Jieyang (Rongcheng) to Kunming (SWA–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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861 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 45m ago
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3U1405cs
3U Sichuan
738
7:25 AM
CST
10:00 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3857+1
CZ China Southern
738
7:25 AM
CST
10:00 AM
CST
2h 35m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9700
MU China Eastern
738
8:10 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BK2759
BK Potomac Air
738
9:30 AM
CST
12:05 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9708
8L Redhill Aviation
73H
10:25 AM
CST
1:00 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9469
FM Shanghai
738
6:30 PM
CST
9:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9707
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:15 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
2h 25m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3858+1
CZ China Southern
738
11:05 AM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1406cs
3U Sichuan
738
11:05 AM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9470
FM Shanghai
738
3:15 PM
CST
5:40 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BK2760
BK Potomac Air
738
7:35 PM
CST TT1
10:00 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9699
MU China Eastern
738
10:05 PM
CST T1 Red-eye
12:25 AM+1
CST
2h 20m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 4h 25m CZ 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 4h 30m 9CCZGS 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 5m 9CBKCZ A6BKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 5m 9CCACZ 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 5h 10m CZJD MU Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Kunming flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 5h 20m MU 8LDRFM Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Kunming flights
LZO Luzhou (Yunlong) 5h 28m TV 8LMU Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO) to Kunming flights
HGH Hangzhou 5h 45m 9CBKCA 3U8LCA Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 45m 9CCZFM 3UA6BK Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
HFE Hefei 5h 50m 9CJDMU 3U8LBK Hefei (HFE) to Kunming flights
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Jieyang (Rongcheng) to Kunming
6 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 861 mi 2h 35m nonstop

SWA–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Potomac Air and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SWA–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 7 73H 2h35
BK Potomac Air 7 738 2h35
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 7 738 2h35 SkyTeam 3U
FM Shanghai Airlines 7 738 2h30
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 2h30 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, BK, CZ, FM, MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + BK + DR + FM (21 flights/wk, 60%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (14 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SWA to KMG direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SWA to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,427
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kunming from Jieyang (Rongcheng)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric SWA→KMG XMN→KMG HUZ→KMG
Distance from SWA 123 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 9 1
Weekly flights 42 123 7
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 40m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of SWA with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Jieyang (Rongcheng).
SWA: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Jieyang (Rongcheng), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from KMG

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 Climate

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.

SWA–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jieyang (Rongcheng) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SWA
IATA / ICAOSWA / ZGOW
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SWA to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 861 miles.
6 airlines operate flights from SWA to KMG: Redhill Aviation, Potomac Air, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Haikou Meilan and Changsha Huanghua.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KMG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KMG to SWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XMN, HUZ and LCX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SWA to KMG

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Potomac Air, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SWA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SWA to KMG is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,385 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Haikou Meilan and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiamen (XMN), Huizhou (Pingtan) (HUZ) and Longyan (Liancheng) (LCX).