Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Vientiane to Kunming?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Kunming takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Vientiane and Kunming?

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The flight distance between Vientiane and Kunming is 793 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Kunming?

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Several carriers operate flights between Vientiane and Kunming. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Minneapolis, Phuket City, Yangon, Denpasar, Singapore, Manila, Chicago, Tokyo, Seoul, Krabi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chiang Rai Province, Da Nang, Taipei.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Singapore, Xi'an, Shenzhen, Seoul, Nanjing, Xiamen, Lijiang, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Chengdu, Los Angeles, New York, Bangkok, Phuket City, Chongqing, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Denpasar.

Question 6

What airports are near Vientiane?

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The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Loei, Sakon Nakhon.

Question 7

What airports are near Kunming?

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The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Vientiane and Kunming?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Vientiane and Kunming thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Vientiane and Kunming can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Vientiane and Kunming?

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Currently, you can fly between Vientiane and Kunming with China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Jeju Air.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Vientiane and Kunming?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Vientiane and Kunming, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Vientiane and Kunming?

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Traveling between Vientiane and Kunming, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Vientiane?

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There are a number of airports in and around Vientiane. The main one is Wattay International and other nearby airports include Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Loei, Sakon Nakhon

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kunming?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Kunming depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Kunming arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Vientiane and Kunming depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Vientiane and Kunming arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$123
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$123
Cheapest round-trip	$232
Average round-trip	$246
Nonstop flights in June	$123 – $172

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
China Eastern Airlines	4	2	2	3	2	2	1
Sichuan Airlines	2	1	1	1	1	1	---
Lao Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
China Eastern Airlines	2	3	2	2	2	2	2
Sichuan Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Lao Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 16.06	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	---	2	2	2	2
Sichuan Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Lao Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 23.06	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	2	2	2	2	1
Sichuan Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Lao Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Lao Airlines	LAO	QV	Yes	0 0
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No	0 0
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	No	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	4°C
February	18°C	6°C
March	22°C	9°C
April	24°C	13°C
May	25°C	15°C
June	24°C	16°C
July	24°C	16°C
August	24°C	15°C
September	22°C	14°C
October	20°C	11°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	14°C	5°C