Cheapest airlines flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming, including China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, and Thai AirAsia. Ruili Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Ruili Airlines logo Ruili Airlines
Thai AirAsia logo Thai AirAsia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chiang Mai to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$108, and round-trip direct flights start at US$188.

Displayed flight fares from Chiang Mai to Kunming are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chiang Mai to Kunming Flight Details

The distance between Chiang Mai and Kunming is about 814.95 km. The average flying time from Chiang Mai to Kunming is around 1 hour 42 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$108
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$188
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance814.95 km
Average flight time1 hour 42 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chiang Mai–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

The average price of one-way flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming is Dec, with an average price of US$118; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$230.

US$230
US$174
US$118
US$62
    Cheapest
  • US$179
    Feb
  • US$127
    Mar
  • US$172
    Apr
  • US$172
    May
  • US$161
    Jun
  • US$180
    Jul
  • US$230
    Aug
  • US$154
    Sep
  • US$189
    Oct
  • US$143
    Nov
  • US$118
    Dec
  • US$152
    Jan

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

The average price of round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming are found during Mar, with an average price of US$258. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Apr, with an average price of up to US$364.

US$364
US$311
US$258
US$205
    Cheapest
  • US$280
    Feb
  • US$258
    Mar
  • US$364
    Apr
  • US$308
    May
  • US$310
    Jun
  • US$346
    Jul
  • US$310
    Aug
  • US$289
    Sep
  • US$319
    Oct
  • US$274
    Nov
  • US$341
    Dec
  • US$277
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

Average weekly flight prices from Chiang Mai to Kunming by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tue, as prices are usually highest then.

US$239
US$208
US$177
US$146
    Cheapest
  • US$190
    Mon
  • US$239
    Tue
  • US$177
    Wed
  • US$202
    Thu
  • US$205
    Fri
  • US$238
    Sat
  • US$180
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming (CNX-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ruili Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$108 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNX to KMG on Fri, Mar 13), while Ruili Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$188 departing on Fri, Mar 13 and returning on Wed, Mar 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chiang Mai to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Ruili Airlines Thai AirAsia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 42 minutes to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chiang Mai to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 19 flight per week flying from Chiang Mai to Kunming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9640 (10:17) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9620 (16:27) Ruili Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- DR5034 (22:30)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Mar 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$108.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ruili Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kunming travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming on February 16, 2026 with Ruili Airlines, with prices starting at US$82.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (CNX-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and Chiang Mai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming, with fares starting at US$105.

US$105
US$760
US$1,415
US$2,070
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
US$105
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Ruili Airlines
US$111
Ruili Airlines
Thai AirAsia
US$182
Thai AirAsia
China Eastern Airlines
US$224
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$239
China Southern Airlines
Air China
US$2,070
Air China

How many flights fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chiang Mai to Kunming within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

15
12
8
5
Highest
12
Mon
8
Tue
12
Wed
8
Thu
15
Fri
10
Sat
12
Sun