Kunming to Chengdu (Jianyang) (KMG–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KMG–TFU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Air China and Kunming Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 15 | 320, 737 | 1h10-1h35 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 319, 32N | 1h20 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→TFU | DLU→TFU | LJG→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 168 mi | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 38 | 70 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 25m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.
The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
KMG–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to TFU
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air China, Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to TFU is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dehong Mangshi, Lijiang Sanyi and Xishuangbanna Gasa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) and Lijiang (LJG).