Flying from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kunming.
Pack your bags and choose from 91 weekly Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KMG to TFU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Travel nonstop to Chengdu with these top carriers and get to know this exciting part of China:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is China Eastern.
Air China leads the way as the most punctual carrier for KMG to TFU flights, with 97.95% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KMG and TFU:
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport
Dehong Mangshi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight is Rs19,796. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs34,732. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KMG to TFU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KMG to TFU.
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Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from KMG make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Central Kunming to Kunming Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near KMG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're arriving on a late Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TFU:
Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Chengdu. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Kunming Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KMG to TFU around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Tianshui is another sought-after destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without dropping by Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.













