Cheap flights from Chengdu to Kunming

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Kunming and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $739
Batik Air 1 stop 23 hr Sat, May 23 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chengdu to Kunming is currently $739
Cheapest one-way flight $376
Shenzhen 1 stop 15 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Chengdu to Kunming is currently $376
Last-minute weekend getaway $827
China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chengdu to Kunming is currently $827
Cheapest business class flights $1,691
China Southern 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chengdu to Kunming is currently $1,691
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chengdu to Kunming takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Kunming is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $360–880
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $710–900

Popular airlines from Chengdu to Kunming

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $390–620
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
    133 weekly connecting flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
  • Lucky Air
    Nonstop
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
    20 weekly connecting flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
    1 weekly connecting flight
    TFU - KMG Every Mon
  • Chengdu Airlines
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
  • Kunming Airlines
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
    13 weekly connecting flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
  • Sichuan Airlines
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    TFU - KMG Every day
    8 weekly connecting flights
    TFU - KMG Every day

Popular airports near Chengdu

  • Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU)
    Chengdu China 1 hr 16 min 29 mi
  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
    Chengdu China 31 min 7 mi
  • Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)
    Mianyang China 2 hr 71 mi
  • Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
    Chongqing China 3 hr 37 min 164 mi

Popular airports near Kunming

  • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
    Kunming China 43 min 16 mi
  • Dali Airport (DLU)
    Dali China 4 hr 4 min 165 mi
  • Xingyi Airport (ACX)
    Xingyi China 3 hr 56 min 134 mi
  • Panzhihua Airport Freight (PZI)
    Panzhihua China 3 hr 54 min 131 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chengdu to Kunming

The cheapest flights from Chengdu to Kunming are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $360 to $880.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chengdu to Kunming recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $739. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shenzhen from $376.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest round-trip flight from Chengdu to Kunming starts at $739 from Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $376 and departs on Wed, May 13.
    1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Chengdu to Kunming.
    Most visitors arrive in summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather is warm, though the rainy season runs May–Oct and temperatures remain mild year-round. Local events include the Kunming International Cultural Tourism Festival (Apr/May) and the Torch Festival (Jul), a cultural celebration of the Yi people.
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chengdu to Kunming.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chengdu to Kunming really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chengdu to Kunming.

    In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 21 nonstop flights and 133 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Chengdu to Kunming are:
    • Lucky Air offers 19 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. Lucky Air flies from Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
    • Air China offers 13 nonstop flights and 1 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
    • Chengdu Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Chengdu Airlines flies from Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
    • Kunming Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 13 connecting flights per week. Kunming Airlines flies from Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
    • Sichuan Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. Sichuan Airlines flies from Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chengdu and Kunming.
    The cheapest round-trip flight from Chengdu to Kunming recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $739. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shenzhen from $376.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      China Eastern, Lucky Air, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Ruili Airlines fly direct from Chengdu to Kunming.
      • There are 21 China Eastern direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 19 Lucky Air direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 13 Air China direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 7 Chengdu Airlines direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 7 Kunming Airlines direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 7 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Chengdu and Kunming at price $827 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      China Eastern, Lucky Air, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Ruili Airlines fly direct from Chengdu to Kunming.
      • There are 21 China Eastern direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 19 Lucky Air direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 13 Air China direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 7 Chengdu Airlines direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 7 Kunming Airlines direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 7 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are direct flights from Chengdu to Kunming on a daily basis.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chengdu to Kunming, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chengdu and Kunming start at $1,691 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17 with China Southern.
      The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chengdu and Kunming start at $739 from Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25.
      To book business class trips from Chengdu to Kunming, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chengdu and Kunming starts at $827 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with China Southern.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Chengdu and Kunming at price $827 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Chengdu to Kunming, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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