Cheap flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai from $99 KMG → CNX
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The cheapest return found recently is $206 with China Eastern, 18 Nov – 7 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $99 with China Eastern, 25 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $99, China Eastern, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $206, 18 Nov to 7 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $88 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Ruili Airlines, China Eastern
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$206
18 Nov – 7 Dec · China Eastern
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 7:35 a.m. · Return leaves 10:05 p.m. · 3 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$206
18 Nov – 7 Dec · China Eastern
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 7:35 a.m. · Return leaves 10:05 p.m. · 3 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$206 18 Nov – 7 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 26 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $189 to $346.
26 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 19-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 7 Dec | $206 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $104 to $115.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$99
25 Dec · China Eastern
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 7:35 a.m. · 2 h trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$99
25 Dec · China Eastern
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Leaves 7:35 a.m. · 2 h trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$99 25 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$88 23 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $88 to $143.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates from 23 Nov to 7 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 25 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 10 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | $88 | Ruili Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $115 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $115 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $99 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $108 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | stops unknown | found today | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $104 | Ruili Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jan 2027 | $109 | China Eastern | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $104 | Ruili Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Jan 2027 | $136 | Ruili Airlines | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 7 Feb 2027 | $265 | THAI Airways | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $88.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Ruili Airlines, THAI Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Kunming to Chiang Mai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 18 Nov – 7 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kunming to Chiang Mai?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (26 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $294 | $234 | +26% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $234 | $189 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $241 | $240 | +3% | 20 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $105 | $88 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $117 | $105 | +11% | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $117 | $99 | +11% | 47 |
| 60–89 days | $119 | $104 | +13% | 35 |
| 90–179 days | $143 | $112 | +36% | 20 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Nov – 7 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kunming to Chiang Mai?
The cheapest return found recently is $206 with China Eastern, 18 Nov to 7 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Kunming to Chiang Mai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $99 with China Eastern, 25 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $88 with Ruili Airlines, 23 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $104 to $115.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kunming to Chiang Mai?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $88, 23 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kunming to Chiang Mai?
In 26 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kunming to Chiang Mai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $206 with China Eastern, 18 Nov to 7 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $99 with China Eastern, 25 Dec, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Kunming to Chiang Mai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 25 Dec, takes 2 h from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kunming to Chiang Mai?
Between 23 Nov and 7 Feb 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Ruili Airlines on 4 and THAI Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work