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Flight deals from Kunming to Chiang Mai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $301. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Chiang Mai.$291 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 19, returning Fri, Sep 25.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.

Chiang Mai.$299 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.

Chiang Mai.$301 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 4, returning Thu, Aug 13.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Thu, Aug 13, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.

Chiang Mai.$303 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 27, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia and Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departing from Chiang Mai on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Chiang Mai.$321 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 30, returning Wed, Aug 5.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Thu, Jul 30, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Wed, Aug 5, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.

Chiang Mai.$346 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 13, returning Fri, Jul 17.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Kunming on Mon, Jul 13, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departing from Chiang Mai on Fri, Jul 17, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.

Chiang Mai.$354 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 16, returning Thu, Jul 23.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Kunming on Thu, Jul 16, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Chiang Mai on Thu, Jul 23, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.

Chiang Mai.$355 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 16, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Fri, Oct 16, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.

Chiang Mai.$356 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.

Chiang Mai.$368 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Kunming on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Chiang Mai on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.

Chiang Mai.$445 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 23, returning Fri, Feb 26.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Fri, Feb 26, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.

Chiang Mai.$447 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 1, returning Tue, Mar 9.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Tue, Mar 9, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $447, select.

Chiang Mai.$452 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 28, returning Thu, Feb 4.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Thu, Jan 28, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Thu, Feb 4, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

Chiang Mai.$470 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 12, returning Sat, Dec 19.Round-trip flight with China Southern and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Kunming on Sat, Dec 12, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Chiang Mai on Sat, Dec 19, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Chiang Mai.$551 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 26, returning Fri, Jan 1.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Sat, Dec 26, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Fri, Jan 1, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.

Chiang Mai.$747 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 23, returning Mon, Dec 28.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Kunming on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Chiang Mai on Mon, Dec 28, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kunming to Chiang Mai

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

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Kunming to Chiang Mai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$291
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	16

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

How much are round-trip flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Kunming to Chiang Mai is $291. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

2 hours is the average flight time from Kunming to Chiang Mai.

Which airlines fly direct from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

China Eastern flies direct from Kunming to Chiang Mai.

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

There are 16 flights per week flying from Kunming to Chiang Mai, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest month to fly from Kunming to Chiang Mai is usually September.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chiang Mai?

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 Chiang Mai 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Chiang Mai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai?

Currently, Thai AirAsia and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chiang Mai.

Traveling from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, making Chiang Mai one hour behind Kunming.
Every week, there are 18 Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your KMG to CNX flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
China Eastern is your gateway to discovering Chiang Mai (and maybe even some other great parts of Thailand!). Browse the direct flights from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with China Eastern on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating KMG to CNX flights. A dependable 95.58% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KMG and CNX:
- Guangzhou Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Hong Kong Intl Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

Currently, $104 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $291. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KMG to CNX.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from KMG to CNX is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.

Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)

You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from KMG touch down on schedule 86% of the time.
Kunming Airport is about 24 kilometers from central Kunming. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near KMG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and discover more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Chiang Mai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in June.
Before locking in your flight from Kunming Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KMG to CNX in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Thailand

Chiang Mai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. About 434 kilometers east of Chiang Mai, a trip to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Thai-Chinese Cultural Center, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Lampang is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometers south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.