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Flights from Beijing to Kunming

Nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to Kunming (KMG) take about 3h 7m (2,094 km). Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $99 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Beijing to Kunming

Carriers on PEK–KMG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen✈ Sichuan Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Lucky Airnonstop fare seen✈ Shandong Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Beijing to Kunming fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $99 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$11030 Oct 2026 · Sichuan Airlines—
Nov 2026$998 Nov 2026 · Air China—
Dec 2026$10321 Dec 2026—
Jan 2027$1435 Jan 2027 · Lucky Air—
Feb 2027$17820 Feb 2027—
Mar 2027$33622 Mar 2027 · Air China$268 · 1 stop22 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$3428 Apr 2027 · Air China$333 · 1 stop8 Apr 2027
Jul 2027$3421 Jul 2027 · Air China—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $99 for November 2026, $103 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Beijing to Kunming, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Beijing to Kunming flights

How long is the flight from Beijing to Kunming?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Kunming (KMG) takes about 3h 7m, covering 2,094 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Beijing from Kunming by air?
The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2,094 km (1,301 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Beijing to Kunming?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEK–KMG route include Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and Shandong Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Beijing to Kunming cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEK–KMG was $99 USD with Air China (nonstop), departing 8 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Kunming?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $99 one-way, against $342 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Kunming?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kunming visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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