Traveling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport takes 2 hours 24 minutes (on average). Kunming's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Guangzhou.
Each week, there are 186 flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. The earliest flight from CAN to KMG is at 03:00 and the latest is at 23:40.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Kunming (and discovering more of China!) is a breeze with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Haikou Meilan International Airport is a sought-after stop between CAN and KMG.
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within China. You will need a valid identity document however, like a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've found cheap ticket from CAN to KMG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
C$123 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Return flights start from C$253. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flight tickets from CAN to KMG, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from CAN to KMG. There's no need to search every day to see whether fares have fallen. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
To reach Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes around 36 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
After a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Reserve a hotel near KMG if you have a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
Kunming Changshui International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Kunming. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kunming. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from CAN to KMG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kunming
As soon as you've locked in your flights from CAN to KMG, you'll want to find a place to stay in Kunming. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
回回营村 and 昆明中国空军抗日战争殉国将士墓 are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Kunming to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at 幻境空间（昆明店）.
Complete your Kunming trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Kunming Changshui International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Kunming.
