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Cheapest return flight
฿5,906
Typical prices: ฿7,296-฿11,241
Thai AirAsia
Wed 21/11Wed 28/11
DMK - KMG • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
฿3,138
Typical prices: ฿4,229-฿7,590
Thai AirAsia
Tue 9/1
DMK - KMG • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with China Eastern, Kunming Airlines, and others. Average duration is 2h 14m.
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Most flights • 67 per week
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Cheapest • 13% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kunming

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kunming

Sat 21 Nov - Sat 28 Nov
Thai AirAsia Logo
09:15 - 12:30Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 15mdirect
Thai AirAsia Logo
13:30 - 14:55Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
2h 25mdirect
฿5,906Thai AirAsia
2 days ago
Sun 15 Nov - Tue 24 Nov
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09:15 - 12:30Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 15mdirect
Thai AirAsia Logo
13:30 - 14:55Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
2h 25mdirect
฿5,939Thai AirAsia
1 day ago
Wed 25 Nov - Sun 29 Nov
Thai AirAsia Logo
09:15 - 12:30Bangkok  Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 15mdirect
Thai AirAsia Logo
13:30 - 14:55Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
2h 25mdirect
฿5,973Thai AirAsia
2 days ago
Thu 5 Nov - Sun 8 Nov
China Eastern Logo
08:30 - 11:55Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 25mdirect
China Eastern Logo
23:00 - 00:35Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
2h 35mdirect
฿6,580China Eastern
3+ days ago
Sat 14 Nov - Thu 19 Nov
China Eastern Logo
21:05 - 00:30Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 25mdirect
China Eastern Logo
22:55 - 00:35Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
2h 40mdirect
฿6,580China Eastern
9 hours ago
Mon 30 Nov - Mon 7 Dec
China Eastern Logo
21:05 - 00:30Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 25mdirect
China Eastern Logo
08:15 - 09:50Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
2h 35mdirect
฿6,580China Eastern
3+ days ago
Thu 5 Nov - Sun 8 Nov
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11:10 - 11:00Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kunming Kunming Changshui
22h 50m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
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17:55 - 10:05Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
17h 10m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
฿6,749ไห่หนานแอร์ไลน์
3+ days ago
Sun 15 Nov - Sun 22 Nov
China Southern Logo
18:55 - 09:45Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kunming Kunming Changshui
13h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:35 - 11:25Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
13h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
฿6,952China Southern
3+ days ago
Sat 27 Mar - Wed 31 Mar
Thai Airways Logo
10:55 - 14:05Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 10mdirect
Thai Airways Logo
15:20 - 16:30Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
2h 10mdirect
฿7,323Thai Airways
1 day ago
Thu 18 Mar - Thu 29 Apr
Thai Airways Logo
10:55 - 14:05Bangkok  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kunming Kunming Changshui
2h 10mdirect
Thai Airways Logo
15:20 - 16:30Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Bangkok Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
2h 10mdirect
฿7,795Thai Airways
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Kunming

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What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Kunming is the cheapest route at ฿5,906 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming is the most popular connection with return deals from ฿6,580.

How much is a flight to Kunming?

On average, a return flight from Thailand to Kunming costs ฿8,709, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport average ฿8,697, while Chiang Mai runs a bit higher at ฿11,332.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kunming?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Kunming at ฿8,065 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at ฿10,090.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming with an average price of ฿7,188 return.
•April (฿10,630) and October (฿9,955) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kunming?

Night flights to Kunming are the cheapest at ฿7,863 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at ฿10,360.

When are flights to Kunming the cheapest?

Flights to Kunming are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Kunming

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

฿3,138
Beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Kunming

When to book flights to Kunming

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kunming based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Kunming, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Kunming is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kunming is around ฿7,296 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Kunming from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Kunming varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Chiang Mai: 1h 30m
    • From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport: 2h 10m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Kunming?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kunming are from Bangkok, starting at ฿5,906 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kunming?

    Last-minute fares to Kunming (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 6% higher than the average return fare of ฿8,709.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kunming?

    China Eastern operates the most flights from Thailand to Kunming at 67 per week, and for this route China Eastern is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Thailand to Kunming. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kunming?

  • How many flights serve Kunming?

    Kunming receives 13 flights per day and 91 per week from across the world. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has the most flights to Kunming with 53 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Kunming flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kunming, book around 6 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 18% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Kunming, a good return fare is around ฿7,296. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kunming in January. Return fares historically average ฿7,188, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to ฿2,497 on a return flight. Evening flights to Kunming average ฿7,863 compared to ฿10,360 for afternoon flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Kunming, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, China Eastern includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Thai AirAsia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Thai Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Kunming

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kunming? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Thai AirwaysOverall score based on 430 reviews
8.5Crew
7.5Food
7.7Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.0Boarding
Airline reviews

Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

10.0 ExcellentRamon, Jul 2026
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Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

HAVING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PEOPLE TO BOARD ACCORDING TO GROUP IS ESSENTIAL N ENSURING N CUTTING OF QUEUES, EXCEPT FOR PRIORITY CLASS PASSENGERS ON A SEPARATE Q

We still get drinks and a snack. Love the gift bags too.

business class is old but still done very well by the team.

Good experience although the boarding gate is at the terminal extension hence need to leave lounge to head over earlier.

Thai Royal First is very good. Easy check in , Private room in the first class lounge and escort from ticketing to the plane. Once on board crew was very polite, food was outstanding, and the ride was smooth as silk. Restrooms were especially clean. Great Experience

Need to improve on punctuality. My flight was delayed by 1 hour.

Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

Overall a very good flight,staff on plane were very nice.And the flight was on time.A pleasant experience.

I asked for refund on many occassions due to a bereavement.I got no help,and I am very dissatisfied with the way I was treated. Regards George Walls

The flight left on time and landed early. The attendants were polite and friendly. Thank you

Efficient and fast check in, courteous staff at counter and on board. On time departure and arrival. AIR ASIA is my favorite international thailand carrier for reasonable cost and excellent customer service!

Delayed us three times, changed gates twice, and then tried to charge for food on the plane.

Air Asia just dreadfull. Always poorest customer service and very unwelcoming staff which is clearly bread in from the Top down from the CEO

Everything was good. The red seats were a scam. Just like any other seat but red. Although they let you board earlier which was very nice.

Very good, it would be good if payment for drinks could be accepted by card too.

Ontime, no frills, the cabin is clean, the ticket price is lower than the full-service airlines.

Paid for a meal we didn't receive. They admitted they had forgetten ours. No compensation or rectification offered. We requested if they would just give us a glass of wine instead and we would call it even. Crew advised they could not do this and to go to Air Asia counter on arrival and request a refund. Our flight didn't arrive until 2am so this was not a viable option. The crews solution was if we wanted a wine we should purchase one. I was unhappy with that suggestion considering they had already ripped us off with our meal.

Basic long haul decent price but U pay for what you get. Over 5hrs of transit and terminal was pretty bare with nothing much to do except the lounge

Business Class window seat on my Shanghai to Venice route was broken and could not be converted into a bed which has to switch to a narrow aisle seat instead

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

I will never fly through China again. Maybe it was the mandatory retinal scan just to transfer to another flight or the complete set of fingerprints they require. There are many better and inexpensive flights to Asia if you look.

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