Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Beijing takes around 3.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kunming and Beijing?

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The flight distance between Kunming and Beijing is 2095 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Beijing. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hebei Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, Penang, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Seoul, Budapest, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Chengdu, Singapore, Tokyo, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Los Angeles, Toronto, Manila, Sydney.

Question 6

What airports are near Kunming?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Panzhihua Bao anying, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin.

Question 7

What airports are near Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kunming and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Beijing with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Beijing?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming and Beijing, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kunming and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Kunming and Beijing, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kunming?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Panzhihua Bao anying, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin

Question 12

How many airports are there near Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Beijing depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Beijing arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kunming and Beijing depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kunming and Beijing arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£79
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£145
Cheapest round-trip	£147
Average round-trip	£165
Nonstop flights in September	£73 – £446

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Express (Line 机场线) to Dongzhimen	20-25 min	¥25; flat fare	every 10 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to city center
Airport Bus (multiple routes)	40-90 min	¥16 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	40-90 min	¥100 – ¥150; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	40-90 min	¥90 – ¥180; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao	19-25 min	¥35; flat fare	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to south Beijing
Airport Bus (multiple routes)	50-120 min	¥40 – ¥50; varies by route	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city destinations
Taxi	50-120 min	¥150 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
Ride-hailing (Didi)	50-120 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hebei Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Xiamen Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	3	---	4	1	3
Air China	---	3	1	2	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	---	1	---	---
Hainan Airlines	1	---	1	1	1	---	---
Hebei Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Xiamen Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-6°C
February	5°C	-3°C
March	14°C	2°C
April	21°C	9°C
May	28°C	15°C
June	33°C	20°C
July	33°C	22°C
August	31°C	21°C
September	27°C	16°C
October	19°C	9°C
November	10°C	1°C
December	2°C	-4°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Shenzhen Airlines	CSZ	ZH	Yes

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