Travelling from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Shantou and Kunming are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from 28 weekly Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SWA to KMG flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport. Travel nonstop to Kunming with these popular carriers and get to know this amazing part of China:
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 94.82% of services arriving as scheduled, Sichuan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SWA to KMG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SWA and KMG:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changsha Airport
Haikou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
Currently, Rs36,418 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs72,508. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SWA to KMG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport.
Handy information about Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
87% of flights leaving Jieyang Chaoshan Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SWA.
To reach Jieyang Chaoshan Airport from central Shantou, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SWA? If you've booked an early flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
If you have a late Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KMG:
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kunming in March.
Lock in your flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Airport for May if you'd like to explore Kunming during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SWA to KMG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Kunming has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. Around 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a trip to Guiyang will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
