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Kunming.395 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kunming on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 395 €, select.
Kunming.427 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Sun, 29 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kunming on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 427 €, select.
Kunming.428 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Kunming on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 428 €, select.
Kunming.482 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Kunming on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 482 €, select.
Kunming.505 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Air China and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Kunming on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 505 €, select.
Kunming.513 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Air China and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kunming on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 513 €, select.
Kunming.525 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kunming on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 525 €, select.
Kunming.677 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kunming on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From 677 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Kunming

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing Capital to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from 427 €
Jul
from 482 €
Aug
from 428 €
Sep
from 513 €
Oct
from 677 €
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Feb
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May
from 889 €

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Beijing Capital to Kunming: Alternative routes

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Beijing to Kunming: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found395 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week119

Finding cheap flights from Beijing Capital to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing Capital to Kunming is 395 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing Capital to Kunming.
Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly direct from Beijing Capital to Kunming.
As of June 2025, there are 137 flights per week flying from Beijing Capital to Kunming.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Kunming is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing Capital Airport to Kunming Airport on Thursday, 26 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kunming but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kunming is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Shenzhen Airlines and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.

  • Beijing and Kunming are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Each week, there are 104 Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, go for the 06:35 Air China flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:20 with Sichuan Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PEK to KMG flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport to pick from. When organising your Kunming journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Sichuan Airlines.

  • With an impressive 98.15% of services arriving as scheduled, Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PEK to KMG flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEK and KMG:

    • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    • Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

    • Yibin Caiba Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • At the moment, 184 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 395 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to KMG.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from PEK to KMG is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near PEK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming

  • You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.

  • From Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kunming based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Kunming is May, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from PEK to KMG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of China

  • You've done Kunming, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 434 kilometres north-east to Guiyang to check off its must-visit sights. From Jiaxiu Tower to Hongfu Temple and Guizhou Provincial Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Viewing Platform of Lion Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool Park and Lashi Lake.

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