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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $195. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Kunming.$195 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 3, returning Tue, Jul 7.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Changsha on Fri, Jul 3, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Kunming on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Changsha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Kunming.$196 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 23, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departing from Changsha on Tue, Jun 23, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departing from Kunming on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Changsha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
Kunming.$873 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Wed, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Changsha on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Kunming on Wed, Oct 7, arriving in Changsha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $873, select.
Kunming.$1,275 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departing from Changsha on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departing from Kunming on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Changsha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,275, select.
Kunming.$1,761 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 11, returning Sat, Nov 21.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Changsha on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Kunming on Sat, Nov 21, arriving in Changsha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,761, select.
Kunming.$2,706 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 11, returning Mon, Dec 21.Round-trip flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departing from Changsha on Fri, Dec 11, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departing from Kunming on Mon, Dec 21, arriving in Changsha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,706, select.

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Changsha to Kunming: Alternative routes

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Changsha to Kunming: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$195
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week152

Finding cheap flights from Changsha to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Changsha to Kunming is $195. 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.
2 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Changsha to Kunming.
China Eastern, China Express and Tibet Airlines fly direct from Changsha to Kunming.
There are 152 flights per week flying from Changsha to Kunming, as of June 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Changsha to Kunming is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

Traveling from Changsha Airport (CSX) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Changsha and Kunming are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • There are 89 Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport flights every week.

  • To ensure you catch your CSX to KMG flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport, so getting to Kunming (and then exploring more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • China Eastern is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • Hainan Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for CSX to KMG flights, with 98.36% of services landing as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CSX and KMG:

    • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    • Chongqing Airport

    • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Changsha Airport (CSX) to Kunming Airport (KMG)

  • $86 is the lowest price for a one-way Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport flight. A return flight starts at $195. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CSX to KMG if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CSX to KMG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Changsha Airport (CSX)

  • CSX is located at Changsha Ave.

  • 87% of flights departing from Changsha Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of CSX.

  • Changsha Airport is around 27 kilometers from central Changsha. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CSX:

Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)

When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kunming in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Changsha Airport to Kunming Airport for May if you'd like to explore Kunming during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CSX to KMG in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Kunming is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 434 kilometers north-east of Kunming, a trip to Guiyang will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.

  • If you want to check out another side of China, head for Lijiang, about 338 kilometers north-west of Kunming. Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley are highlights.

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