Quanzhou to Kunming (JJN–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JJN–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Xiamen Air and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 980 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 10 | 737 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | 3U |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 4 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| BK Potomac Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Quanzhou
| Metric | JJN→KMG | XMN→KMG | FOC→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JJN | – | 34 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 9 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 123 | 81 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 40m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
JJN: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Quanzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.
Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.
Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.
JJN–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JJN to KMG
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Xiamen Air, Ruili Airlines, Potomac Air, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JJN to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JJN to KMG is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 980 miles (1,577 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zhuhai Jinwan, Changsha Huanghua and Nanning Wuxu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiamen (XMN), Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) and Longyan (Liancheng) (LCX).