฿3,479 Find Cheap Flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kunming to Chiang Mai:

• Earliest: departs at 07:35 and lands at 09:35
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 22:15.

The flight takes about 2h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai.

A direct flight from Kunming to Chiang Mai takes 2h, covering 1,311 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai range from ฿10,103 to ฿13,216, with an average of ฿11,686 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿10,103 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ฿11,618 return, compared with ฿13,216 via a stopover through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kunming to Chiang Mai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿7,701 to ฿51,128. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kunming to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿4,246, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿420 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai usually depart from Kunming Changshui (KMG) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Connecting flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai most commonly pass through:

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿11,315 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ฿18,138, a difference of ฿6,823.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Kunming and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Ruili Airlines

Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 02m, compared to 13h 02m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Kunming (Indochina Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Chang Puak Gate, and Chiang Mai Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ruili Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.