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Chiang Rai
Kunming
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Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
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Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
Air distance is about 652 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 4 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 6h 15m · Thai Vietjet Air |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 10:15 · Thai Airways International |
| Last departure of the day | 21:15 · Thai AirAsia |
| Flight options found | 24 |
| Airport codes | Chiang Rai–CEI, Kunming–KMG |
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The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 24 flight options. The first flight leaves around 10:15 and the last around 21:15. The fastest flight takes about 6h 15m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from ฿6,479, Morning from ฿15,789, Afternoon from ฿15,789. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Kunming is often a gateway to wider Yunnan, but its own streets justify a slower start. Green Lake Park is close to older neighbourhoods, and Yuantong Temple gives a quieter stop within the urban core. The Stone Forest is outside the city and needs a separate excursion. Travellers from India can use the airport metro, though reaching a central hotel may require a line change. Keep the airport and railway station names distinct when planning onward travel.
Green Lake is a useful base for a first visit focused on older Kunming, with Yuantong Temple and central neighbourhood walks forming a manageable programme. A hotel chosen for Kunming South railway station serves a different purpose and places the emphasis on an onward train rather than the older urban core. Keep that distinction in mind when dividing nights between Kunming and other Yunnan destinations.
Metro Line 6 links Changshui Airport with Tangzixiang through the eastern side of the city. East Bus Station is an interchange on this route, not the only possible end point for an airport journey. Use the station nearest the hotel to decide where to change. Kunming Station and Kunming South are also separate railway destinations, so the departure station should be settled before arranging the final transfer.
Put the Stone Forest on a dedicated excursion outside the city. It does not fit naturally between Green Lake and Yuantong Temple, even though all three often appear in a short itinerary. Dianchi Lake forms another outing away from the older streets and can become the focus of a separate day. For a brief stop, the Green Lake area and Kunming Old Street give a more compact introduction before taking on those longer trips.
March to May or September to November, about 12–24°C, for parks and excursions.
By Air: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is about 25 km northeast of central Kunming; Metro Line 6 connects to the wider network, with many central trips taking 40–60 minutes. Buses and taxis also operate.
By Rail: Kunming and Kunming South stations serve different rail routes; check the exact departure point.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect the terminals with city districts; coaches serve wider Yunnan.
Walk around Green Lake Park.
Visit Yuantong Temple respectfully.
Explore Kunming Old Street.
Reserve a separate day for the Stone Forest.
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Chiang Rai to Kunming dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ฿6,479. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Chiang Rai (CEI) and Kunming (KMG) is about 652 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Not on the dates shown here. Every Chiang Rai to Kunming option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
Thai Vietjet Air and Thai Airways International are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 6h 15m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 30 KG, 20 KG and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Chiang Rai to Kunming fare on this page is ฿6,479. Fares on the same dates run up to ฿50,754, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 10:15 and the last around 21:15, local time at Chiang Rai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 652.44 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ฿6,479 | 30/10/2026 | Thai AirAsia | 21:15 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ฿6,349 | 07/11/2026 | Thai AirAsia | 21:15 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ฿6,155 | 06/01/2027 | Thai AirAsia | 21:15 |
FlyX lists each Chiang Rai to Kunming flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.
The aerial distance between Chiang Rai and Kunming is about 652 KM. In these results, journey times range from 6h 15m to 45h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 24 flight options. The first departure from Chiang Rai is at 10:15 and the last is at 21:15. Flights leave from Chiang Rai and land at Kunming.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Chiang Rai to Kunming |
| Aerial Distance | 652 KM |
| Flight Duration | 6h 15m - 45h 35m |
| Airport Codes | Chiang Rai - CEI, Kunming - KMG |
| Total Flights Available | 24 flights0 direct24 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 10:15 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 21:15 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 13 flights0 direct13 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 8 flights0 direct8 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 2 flights0 direct2 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 1 flight0 direct1 with layover |
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