Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kunming one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
You can choose from seven weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport flights. The 16:50 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Eastern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SGN to KMG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Kunming (and then exploring more of China!) is a cinch with China Eastern. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport.
China Eastern has the highest passenger demand on this route.
China Eastern leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SGN to KMG flights, with 88.52% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SGN and KMG:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
Haikou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport flight is Rs36,575. A round-trip fare is currently Rs74,620. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from SGN to KMG by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SGN to KMG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights that take off from Ho Chi Minh City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KMG instead:
Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
The street address for KMG is 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport to central Kunming has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kunming in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kunming Airport, think about the type 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 SGN to KMG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guiyang is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kunming. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
