Thailand to China Β· 506 miles (814 km)

Chiang Mai (CNX) to Kunming (KMG) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Chiang Mai (CNX) 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. One airline flies nonstop from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 506 miles (814 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luang Prabang, Mandalay and Hanoi and more.

How many miles CNX 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$63–380
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$53–190

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CNX to KMG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book CNX to KMG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CNX to KMG with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)Lao Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    QV
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Mandalay (MDL)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines
    8M
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Hanoi (HAN)Thai AirAsia, then China Eastern Airlines
    Thai AirAsia logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines
    8M
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
    DD
    Thai AirAsia logo
    Thai Lion Air logo
    Thai AirAsia logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
    Bangkok Airways logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    VZ
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    Kunming Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Chengdu Airlines the whole way
    EU
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China), then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more
    PN
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1

CNX to KMG: common questions

How many miles does CNX 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 CNX to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Chiang Mai from Kunming by plane?

Chiang Mai (CNX) and Kunming (KMG) are 506 miles (814 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CNX to KMG award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chiang Mai and Kunming?

The most direct connections are through Luang Prabang (LPQ), Mandalay (MDL), Hanoi (HAN), Yangon (RGN) and Bangkok (DMK). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai AirAsia through Bangkok.

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.