Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Chiang Mai takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kunming and Chiang Mai?

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The flight distance between Kunming and Chiang Mai is 815 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Chiang Mai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, Penang, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, London, Surat Thani Province, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Edinburgh, Hua Hin District, Phnom Penh, Ko Samui.

Question 6

What airports are near Kunming?

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The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Panzhihua Bao anying, Xingyi Wanfenglin.

Question 7

What airports are near Chiang Mai?

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The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kunming and Chiang Mai?

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Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Chiang Mai with China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, Thai Airways, Spring Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Chiang Mai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming and Chiang Mai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kunming and Chiang Mai?

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Traveling between Kunming and Chiang Mai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kunming?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Panzhihua Bao anying, Xingyi Wanfenglin

Question 12

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Mai. The main one is Chiang Mai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Chiang Mai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Chiang Mai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kunming and Chiang Mai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kunming and Chiang Mai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£105
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£251
Cheapest round-trip	£236
Average round-trip	£252
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (metered)	10-20 min	฿150 – ฿200; metered fare; may include airport surcharge	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	10-20 min	฿100 – ฿180; app-based pricing; varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless and transparent pricing
Songthaew (shared red truck)	15-30 min	฿30 – ฿50; shared ride; negotiate fare before boarding	irregular; when full (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Shuttle Bus	15-25 min	฿40 – ฿60; fixed route to central areas	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	affordable and reliable
Private Transfer	10-20 min	฿300 – ฿600; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	10-20 min	฿800 – ฿1,500; per day; varies by vehicle class	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
China Eastern Airlines	3	2	3	3	3	2	2
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 17 total	Daily flights: 2.43 average	Most flights: Friday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	15°C
February	33°C	17°C
March	36°C	21°C
April	37°C	24°C
May	35°C	24°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	30°C	22°C
August	29°C	22°C
September	30°C	22°C
October	30°C	21°C
November	29°C	19°C
December	28°C	16°C

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