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£272+ 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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Sun 13/912:35
LHR
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KMG
1 stop19h 15m
XiamenAir
Tue 13/1020:10
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 22/7£393
Sun 13/911:00
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop16h 40m
China Southern
Tue 13/1008:15
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 23/7£472
Thu 20/820:25
LHR
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KMG
1 stop32h 10m
Air China
Thu 27/815:30
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop35h 55m
Air China
Deal found 21/7£528
Thu 20/812:35
LGW
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KMG
1 stop18h 40m
Air China
Thu 27/807:00
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 05m
Air China
Deal found 21/7£536
Sun 13/922:00
LGW
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KMG
1 stop17h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 13/1016:05
KMG
-
LGW
2 stops21h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/7£546
Fri 21/820:20
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop17h 55m
Air China
Fri 28/819:55
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop29h 10m
Air China
Deal found 20/7£549
Fri 13/1111:35
LGW
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KMG
1 stop29h 25m
Air China
Tue 17/1116:15
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop22h 05m
Air China
Deal found 22/7£555
Mon 23/1122:00
LHR
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KMG
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1113:15
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£576
Fri 21/820:25
LHR
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KMG
1 stop17h 50m
Air China
Fri 28/807:00
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 25m
Air China
Deal found 20/7£582
Sun 13/921:20
LHR
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KMG
2 stops19h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 13/1006:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/7£596
Sun 6/922:05
LHR
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KMG
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/908:15
KMG
-
LHR
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£653
Mon 23/1109:50
LCY
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KMG
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1119:20
KMG
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LCY
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£937

Find flight deals to Kunming

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 23 July 2026.

Return from

£393

One-way from

£272

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

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Average price

£819
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 13/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • London to Kunming
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30/8
  • 30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 25m total
  • London to Kunming
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Cheapest return flight

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

17:55-17:25

1 stop16h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 13/10

16:05-06:40

2 stops21h 35m

£547

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 21/8

20:20-21:15

1 stop17h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 28/8

19:55-18:05

1 stop29h 10m

£549

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

11:35-15:30

1 stop20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 14/9

02:35-07:25

2 stops35h 50m

£571

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 23/11

22:00-23:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/11

13:15-19:10

1 stop37h 55m

£576

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

17:00-21:55

1 stop20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/11

20:30-13:50

2 stops25h 20m

£587

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

21:20-23:20

2 stops19h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 13/10

06:55-18:40

1 stop18h 45m

£596

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 21/8

22:00-23:00

1 stop18h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 28/8

17:55-07:25

2 stops44h 30m

£652

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

22:05-18:40

1 stop37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 15/9

08:15-22:10

2 stops20h 55m

£653

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 12/12

10:05-15:30

3 stops45h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 23/12

20:15-06:30

1 stop18h 15m

£660
Fastest return journey

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

09:50-10:35

1 stop16h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/11

20:15-06:30

1 stop18h 15m

£662

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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 18 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 £395
Air China
Air China
From £437
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £388
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £766

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 23 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
164 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

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
164 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

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
156 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

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
164 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

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 £81, while return flights cost around £171.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £219, 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 15 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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