Cheap flights from Kunming to Beijing

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Cheapest round-trip flights $633
XiamenAir Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Beijing is currently $633
Cheapest one-way flight $294
Korean Air 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Kunming to Beijing is currently $294
Last-minute weekend getaway $633
XiamenAir Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kunming to Beijing is currently $633
Cheapest business class flights $1,865
China Southern 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kunming to Beijing is currently $1,865
Fastest flight 2 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Kunming to Beijing takes 2 hr 55 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 Kunming to Beijing is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $335–510
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $640–820

Popular airlines from Kunming to Beijing

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $485–990
    43 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - PKX Every day
    280 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - PEK, PKX Every day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - PEK, PKX Every day
    59 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - PEK, PKX Every day
  • China Southern
    Nonstop
    from $673
    Typical price: $990–1,050
    34 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - PKX Every day
    92 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - PKX Every day
  • XiamenAir
    Nonstop
    from $633
    Typical price: $630–1,050
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - PKX Every day
    22 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - PEK, PKX Every day
  • CUA
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - PKX Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - PKX Every day
  • Beijing Capital
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    KMG - PKX Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    KMG - PKX Every day

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

Popular airports near Beijing

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
    Beijing China 33 min 15 mi
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
    Beijing China 1 hr 3 min 27 mi
  • Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)
    Tianjin China 1 hr 41 min 73 mi
  • Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)
    Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 52 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kunming to Beijing

The cheapest flights from Kunming to Beijing are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $335 to $510.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $633. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $294.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kunming to Beijing is $673, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Kunming to Beijing is $633, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Beijing starts at $633 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $294 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Kunming to Beijing.
Peak travel season is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep–Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kunming to Beijing.
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 Kunming to Beijing 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 to Beijing.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 45 nonstop flights and 59 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

In terms of flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 43 nonstop flights and 280 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kunming to Beijing are:
  • China Southern offers 34 nonstop flights and 92 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
  • XiamenAir offers 7 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
  • CUA offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. CUA flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
  • Beijing Capital offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Beijing Capital flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kunming and Beijing.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kunming to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $633. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $294.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kunming to Beijing is $673, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Kunming to Beijing is $633, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
Air China, Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines, Hainan, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Beijing Capital, CUA, XiamenAir and Hebei Airlines fly direct from Kunming to Beijing.
  • There are 43 China Eastern direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Air China direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 China Southern direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 XiamenAir direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 CUA direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Beijing Capital direct flights from Kunming to Beijing 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 Kunming and Beijing at price $633 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
Air China, Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines, Hainan, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Beijing Capital, CUA, XiamenAir and Hebei Airlines fly direct from Kunming to Beijing.
  • There are 43 China Eastern direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Air China direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 China Southern direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 XiamenAir direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 CUA direct flights from Kunming to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Beijing Capital direct flights from Kunming to Beijing 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 Kunming to Beijing on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kunming and Beijing start at $633 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with XiamenAir.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kunming to Beijing, 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 Kunming and Beijing start at $1,865 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kunming and Beijing start at $633 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
To book business class trips from Kunming to Beijing, 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 Kunming and Beijing starts at $633 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with XiamenAir.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kunming and Beijing at price $633 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kunming to Beijing, 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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