Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kunming (TFU–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Air China and Kunming Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 30m. 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 | 1h10-1h25 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 32N | 1h30-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 14 | 738 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 7 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 1h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
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 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | 112 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 15m | 1h 20m |
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, Kunming Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to KMG is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xishuangbanna Gasa, Dehong Mangshi and Nanning Wuxu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO).