Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok (BKK) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok (BKK) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok (BKK): 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 KMG to BKK 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 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Thai Airways International | 8,000 | $41.50–48 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $33.50–170 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Thai Airways International | 17,500 | $63.50–121 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Thai Airways International | 18,000 | $63.50–121 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Thai Airways International | 20,000 | $38.50–45 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Thai Airways International | 25,000 | $63.50–121 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Thai Airways International | 28,500 | $63.50–121 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Thai Airways International | 35,000 | $33.50–320 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Thai Airways International | 40,000 | $58.30–64.80 |
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 KMG to BKK
- 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 KMG to BKK 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
KMG to BKK with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines
QV - Via Vientiane (VTE)Lao Airlines the whole wayQVQV
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 2 moreVZ+1
- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern Airlines, then Thai Airways International, VietJet Air and 4 more
+3
- Via Siem Reap (SAI)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 1 more
- Via Yangon (RGN)Air China and China Eastern Airlines, then Myanmar Airways International, Thai Airways International and 1 more
8MUB - Via Mandalay (MDL)China Eastern Airlines, then Myanmar Airways International8M
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then GX Airlines and Spring AirlinesGX
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 3 moreK6+2
- Via Sanya (SYX)Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then Condor8L
+2
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)Ruili Airlines, then Thai Vietjet Air and 9G RailDRVZ9G
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way8L+3
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)China Eastern Airlines, then Thai Airways International, VietJet Air and 3 more+2
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way3U8L+33U+4
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Chongqing Airlines the whole way3U8L+2PN3U+1
KMG to BKK: common questions
How many miles does KMG to BKK 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: 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 KMG to BKK?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines and Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok (BKK).
How far is Kunming from Bangkok by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Bangkok (BKK) 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 KMG to BKK 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 Kunming and Bangkok?
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.