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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming:

• Earliest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 4:48 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming takes 2h 23m, covering 801 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming range from $225 to $290, with an average of $258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $225 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $258 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $164 round-trip via Shenzhen (SZX), compared to $258 for nonstop.

China Eastern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Thai Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming flights are:

• China Eastern: 95% on time
• Thai Airways: 84% on time
• Kunming Airlines: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern and Kunming Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming usually depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

Connecting flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming most commonly pass through:

• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $227 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $276, a difference of $49.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Kunming. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Thai Airways
• Kunming Airlines

Flying via Shenzhen (SZX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 13h 28m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Kunming is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (China Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming flights:

• China Eastern: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Kunming Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.