How to find cheap flights to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Rs221,012 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Kunming Changshui International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KMG, the lowest fare is Rs95,901.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to KMG rises or falls.
Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Kunming, where Kunming Changshui International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer some amazing early bird rates.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Kunming. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Kunming, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Kunming Changshui International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Kunming
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Kunming in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to KMG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to KMG. It's an ideal time to see Kunming at its busiest and best.
April is the least busy time of year to visit if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kunming then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Kunming is warmest in May, averaging between 13ºC and 28ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 1ºC to 16ºC.
With two days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Kunming.
The wettest time of year is June. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 19 days of rainfall.
Flying to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Kunming Changshui International Airport, these popular airlines make travelling to Kunming a breeze:
Consider booking your KMG plane ticket with Spring Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 97% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
KMG is located in the UTC+8 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to KMG. Choose any of these stays near Kunming Changshui International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Kunming Changshui International Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 85% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Kunming Changshui International Airport is located in Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Getting to central Kunming from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The distance from KMG to central Kunming is about 40 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to KMG, it'll take around 40 minutes to reach the centre.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Kunming:
Kunming highlights
These leading attractions should be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Kunming:
云南野生动物园-大熊猫馆: Around 11 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Kunming Botanical Garden: You'll find this park roughly 11 kilometres north of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Kunming.
Guandu Ancient Town: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 11 kilometres south-east of the heart of Kunming.
How to get to Lianran from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Kicking things off in Lianran? From KMG, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Yuxi
Yuxi is around 88 kilometres from Kunming Changshui International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to drive to Yuxi.
Explore more of China
There's a whole lot more of China ready to be uncovered. About 161 kilometres south of Kunming, take off to Kaiyuan. What not to miss? Start with 凤凰湖公园, 幸福大草原 and Tianli And Mansion.
Another city in China that will quickly win you over is Qujing. From Kunming, it's roughly 97 kilometres north-east and features highlights like Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town and Hebin Park. Swing by 苗寨 too.
Or set out for Gejiu, roughly 193 kilometres south of Kunming. 白云山, Laoyinshan Scenic Area and Mt. Baohua Temple are among the many reasons to visit.
