Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. One airline flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai (CNX): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 506 miles (814 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jinghong, Luang Prabang and Mandalay and more.
How many miles KMG to CNX 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 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $33.50–170 |
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 KMG to CNX
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KMG to CNX 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 France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KMG to CNX with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines
DR - Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)China Eastern Airlines, then Lao AirlinesQV
- Via Mandalay (MDL)China Eastern Airlines, then Myanmar Airways International8M
- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern Airlines, then Thai AirAsia
- Via Yangon (RGN)Air China and China Eastern Airlines, then Myanmar Airways International
8M - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole wayDD
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
VZ+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Chengdu Airlines the whole way3U8L+3EU
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 3 more, then West Air (China)3U8L+2
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KMG to CNX: common questions
How many miles does KMG to CNX 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 $43.50. 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 KMG to CNX?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai (CNX).
How far is Kunming from Chiang Mai by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Chiang Mai (CNX) 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 KMG to CNX 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 Kunming and Chiang Mai?
The most direct connections are through Jinghong (JHG), Luang Prabang (LPQ), Mandalay (MDL), Hanoi (HAN) and Yangon (RGN). 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.