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Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Kunming

Explore the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Kunming in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 131, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 244.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Sat, Aug 29 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Mon, Aug 31 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244 S$ 263
        7% off
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Fri, Aug 28 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Mon, Aug 31 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244 S$ 263
        7% off
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Thu, Aug 27 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Sat, Aug 29 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244 S$ 263
        7% off
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Wed, Aug 26 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Fri, Aug 28 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Tue, Aug 25 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Mon, Aug 31 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Mon, Aug 24 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Sat, Aug 29 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Sat, Aug 22 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Thu, Aug 27 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Fri, Aug 21 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Thu, Aug 27 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Thu, Aug 20 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Sat, Aug 22 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Wed, Aug 19 | Thai AirAsia
        KMG 12:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        DMK 13:45
        Kunming - Bangkok | Mon, Aug 24 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 244
        7% off
        S$ 263 S$ 244
      • BKK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 14:00
        Bangkok - Kunming | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
        KMG 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BKK 16:00
        Kunming - Bangkok | Sun, Jul 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Sun, Aug 23 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 131 S$ 146
        10% off
        10% off
        S$ 146 S$ 131
      • BKK 10:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 14:00
        Bangkok - Kunming | Mon, Sep 7 | Thai Airways
        S$ 135 S$ 146
        8% off
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Tue, Aug 25 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135 S$ 146
        8% off
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Mon, Aug 24 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Sat, Aug 22 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Thu, Aug 20 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Wed, Aug 19 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Mon, Aug 17 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Fri, Aug 14 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • DMK 08:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        KMG 11:25
        Bangkok - Kunming | Sat, Aug 8 | Thai AirAsia
        S$ 135
        8% off
        S$ 146 S$ 135
      • BKK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 14:00
        Bangkok - Kunming | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Bangkok to Kunming

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Bangkok to Kunming, including China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways, and Thai AirAsia. Thai AirAsia offers the lowest prices on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Thai AirAsia logo Thai AirAsia
Kunming Air logo Kunming Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bangkok to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Bangkok to Kunming

The distance between Bangkok and Kunming is approximately 1,290.28km. It takes around 2 hours 26 minutes on average to fly from Bangkok to Kunming. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 131
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 244
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,290.28km
Average flight time 2 hours 26 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Bangkok–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Bangkok to Kunming.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bangkok to Kunming?

The average price of one-way flights from Bangkok to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Bangkok to Kunming is September, with an average price of S$ 134, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 221.

S$ 221
S$ 178
S$ 134
S$ 91
    Cheapest
  • S$ 221
    Jul
  • S$ 155
    Aug
  • S$ 134
    Sep
  • S$ 150
    Oct
  • S$ 141
    Nov
  • S$ 151
    Dec
  • S$ 151
    Jan
  • S$ 184
    Feb
  • S$ 159
    Mar
  • S$ 191
    Apr
  • S$ 197
    May
  • S$ 180
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Bangkok to Kunming?

The average price of round-trip flights from Bangkok to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Bangkok to Kunming is March, with an average price of S$ 285, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to S$ 435.

S$ 435
S$ 360
S$ 285
S$ 210
    Cheapest
  • S$ 316
    Jul
  • S$ 326
    Aug
  • S$ 291
    Sep
  • S$ 335
    Oct
  • S$ 313
    Nov
  • S$ 369
    Dec
  • S$ 305
    Jan
  • S$ 435
    Feb
  • S$ 285
    Mar
  • S$ 318
    Apr
  • S$ 324
    May
  • S$ 320
    Jun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Bangkok to Kunming during National Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Bangkok to Kunming during National Day.

National Day is scheduled on Aug 9. The flights from Bangkok to Kunming are cheapest on Aug 8, with the lowest fare of S$ 142.

S$ 189
S$ 166
S$ 142
S$ 119
    Cheapest
  • S$ 189
    5
    Aug
  • S$ 144
    6
  • S$ 144
    7
  • S$ 142
    8
  • S$ 148
    9
  • S$ 144
    10
  • S$ 147
    11

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Thai AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as S$ 131 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DMK to KMG on Sun, Aug 23), while Thai AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 244 departing on Sat, Aug 29 and returning on Mon, Aug 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Bangkok to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Thai Airways Thai AirAsia Kunming Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 26 minutes to fly from Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bangkok to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 44 flight per week flying from Bangkok to Kunming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9622 (08:03) Thai Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TG612 (10:54)
  • To find best deals on flights from Bangkok to Kunming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Aug 23, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 131.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Thai AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kunming travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Bangkok to Kunming is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok to Kunming on July 31, 2026 with Thai AirAsia, with prices starting at S$ 246.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (BKK-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and Bangkok is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights from Bangkok to Kunming

1. Introduction to Kunming

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is a vibrant and culturally diverse city located in southwestern China. With a population of over 6 million, Kunming is known as the "City of Eternal Spring" due to its mild climate throughout the year. The city boasts a rich history and is home to various ethnic groups, including the Yi, Bai, and Hani.

Kunming offers a range of attractions for tourists, such as the iconic Stone Forest, where unique limestone formations create a mesmerizing landscape. The Dian Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in China, provides scenic views and opportunities for boating and fishing. Don't miss the vibrant flower markets, as Kunming is famous for its diverse flora, including colorful orchids and azaleas.

2. Airports in Kunming

Kunming is served by two main airports: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG). Changshui International Airport is the primary airport, located approximately 25 kilometers northeast of the city center. It is one of the busiest airports in China, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights.

3. Estimated Flight Time and Layover

The average flight time from Bangkok to Kunming is around 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, this can vary depending on factors such as weather conditions and the specific flight route. Some flights may have layovers, which can extend the total travel time. It is advisable to check the flight details while booking to be aware of any layovers.

4. Tips for Choosing Flights from Bangkok to Kunming

  • Compare prices and services offered by different airlines to find the best deal.
  • Consider the baggage allowance and any additional fees for excess baggage.
  • Check the flight schedule to ensure it aligns with your travel plans.
  • Read reviews and ratings of the airlines to gauge their overall customer satisfaction.

5. Best Time to Fly from Bangkok to Kunming

The best time to fly from Bangkok to Kunming is during the non-peak seasons, which are generally from March to May and September to November. During these months, the weather is pleasant, and the city is less crowded, allowing for a more relaxed travel experience. It is advisable to book your flights in advance to secure better deals and availability.

6. Popular Airlines Flying from Bangkok to Kunming

Several airlines operate flights from Bangkok to Kunming, providing travelers with a variety of options. Some popular airlines on this route include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways, and China Southern Airlines. These airlines offer regular flights with comfortable amenities and reliable service.

7. Tips for Traveling to Kunming

Airport Arrival Information: Upon arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport, you will find various transportation options to reach the city center, including taxis, airport shuttles, and public buses.

Common Payment Mode: Cash is widely accepted in Kunming, but major credit cards are also commonly used. It is advisable to carry some cash for small purchases and in case you encounter establishments that do not accept cards.

Common Transport Options: Getting around Kunming is convenient with its well-developed public transportation system. The city has an extensive bus network, taxis, and ride-hailing services like Didi. Bicycles and electric scooters are also available for rent in certain areas.

General Visa Information: Visitors to Kunming from most countries will require a valid Chinese visa. It is recommended to check the visa requirements and apply in advance through the Chinese embassy or consulate in your home country.

8. Why Book Your Flight with Trip.com

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.