Cheap Flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Kunming (KMG)

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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

  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.

• How long is a flight from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

  It takes about 1 hour 42 minutes to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming.

• When is the best time to book flights 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

  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)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

  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.

• When are flight tickets from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Kunming (KMG) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai to Kunming on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kunming from Chiang Mai?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Chiang Mai and Kunming?

  The time difference between Kunming and Chiang Mai is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chiang Mai to Kunming?

  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.