Find cheap airlines flights from Kunming to Xining

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Kunming to Xining, including Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kunming to Xining according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Kunming to Xining: One way flights from $76, round trip flights from $156. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Kunming to Xining are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Kunming to Xining

The distance between Kunming and Xining is approximately 1,272.7 km. It takes around 2 hours 35 minutes on average to fly from Kunming to Xining. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$76
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$156
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,272.7 km
Average flight time2 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlineLucky Air
Flight statistics for the Kunming–Xining route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kunming to Xining (KMG-XNN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ruili Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $76 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KMG to XNN on Fri, Mar 27), while Ruili Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $156 departing on Fri, Mar 20 and returning on Fri, Mar 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kunming to Xining with the following airlines, including: Lucky Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 35 minutes to fly from Kunming (KMG) to Xining (XNN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kunming to Xining is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 26 flight per week flying from Kunming to Xining. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Lucky Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 8L9969 (07:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kunming to Xining, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Mar 27, with one-way flights priced at just $76.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ruili Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xining travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kunming to Xining is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kunming to Xining on March 27, 2026 with Ruili Airlines, with prices starting at $76.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xining, with Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xining Caojiapu International Airport (KMG-XNN) is by far the most common option on this route: Xining Caojiapu International Airport (XNN).
  • The time difference between Xining and Kunming is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Kunming to Xining

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Kunming to Xining?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Kunming to Xining on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Kunming to Xining, with an average price of $113.

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Sichuan Airlines
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Ruili Airlines
$125
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Lucky Air
$137
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China Eastern Airlines
$146
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Kunming to Xining?

Data is based on the number of flights from Kunming to Xining operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most flights from Kunming to Xining, with 7 flight per week.

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How many flights are there each day from Kunming to Xining?

Data is based on the number of flights from Kunming to Xining for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Kunming to Xining depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.