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.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CAN make it to their destination as scheduled 86.05% of the time.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to 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.