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Flight deals from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,168. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kunming.R 1,618 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,618, select.
Kunming.R 1,624 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,624, select.
Kunming.R 1,634 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,634, select.
Kunming.R 2,695 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,695, select.
Kunming.R 3,531 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,531, select.
Kunming.R 3,577 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,577, select.
Kunming.R 3,938 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,938, select.
Kunming.R 4,061 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,061, select.
Kunming.R 4,286 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,286, select.
Kunming.R 4,325 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,325, select.
Kunming.R 4,395 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,395, select.
Kunming.R 5,141 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,141, select.
Kunming.R 5,307 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,307, select.
Kunming.R 6,448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,448, select.
Kunming.R 6,452 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,452, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 1,636
Aug
from R 1,620
Sep
from R 1,626
Oct
from R 2,698
Nov
from R 3,582
Dec
from R 3,943
Jan
from R 5,147
Feb
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Mar
from R 4,066
Apr
from R 6,460
May
from R 3,535
Jun
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Direct flights from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming

Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming: Alternative routes

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

Kunming

8km from central Kunming
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Chengdu to Kunming: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,620
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week110

Finding cheap flights from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming is R 3,156. 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 27 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming.
Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming.
As of July 2026, there are 110 flights per week flying from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kunming is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 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 Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

Flying from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Chengdu.

  • There are 90 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport flights each week to choose from.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TFU to KMG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak month such as December? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport. Fly nonstop to Kunming with these top carriers and get to know this amazing part of China:

  • China Eastern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that operates TFU to KMG flights. A dependable 93.68% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kunming Airport (KMG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport flight is R 1,620. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,156. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from TFU to KMG, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from TFU to KMG.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from TFU arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • To reach Chengdu Tianfu International Airport from central Chengdu, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near TFU:

Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)

When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Kunming. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • When booking your flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kunming, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

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

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Kunming, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 434 kilometres north-east to Guiyang to tick off its leading sights. From Jiaxiu Tower to Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Lijiang is another essential stop in China and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming. No trip is complete without experiencing Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chengdu to Kunming

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