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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,098. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kunming.R 1,096 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Chongqing on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,096, select.
Kunming.R 1,099 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Chongqing on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,099, select.
Kunming.R 1,213 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Chongqing on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,213, select.
Kunming.R 1,829 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chongqing on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,829, select.
Kunming.R 1,845 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chongqing on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,845, select.
Kunming.R 1,999 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chongqing on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,999, select.
Kunming.R 2,595 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chongqing on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,595, select.
Kunming.R 3,323 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Chongqing on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,323, select.
Kunming.R 3,349 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Chongqing on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,349, select.
Kunming.R 4,257 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chongqing on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,257, select.
Kunming.R 4,410 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chongqing on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,410, select.
Kunming.R 5,286 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chongqing on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,286, select.
Kunming.R 5,297 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chongqing on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,297, select.
Kunming.R 5,297 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chongqing on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,297, select.
Kunming.R 5,312 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chongqing on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,312, select.
Kunming.R 10,619 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chongqing on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,619, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chongqing to Kunming

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chongqing to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug
from R 1,096
Sep
from R 1,099
Oct
from R 1,213
Nov
from R 1,845
Dec
from R 1,999
Jan
from R 1,829
Feb
from R 2,595
Mar
from R 4,410
Apr
from R 4,257
May
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Jun
from R 5,297
Jul
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Direct flights from Chongqing to Kunming

Chongqing to Kunming: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chongqing to Kunming below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kunming.

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Chongqing to Kunming: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,096
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 34 mins
Most popular airlineChina Express
Average flights per week51

Finding cheap flights from Chongqing to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chongqing to Kunming is R 2,098. 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.
1 hour and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Chongqing to Kunming.
China Express, Xiamen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Chongqing to Kunming.
As of August 2026, there are 51 flights per week flying from Chongqing to Kunming.
The cheapest month to fly from Chongqing to Kunming is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 34 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, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport.

  • Chongqing and Kunming share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Each week, there are 49 Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport flights.

  • Your CKG to KMG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • There are direct flights from Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport, so getting to Kunming (and then touring more of China!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.

  • China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that operates CKG to KMG flights. An impressive 96.68% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport. These are the top stopovers between CKG and KMG:

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    • Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport

    • Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)

  • CKG's address is Airport Expressway Entrance.

  • Chongqing Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CKG land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.

  • Central Chongqing to Chongqing Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to CKG? If you've booked an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)

Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming

  • The street address for KMG is 004 County Rd.

  • Kunming Airport to central Kunming has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.

When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Chongqing Airport to Kunming Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kunming in March.

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

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

Explore more of China

  • Kunming has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a visit to Guiyang will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.

  • Lijiang is another sought-after destination in China and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming. No journey is complete without a visit to Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.

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