Flying from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Beijing and Kunming are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from PKX to KMG start from 07:00 — the earliest with China United Airlines. The last departure is at 21:30 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 113 weekly Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PKX to KMG flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
There are direct flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport, so getting to Kunming (and then touring more of China!) is a breeze. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
China Eastern is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 95.08% of services arriving as scheduled, Beijing Capital Airlines has the best on-time record for PKX to KMG flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PKX and KMG:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
At the moment, $160 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $316. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from PKX to KMG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
87% of flights departing from Beijing Daxing Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PKX.
Beijing Daxing Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to PKX? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
Consider booking a hotel near KMG if you're on a late Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport to the centre of Kunming has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kunming in March.
Lock in your flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Kunming Airport for May if you want to explore Kunming during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PKX to KMG in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Kunming has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a visit to Guiyang will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Lijiang is another standout destination in China and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming. No trip is complete without dropping by Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.