Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Chengdu to Kunming

Choose from 6 carriers that fly from Chengdu to Kunming, including China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Sichuan Airlines.
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Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Chengdu Airlines logo Chengdu Airlines
Lucky Air logo Lucky Air
Kunming Airlines logo Kunming Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chengdu to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Kunming in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 91, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 165.

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

Chengdu to Kunming Flight Details

The distance between Chengdu and Kunming is approximately 616.31km. It takes around 1 hour 29 minutes on average to fly from Chengdu to Kunming. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 91
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 165
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance616.31km
Average flight time1 hour 29 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chengdu–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chengdu to Kunming

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chengdu to Kunming?

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Chengdu to Kunming is March, with an average price of AU$ 113. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 197.

AU$ 197
AU$ 155
AU$ 113
AU$ 71
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 138
    Jun
  • AU$ 197
    Jul
  • AU$ 186
    Aug
  • AU$ 120
    Sep
  • AU$ 138
    Oct
  • AU$ 136
    Nov
  • AU$ 124
    Dec
  • AU$ 130
    Jan
  • AU$ 145
    Feb
  • AU$ 113
    Mar
  • AU$ 150
    Apr
  • AU$ 131
    May

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Kunming?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chengdu to Kunming on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Kunming is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 149
AU$ 139
AU$ 128
AU$ 118
  • AU$ 137
    Mon
  • AU$ 128
    Tue
  • AU$ 141
    Wed
  • AU$ 137
    Thu
  • AU$ 149
    Fri
  • AU$ 141
    Sat
  • AU$ 142
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Kunming (KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sichuan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 91 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TFU to KMG on Mon, Jun 15), while Lucky Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 165 departing on Fri, Jun 19 and returning on Tue, Jun 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Sichuan Airlines Air China Chengdu Airlines Lucky Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 29 minutes to fly from Chengdu (CTU) 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 Chengdu 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 181 flight per week flying from Chengdu to Kunming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Sichuan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 3U8669 (22:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chengdu 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 Mon, Jun 15, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 91.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sichuan 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 July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu 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 Chengdu to Kunming on June 15, 2026 with Lucky Air, with prices starting at AU$ 83.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (TFU-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and Chengdu is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chengdu toKunming

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Chengdu to Kunming?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chengdu to Kunming on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Chengdu Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Chengdu to Kunming, with an average price of AU$ 115.

AU$ 101
AU$ 115
AU$ 129
AU$ 143
AU$ 157
Chengdu Airlines
AU$ 115
Chengdu Airlines
Lucky Air
AU$ 127
Lucky Air
Kunming Airlines
AU$ 128
Kunming Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 133
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 157
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
AU$ 157
Air China

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chengdu to Kunming?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chengdu to Kunming operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Sichuan Airlines operates the most flights from Chengdu to Kunming, with 75 flight per week.

26
42
59
75
Sichuan Airlines
75
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
74
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
73
Xiamen Airlines
Kunming Airlines
50
Kunming Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
49
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
42
Air China

How many flights are there each day from Chengdu to Kunming?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chengdu to Kunming within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Chengdu to Kunming depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

385
343
300
258
Highest
306
Mon
327
Tue
300
Wed
332
Thu
385
Fri
382
Sat
315
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.