Cheap Flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Melbourne (MELA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £333. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Melbourne

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

Alternative Chiang Mai to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chiang Mai to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chiang Mai to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£174
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chiang Mai to Melbourne is £333. 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 Mai to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from £333.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Chiang Mai to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Melbourne is usually May.
If you're flying from Chiang Mai Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 11.7 miles away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from £333.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chiang Mai Airport and Melbourne. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Melbourne is four hours ahead of Chiang Mai, where Chiang Mai International Airport is located. Melbourne runs on the UTC+11 timezone.

  • For a relaxed start to your CNX to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from CNX to Melbourne. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • Travelling from central Chiang Mai to CNX takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kms (2 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a hotel close to CNX? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 73% of flights that leave from Chiang Mai International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Melbourne

  • £174 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne flight. A return plane ticket starts at £333. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap flights from CNX to Melbourne, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne ticket.

  • Finding a cheap flight from CNX to Melbourne is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Save on your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CNX to Melbourne.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • The centre of Melbourne is about 56 kms (35 miles) from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places to lay your head within a short drive of AVV. Shift into relaxation gear at Corio Bay Motel after your CNX to Melbourne flight.

  • Lock in the best price by booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • After your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne has landed, the city centre is likely where you're off to next. Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Melbourne.

  • If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel close to MEB. Get comfortable at one of these options after your CNX to Melbourne flight:

  • Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne is a smart way to go. In addition to better deals, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, head to Melbourne in December.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNX to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 12ºC.

More about Melbourne

  • Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Melbourne, browse our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne Park are top attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kms (290 miles) northeast of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.

  • Launceston is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 451 kms (280 miles) southeast of Melbourne. No journey is complete without seeing Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.

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