Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kunming (TFU–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 16 | 737, 738 | 1h25-1h33 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 32N | 1h35-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 737 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 7 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 3 | 737 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→KMG | CTU→KMG | MIG→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | 56 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 15m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
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.
TFU–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to KMG
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air China, Ruili Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to KMG ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LNJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO).