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +5
    EU
  • Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    +1
    VietJet Air logo

CAN to CNX: common questions

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.

How many miles does CAN to CNX cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CAN to CNX with taxes and fees.

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.