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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Kunming

Guangzhou to Kunming: Alternative routes

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

Guangzhou to Kunming: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs21,412
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week336

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Kunming is Rs67,992. 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.
2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Kunming.
China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Guangzhou to Kunming.
As of August 2025, there are 336 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Kunming.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Kunming is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 30 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 and Kunming Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Guangzhou and Kunming follow the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Each week, there are 186 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, jump on the 03:00 9 Air Co flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:25 with China Eastern Airlines.

  • Your CAN to KMG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, so getting to Kunming (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Sichuan Airlines.

  • China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CAN to KMG flights. A reliable 89.24% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAN and KMG:

    • Haikou Meilan International Airport

    • Zhaotong Airport

    • Yibin Caiba Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight is Rs21,412. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs67,992. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get cheap tickets from CAN to KMG, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

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

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CAN to KMG.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • If you're getting in on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near KMG:

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

  • KMG is located at 004 County Rd.

  • Kunming Changshui International Airport to the centre of Kunming has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

When to fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kunming in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kunming, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAN to KMG around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Kunming is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a visit to Guiyang will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Jiaxiu Tower, Hongfu Temple and Guizhou Provincial Museum.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in China, head for Lijiang, about 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming. Viewing Platform of Lion Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool Park and Lashi Lake are highlights.

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