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£243+ Cheap flights to Kunming

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kunming. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 July 2026.

Sun 13/912:35
LHR
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KMG
1 stop23h 15m
XiamenAir
Tue 13/1020:10
KMG
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LHR
1 stop17h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 30/7£392
Sat 29/821:30
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/922:20
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£409
Fri 11/922:00
LHR
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KMG
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/909:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£439
Mon 7/922:00
LHR
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KMG
1 stop32h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 13/914:15
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 29/7£452
Fri 4/922:00
LHR
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KMG
1 stop32h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 13/914:15
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 28/7£471
Fri 4/911:00
LGW
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KMG
1 stop16h 40m
China Southern
Fri 11/910:30
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 26/7£492
Mon 7/911:40
LGW
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KMG
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Sun 13/910:30
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 29/7£494
Sun 13/911:35
LGW
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KMG
2 stops20h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 13/1018:10
KMG
-
LGW
2 stops19h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7£503
Sun 6/922:10
LGW
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KMG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Mon 14/922:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 26/7£504
Sun 13/921:20
LGW
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KMG
1 stop18h 50m
Air China
Tue 13/1019:55
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Deal found 26/7£511
Wed 30/912:35
LGW
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KMG
1 stop16h 00m
Air China
Thu 29/1019:20
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 00m
Air China
Deal found 27/7£512
Sun 13/922:10
LGW
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KMG
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Tue 13/1008:15
KMG
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LGW
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 29/7£519

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Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 30 July 2026.

Return from

£393

One-way from

£243

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£823
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 13/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • London to Kunming
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14/9
  • 14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • London to Kunming
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

21:00-23:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 14/9

07:30-19:20

1 stop18h 50m

£533

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

20:25-11:35

1 stop32h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 29/10

06:30-06:20

1 stop31h 50m

£536

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

22:00-00:50

1 stop19h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 29/10

16:20-14:00

2 stops29h 40m

£587

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

21:55-22:25

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 17/9

08:00-10:20

2 stops33h 20m

£634

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

21:00-21:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/11

22:05-17:30

1 stop27h 25m

£650

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 4/9

22:10-00:20

1 stop19h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 10/9

02:30-22:25

2 stops26h 55m

£652

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

10:30-15:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/11

16:20-06:30

2 stops22h 10m

£673

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

21:00-19:55

1 stop15h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 14/9

16:30-17:05

2 stops31h 35m

£703

LondonKunming

LCY - KMG

LCYKMG

London City

Wed 14/10

09:15-15:45

2 stops23h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 25/10

21:20-18:30

2 stops29h 10m

£935

LondonKunming

LCY - KMG

LCYKMG

London City

Thu 24/12

13:30-20:15

2 stops46h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/1

06:55-08:10

2 stops33h 15m

£1,180

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kunming

How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from London to Kunming takes 18 hours 21 minutes. Flights to Kunming from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kunming?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Kunming are Air China, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

China Southern
China Southern
From £397
Air China
Air China
From £440
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £390
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £770

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Kunming are China Southern, Air China and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kunming. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kunming. Reviews last updated 30 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.4
Good
159 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

FAQs about flying to Kunming

Getting around Kunming

Getting around Kunming is fairly easy and quite enjoyable on foot, but if you really want to experience everything the region has to offer, a car rental would be an ideal option. If you prefer public transport, the city is well connected to the surrounding region via buses and railways, as well as plenty of taxis.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The nearest airport to the city is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and once here you can take advantage of transportation facilities such as the quick and efficient subway line. Or if you prefer, there is a shuttle bus service that has regular routes into the city. There is also a designated taxi rank, but remember to pre-agree the fee with your driver before departing.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming?

    For a flight to Kunming, you will be flying into Kunming Changshui. Kunming Changshui (KMG) is just 14.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kunming if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kunming on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kunming?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kunming.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming?

    Kunming Changshui is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming. One-way flights to Kunming Changshui typically cost £82, while return flights cost around £171.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £199, however they can be found for as little as £171.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kunming depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kunming, London offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Kunming Changshui have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kunming Changshui can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kunming Changshui?

    Yes. Kunming Changshui has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lian Du Hotel is the closest property to Kunming Changshui (0.0 mi away from Kunming Changshui).

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