Non-stop flights from Kunming (KMG)
Kunming Airport (IATA: KMG, ICAO: ZPPP), also known as Kunming Wujiaba International Airport, is a large airport in China.It is an international airport and serves the area of Yunnan, China.Kunming Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 149 destinations in 16 countries.
At present, there are 118 domestic flights from Kunming.
The longest flight from Kunming KMG is a 2,956 mile (4,757 km) non-stop route to Dubai DXB. This direct flight takes around 7 hours and is operated by China Eastern.
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In total there are 41 airlines flying from and to Kunming. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Kunming
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Kunming, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kunming that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Kunming. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Kunming by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Kunming below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Kunming
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Kunming to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Kunming (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Kunming
When planning a trip from Kunming, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Kunming, you have the option to take a direct flight to 89 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of March, you can fly non-stop to 25 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 13 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Kunming. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Kunming can fly directly to 9 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Kunming currently offers non-stop flights to 5 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Kunming, consider these 4 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from Kunming to 2 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 2 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Kunming. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
Business class flights from Kunming
There are 131 airports that have flights from Kunming in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from KMG are listed below:
First class flights from Kunming
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Kunming, which is Beijing (PEK).
International flights from Kunming
Flights from Kunming to Bangladesh
Dhaka is the only destination in Bangladesh with direct flights from Kunming. Direct flights to Dhaka are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Kunming to Cambodia
There are 3 destinations in Cambodia that have non-stop flights from Kunming.
To Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Sihanoukville with Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Flights from Kunming to Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kunming is Hong Kong. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Kunming to India
There is 1 destination in India that has a direct connection from Kunming, which is Kolkata. Direct flights to Kolkata are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Kunming to Indonesia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kunming to Indonesia, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Jakarta and Manado, you can fly with Lucky Air.
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Flights from Kunming to Laos
In Laos, there are 2 destinations from Kunming.
Direct flights to Luang Prabang are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Vientiane are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
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Flights from Kunming to Malaysia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kunming to Malaysia, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Johor Bahru with AirAsia or Batik Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia, Batik Air and China Eastern (SkyTeam).
To Kuala Lumpur and Penang, you can fly with Batik Air.
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Flights from Kunming to Maldives
In Maldives, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kunming is Malé. Direct flights to Malé are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Flights from Kunming to Myanmar (Burma)
There are 2 destinations in Myanmar (Burma) that have non-stop flights from Kunming.
To Mandalay and Yangon, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Kunming to Nepal
Kathmandu is the only destination in Nepal with direct flights from Kunming. Direct flights to Kathmandu are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Kunming to Singapore
There is 1 destination in Singapore that has a direct connection from Kunming, which is Singapore. You can fly non-stop to Singapore with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Scoot.
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Flights from Kunming to South Korea
In South Korea, there are 2 destinations from Kunming.
Direct flights to Cheongju & Daejeon are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Seoul with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Korean Air (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Kunming to Sri Lanka
Colombo is the only destination in Sri Lanka with direct flights from Kunming. Direct flights to Colombo are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Flights from Kunming to Thailand
There are 4 destinations in Thailand that have non-stop flights from Kunming.
Non-stop flights to Bangkok are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines and Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai AirAsia.
You can fly non-stop to Chiang Mai with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Ruili Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Phuket is China Eastern (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Kunming to United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kunming is Dubai. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in February.
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Flights from Kunming to Vietnam
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kunming to Vietnam, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Hai Phong (Haiphong) are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
To Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Phu Quoc is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Domestic flights from Kunming
Flights from Kunming to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Kunming (KMG). 118 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Anqing are offered by Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
You can fly non-stop to Baoshan, Yunnan with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Hongtu Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Baotou with Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kunming to Beijing there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Beijing Daxing are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, China United, Hebei Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Bozhou with Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Cangyuan are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Changchun and Jilin City is China Southern.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Changde with Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Changsha are Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Hongtu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Okay Airways, Ruili Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
Direct flights to Changzhi are offered by Donghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kunming to Changzhou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Chengdu are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
From Kunming to Chengdu there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Chenzhou with Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Chongqing are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines.
Direct flights to Dali are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Dalian with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shanghai Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Diqing with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Lucky Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Enshi City is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Enyang with Sichuan Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Fuyang is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kunming to Fuzhou there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Fuzhou Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Ganzhou with Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
Direct flights to Guangyuan are offered by Sichuan Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Guangzhou are 9 Air, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Guilin with Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Haikou are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Hongtu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Hangzhou are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
Non-stop flights to Harbin are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines and Longjiang Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Kunming to Hefei there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Okay Airways, Sichuan Airlines and West Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Hengyang is Shanghai Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Hohhot with Longjiang Airlines or Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
You can fly non-stop to Huai'an with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Huizhou with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Kunming Airlines.
To Ji'an and Jiaxing, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Jinan are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Jinghong are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air and Shanghai Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Jingzhou is Kunming Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Jining are offered by Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Korla with China Southern or Lucky Air. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Lancang with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Lucky Air.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Lanzhou are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Lucky Air, Okay Airways, Ruili Airlines and Spring Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Lhasa are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air and Tibet Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Lianyungang is Sichuan Airlines.
All direct flights from Kunming to Lijiang and Lincang are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Linfen are offered by Sichuan Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Linyi is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Lishui with Donghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Longyan is Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Lüliang are offered by China United. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Luoyang with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Luzhou with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Lucky Air.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Mang City are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Longjiang Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Spring Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Mianyang with Lucky Air or Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Nanchang are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Jiangxi Air, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Nanjing are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Okay Airways, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and West Air.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Nanning with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Nantong with Hongtu Airlines or Kunming Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Nanyang is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kunming to Ningbo there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Ordos City with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or China United. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
Direct flights to Qianjiang are offered by Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kunming to Qingdao there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Lucky Air and Shandong Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Qionghai with China United or Ruili Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Kunming to Quanzhou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Quzhou with China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Sanming is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kunming to Sanya there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Shanghai are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
From Kunming to Shanghai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Shangrao is Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Shantou are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
From Kunming to Shenyang there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Kunming Airlines and Lucky Air.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Shenzhen are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Donghai Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
From Kunming to Shijiazhuang there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China United, Hebei Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Shiyan are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
From Kunming to Taiyuan there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Taizhou with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kunming to Tengchong there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Tianjin are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Okay Airways, Qingdao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Tongren with Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Urumqi with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or China Southern.
The only airline with direct flights to Wanzhou is Sichuan Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Weihai with Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Wenzhou are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China United, Hongtu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Wuhan are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Okay Airways and Ruili Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Wuhu Xuanzhou with Shanghai Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Kunming to Wuxi / Suzhou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Xi'an are Air Changan, Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Xiamen are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Fuzhou Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Xiangxi Biancheng is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Xiangyang are offered by Kunming Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Xichang with Sichuan Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in November 2026.
From Kunming to Xining there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Xinyang is Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Xinzhou with Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Xuzhou are offered by Loong Air, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines.
Direct flights to Yan'an are offered by China Express. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Yancheng with Lucky Air or Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Yangzhou with Kunming Airlines or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Yantai with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Ruili Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Yichang are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Donghai Airlines and Lucky Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Yichun, Jiangxi is Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
All direct flights from Kunming to Yinchuan, Yiwu and Yongzhou are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Yueyang is GX Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Yulin with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Yuncheng are offered by Kunming Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Zhangjiajie are offered by Kunming Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Zhanjiang with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Ruili Airlines.
Direct flights to Zhaotong are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Zhengzhou are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and West Air.
You can fly non-stop from Kunming to Zhongwei with Sichuan Airlines.
From Kunming to Zhuhai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
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Alternative airports near Kunming
There is one alternative airport to Kunming (KMG) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Panzhihua (PZI).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kunming?
There is 1 airport in Kunming: Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG).
What is the best airport to fly from Kunming?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kunming is Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG).
How many airlines fly from Kunming?
There are 41 airlines flying from Kunming to 149 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly from Kunming?
China Eastern, Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines operate most flights from Kunming. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Kunming?
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Kunming.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kunming?
There are roughly 7,920 flights departing from Kunming every month (or 1,848 flights each week), to a total of 149 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kunming Airport?
The official name of Kunming Airport is Kunming Wujiaba International Airport.
What is the airport code of Kunming Airport?
The airport code of Kunming Airport is KMG.
What are the most popular flights from Kunming?
Guangzhou, Xi'an and Hangzhou are the 3 most popular routes from Kunming. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kunming, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Kunming?
| Kunming to Guangzhou | 2h 5m |
| Kunming to Xi'an | 2h 15m |
| Kunming to Hangzhou | 2h 40m |
| Kunming to Beijing Daxing | 2h 55m |
| Kunming to Shenzhen | 2h 5m |
