Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $63. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Thai Airways International. The two airports are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam and Thai Airways International is in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Chiang Mai and more.
How many miles BKK to KMG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $63–380 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Thai Airways International | 8,000 | $61–68 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $53–190 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Thai Airways International | 17,500 | $83–141 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Thai Airways International | 18,000 | $83–141 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Thai Airways International | 20,000 | $58–65 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Thai Airways International | 25,000 | $83–141 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Thai Airways International | 28,500 | $83–141 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Thai Airways International | 35,000 | $53–340 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Thai Airways International | 40,000 | $77.80–84.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BKK to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Thai Airways InternationalStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book BKK to KMG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Thai Airways International
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Thai Airways International
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Thai Airways International
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Thai Airways International
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Thai Airways International
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Thai Airways International
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Thai Airways International
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Thai Airways International
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Thai Airways International
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Thai Airways International
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Thai Airways International
- United MileagePlusBooks Thai Airways International
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
BKK to KMG with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
QV - Via Vientiane (VTE)Lao Airlines the whole wayQVQV
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 2 more, then China Eastern AirlinesVZ+1
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Thai Airways International, VietJet Air and 4 more, then China Eastern Airlines
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- Via Siem Reap (SAI)Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International, Thai Airways International and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines8MUB
- Via Mandalay (MDL)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines8M
- Via Nanning (NNG)GX Airlines and Spring Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesGX
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 3 more, then China Eastern AirlinesK6+2
- Via Sanya (SYX)Condor, then Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 more
8L
+2 - Via Phu Quoc (PQC)Thai Vietjet Air and 9G Rail, then Ruili AirlinesVZ9GDR
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
8L+3 - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Thai Airways International, VietJet Air and 3 more, then China Eastern Airlines+2
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more the whole way3U+33U8L+3
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Chongqing Airlines the whole wayPN3U+13U8L+1
BKK to KMG: common questions
How many miles does BKK to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $63. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BKK to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines and Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Bangkok from Kunming by plane?
Bangkok (BKK) and Kunming (KMG) are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BKK to KMG award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Bangkok and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Luang Prabang (LPQ), Vientiane (VTE), Chiang Mai (CNX), Hanoi (HAN) and Siem Reap (SAI). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lao Airlines through Vientiane.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.