Find cheap airlines flights from Vientiane to Kunming

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Vientiane to Kunming, including China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Lao Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Vientiane to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Vientiane to Kunming: One way flights from $120, round trip flights from $226. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Vientiane to Kunming are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Vientiane to Kunming

The distance between Vientiane and Kunming is approximately 792.67 km. It takes around 1 hour 41 minutes on average to fly from Vientiane to Kunming. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$95
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$226
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance792.67 km
Average flight time1 hour 41 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Vientiane–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Vientiane to Kunming

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Vientiane to Kunming?

The average price of one-way flights from Vientiane to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Vientiane to Kunming is October, with an average price of $123; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $186.

$186
$155
$123
$92
    Cheapest
  • $186
    Jun
  • $158
    Jul
  • $132
    Aug
  • $130
    Sep
  • $123
    Oct
  • $133
    Nov
  • $139
    Dec
  • $128
    Jan
  • $148
    Feb
  • $129
    Mar
  • $136
    Apr
  • $130
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Vientiane to Kunming?

Average price of round-trip flights from Vientiane to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Vientiane to Kunming are found during June, with an average price of $211. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to $370.

$370
$291
$211
$132
  • $211
    Jun
  • $288
    Jul
  • $290
    Aug
  • $241
    Sep
  • $293
    Oct
  • $292
    Nov
  • $259
    Dec
  • $245
    Jan
  • $370
    Feb
  • $275
    Mar
  • $263
    Apr
  • $272
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Vientiane to Kunming during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Vientiane to Kunming during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Vientiane to Kunming are available on Jun 16, with fares starting at $111.

$130
$121
$111
$102
  • $111
    16
    Jun
  • $120
    17
  • $114
    18
  • $130
    19
  • $117
    20
  • $129
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vientiane to Kunming (VTE-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as $95 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. VTE to KMG on Thu, Jul 9), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $226 departing on Tue, Jun 23 and returning on Tue, Jun 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Vientiane to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Sichuan Airlines Lao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 41 minutes to fly from Vientiane (VTE) to Kunming (KMG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Vientiane to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 39 flight per week flying from Vientiane to Kunming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9604 (09:19) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9626 (17:52) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9632 (13:48)
  • To find best deals on flights from Vientiane to Kunming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 9, with one-way flights priced at just $95.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kunming travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Vientiane to Kunming is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Vientiane to Kunming on June 12, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $103.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (VTE-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and Vientiane is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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