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, Air China 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 £72, while return flights cost around £97.

How much is a return flight to Kunming?

A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £183, however they can be found for as little as £97.

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 (17 hours 40 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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Mon 29/1217:40LHR - KMG

1 stop19h 00mAir China

Wed 14/121:10KMG - LHR

1 stop30h 30mAir China

Deal found 16/12£636

Mon 29/1206:55LGW - KMG

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/123:00KMG - LGW

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£642

Mon 29/1221:30LHR - KMG

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/106:55KMG - LHR

2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£654

Mon 29/1217:00LGW - KMG

1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern

Wed 14/122:05KMG - LGW

1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12£759

Tue 23/1222:00LHR - KMG

1 stop28h 35mChina Southern

Fri 26/1206:55KMG - LHR

1 stop19h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12£798

Tue 23/1221:00LHR - KMG

2 stops34h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 26/1218:10KMG - LHR

2 stops31h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/12£1,033

Wed 24/1221:10LHR - KMG

1 stop34h 10mAir China

Sun 4/115:45KMG - LHR

1 stop34h 05mAir China

Deal found 17/12£1,185

Wed 24/1221:30LHR - KMG

1 stop30h 25mChina Southern

Sat 3/122:45KMG - LHR

1 stop23h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£1,256

Wed 24/1221:10LHR - KMG

1 stop30h 55mShenzhen Airlines

Sun 4/113:15KMG - LHR

1 stop37h 55mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 16/12£1,297

Wed 24/1211:05LGW - KMG

1 stop25h 10mAir China

Sat 3/119:20KMG - LGW

1 stop18h 15mAir China

Deal found 17/12£1,612

Fri 19/1211:35LGW - KMG

1 stop18h 55mAir China

Sat 3/111:20KMG - LGW

1 stop26h 15mAir China

Deal found 16/12£1,828

Wed 24/1211:35LGW - KMG

1 stop19h 35mAir China

Sun 4/117:25KMG - LGW

2 stops21h 30mAir China

Deal found 17/12£1,916

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Thu 22/122:00LHR - KMG

1 stop29h 55mChina Southern

Mon 26/106:55KMG - LHR

1 stop18h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£458

Sat 21/217:00LGW - KMG

1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern

Sun 1/320:30KMG - LGW

1 stop25h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12£517

Sat 21/221:00LHR - KMG

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/309:45KMG - LHR

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£532

Thu 22/111:05LGW - KMG

1 stop25h 10mAir China

Mon 26/121:10KMG - LGW

2 stops40h 25mAir China

Deal found 15/12£597

Mon 29/1217:40LHR - KMG

1 stop19h 00mAir China

Wed 14/121:10KMG - LHR

1 stop30h 30mAir China

Deal found 16/12£636

Mon 29/1221:30LHR - KMG

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/120:40KMG - LHR

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£654

Thu 22/117:40LHR - KMG

1 stop36h 50mAir China

Mon 26/121:20KMG - LHR

2 stops30h 55mAir China

Deal found 15/12£667

Mon 29/1217:00LGW - KMG

1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern

Wed 14/122:05KMG - LGW

1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12£759

Mon 29/1206:55LGW - KMG

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/106:55KMG - LGW

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£713

Thu 12/317:00LGW - KMG

1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern

Sun 22/320:05KMG - LGW

1 stop25h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12£2,088

Sat 21/208:40LCY - KMG

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/313:15KMG - LCY

2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£3,534

Thu 12/309:40LCY - KMG

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/312:20KMG - LCY

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£3,633

Mon 29/1209:50LCY - KMG

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/112:20KMG - LCY

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£4,000

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Fri 19/1211:35LGW - KMG

1 stop18h 55mAir China

Sat 3/111:20KMG - LGW

1 stop26h 15mAir China

Deal found 16/12£1,828

Tue 23/1222:00LHR - KMG

1 stop28h 35mChina Southern

Fri 26/1206:55KMG - LHR

1 stop19h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12£798

Tue 23/1221:00LHR - KMG

2 stops36h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 26/1222:15KMG - LHR

1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/12£1,033

Wed 24/1211:05LGW - KMG

1 stop25h 10mAir China

Sat 3/119:20KMG - LGW

1 stop18h 15mAir China

Deal found 17/12£1,612

Mon 29/1217:40LHR - KMG

1 stop19h 00mAir China

Wed 14/121:10KMG - LHR

1 stop30h 30mAir China

Deal found 16/12£636

Mon 29/1206:55LGW - KMG

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/123:00KMG - LGW

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£642

Mon 29/1221:30LHR - KMG

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/106:55KMG - LHR

2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£654

Mon 29/1217:00LGW - KMG

1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern

Wed 14/122:05KMG - LGW

1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12£759

Mon 29/1209:50LCY - KMG

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/112:20KMG - LCY

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£4,000

Thu 22/122:00LHR - KMG

1 stop35h 35mChina Southern

Mon 26/106:55KMG - LHR

1 stop19h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12£457

Thu 22/111:05LGW - KMG

1 stop25h 10mAir China

Mon 26/121:10KMG - LGW

2 stops40h 25mAir China

Deal found 15/12£597

Thu 22/117:40LHR - KMG

1 stop36h 50mAir China

Mon 26/121:20KMG - LHR

2 stops30h 55mAir China

Deal found 15/12£667

One-way flights to Kunming
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Tue 30/1220:20LGW - KMG

1 stop31h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12£314

Tue 10/221:00LHR - KMG

1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12£328

Tue 30/1213:05LGW - KMG

2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12£361

Tue 10/218:20LHR - KMG

3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12£376

Mon 29/1212:35LGW - KMG

3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12£381

Mon 29/1210:05LGW - KMG

1 stop29h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12£507

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Return from	£457
One-way from	£314
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£685

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London to Kunming

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LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

22:00-11:55

1 stop29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 26/1

06:55-17:00

1 stop18h 05m

£458

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 21/2

17:00-18:45

1 stop17h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 1/3

20:30-14:00

1 stop25h 30m

£517

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

21:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 1/3

09:45-19:40

1 stop17h 55m

£532

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 22/1

11:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 26/1

21:10-05:35

2 stops40h 25m

£597

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 29/12

17:40-20:40

1 stop19h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 14/1

21:10-19:40

1 stop30h 30m

£636

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 29/12

21:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 14/1

20:40-16:35

2 stops27h 55m

£654

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

17:40-14:30

1 stop36h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 26/1

21:20-20:15

2 stops30h 55m

£667

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 29/12

06:55-19:00

2 stops28h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 14/1

06:55-21:35

2 stops22h 40m

£713

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 29/12

17:00-18:50

1 stop17h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 14/1

22:05-14:00

1 stop23h 55m

£759

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

17:00-18:45

1 stop17h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 22/3

20:05-14:00

1 stop25h 55m

£2,088

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How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from London to Kunming takes 20 hours 20 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 China Southern, China Eastern and Air China.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

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

Rainfall in Kunming 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

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

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China Southern

7.5

Good

122 reviews

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1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

China Southern

7.5

Good

122 reviews

China Southern

7.5

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122 reviews

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1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

China Eastern

7.2

Good

178 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

122 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Air China

7.1

Good

129 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

122 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

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, Air China 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 £72, while return flights cost around £97.
How much is a return flight to Kunming?
A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £183, however they can be found for as little as £97.
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 (17 hours 40 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

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FAQs about flying to Kunming

Getting around Kunming

Getting from the Airport to the City

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Kunming?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming?

How much is a return flight to Kunming?

Where does the fastest flight to Kunming depart from?

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