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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $372. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Kunming.$245 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with 9 Air.Outbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Kunming on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.

Kunming.$256 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with 9 Air.Outbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Kunming on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.

Kunming.$318 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with 9 Air.Outbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Kunming on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.

Kunming.$324 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with China Eastern and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Kunming on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Kunming.$372 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Lucky Air.Outbound direct flight with Lucky Air departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Lucky Air departs from Kunming on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.

Kunming.$372 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with 9 Air.Outbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Kunming on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.

Kunming.$374 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Lucky Air.Outbound direct flight with Lucky Air departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Lucky Air departs from Kunming on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.

Kunming.$512 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Kunming on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.

Kunming.$513 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Kunming on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.

Kunming.$523 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Kunming on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

Kunming.$525 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Kunming on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $525, select.

Kunming.$529 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Kunming on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.

Kunming.$686 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Kunming on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $686, select.

Kunming.$807 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Fri, 21 May.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Kunming on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $807, select.

Kunming.$822 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Kunming on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $822, select.

Kunming.$933 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Kunming on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $933, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Kunming

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Guangzhou to Kunming: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guangzhou to Kunming below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kunming.

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Guangzhou to Kunming: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$245
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airline	Sichuan Airlines
Average flights per week	301

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Guangzhou to Kunming?

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Kunming is $245. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Kunming?

2 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Kunming.

Which airlines fly direct from Guangzhou to Kunming?

Sichuan Airlines, China Southern and China Eastern fly direct from Guangzhou to Kunming.

How many flights are there a week from Guangzhou to Kunming?

As of June 2026, there are 301 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Kunming.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Kunming?

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Kunming is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport on Monday, 31 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Kunming?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kunming but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kunming?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kunming is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming with?

Currently, 9 Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guangzhou.
You can take your pick of 134 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAN to KMG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport, so getting to Kunming (and then exploring more of China!) is a breeze. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
Kunming Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CAN to KMG flights. A dependable 95.87% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and KMG:
- Haikou Airport
- Yibin Airport
- Zhaotong Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Kunming Airport (KMG)

Right now, $133 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $245. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAN to KMG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from CAN to KMG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN reach their destination on time.
Guangzhou Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)

The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KMG instead:

When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)

June is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kunming in March.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kunming Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAN to KMG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

Guiyang is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kunming. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.