Cheap flights from Kunming

Popular airlines with direct flights from Kunming

  • China Eastern
    Fly from Kunming (KMG)
    • Shanghai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Hangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Nanjing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
    • Wuhan
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 55 min +
  • Lucky Air
    Fly from Kunming (KMG)
    • Zhengzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Mangshi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Wuhan
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Lanzhou
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 55 min +
  • Kunming Airlines
    Fly from Kunming (KMG)
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Shanghai
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr +
    • Nanjing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 45 min +
    • Xiamen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Zhengzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 45 min +
  • Sichuan Airlines
    Fly from Kunming (KMG)
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Shanghai
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 5 min +
    • Xuzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +
    • Changzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 55 min +
  • Ruili Airlines
    Fly from Kunming (KMG)
    • Mangshi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Wuxi
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +
    • Taiyuan
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
    • Fuzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
  • China Southern
    Fly from Kunming (KMG)
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 25 min +
    • Zhengzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
    • Wuhan
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +

Popular airports near Kunming

  • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
    Kunming China 43 min 16 mi
  • Dali Airport (DLU)
    Dali China 4 hr 5 min 165 mi
  • Xingyi Airport (ACX)
    Xingyi China 3 hr 50 min 134 mi
  • Panzhihua Airport Freight (PZI)
    Panzhihua China 3 hr 54 min 131 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kunming

What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Kunming.

In terms of direct flights, China Eastern is the most popular, flying directly to 87 cities. China Eastern flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kunming are Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Ruili Airlines, China Southern.
  • Lucky Air flies directly to 41 cities. Lucky Air flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
  • Kunming Airlines flies directly to 30 cities. Kunming Airlines flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
  • Sichuan Airlines flies directly to 26 cities. Sichuan Airlines flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
  • Ruili Airlines flies directly to 25 cities. Ruili Airlines flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
  • China Southern flies directly to 16 cities. China Southern flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
  • China Eastern offers direct flights from Kunming to 87 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Shanghai, Xi'An, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Wuhan.
  • Lucky Air offers direct flights from Kunming to 41 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Mangshi, Wuhan and Lanzhou.
  • Kunming Airlines offers direct flights from Kunming to 30 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Xi'An, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xiamen and Zhengzhou.
  • Sichuan Airlines offers direct flights from Kunming to 26 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xuzhou and Changzhou.
  • Ruili Airlines offers direct flights from Kunming to 25 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Mangshi, Wuxi, Taiyuan, Fuzhou and Xi'An.
  • China Southern offers direct flights from Kunming to 16 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Guangzhou, Beijing, Zhengzhou, Wuhan and Shenzhen.
Some popular flight destinations from Kunming are Shanghai, Chengdu, Beijing, Xi'An, Guangzhou and Wuhan. To find more cheap flights to other destinations, use the Explore tool by interacting with the map above.
Kunming is served by only one major airport: Kunming Changshui International Airport, 16 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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