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£414+ Cheap flights to Kunming

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2025, 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 11 November 2025.

Return from

£396

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£490
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 27/2-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • London to Kunming
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kunming. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 November 2025.

Thu 20/1122:00LHR - KMG
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Sun 7/1222:35KMG - LHR
1 stop28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 8/11£414
Thu 20/1111:05LGW - KMG
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Sun 7/1221:20KMG - LGW
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/11£419
Thu 20/1110:30LGW - KMG
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1216:20KMG - LGW
2 stops29h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/11£431
Thu 13/1110:30LGW - KMG
2 stops22h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1218:10KMG - LGW
2 stops27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/11£431
Thu 13/1121:30LHR - KMG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Sun 7/1206:55KMG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/11£438
Mon 10/1121:30LHR - KMG
1 stop32h 50mChina Southern
Fri 21/1117:35KMG - LHR
1 stop33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 9/11£439
Thu 13/1121:00LHR - KMG
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1218:10KMG - LHR
2 stops31h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11£461
Thu 20/1114:45LHR - KMG
2 stops23h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1207:10KMG - LHR
1 stop18h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/11£501
Thu 13/1111:05LGW - KMG
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Sun 7/1221:20KMG - LGW
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Deal found 10/11£505
Thu 13/1119:20LHR - KMG
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:45KMG - LHR
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£514
Mon 10/1111:05LGW - KMG
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Fri 21/1121:20KMG - LGW
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/11£620
Mon 22/1211:05LGW - KMG
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/120:30KMG - LGW
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£1,095

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

11:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 7/12

21:20-06:55

1 stop17h 35m

£419

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 19/2

11:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 3/3

21:20-06:55

1 stop17h 35m

£422

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

10:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 7/12

16:20-14:00

2 stops29h 40m

£431

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

17:00-19:00

1 stop18h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 13/2

20:30-14:00

1 stop25h 30m

£442

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

22:00-23:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 13/2

08:30-17:55

1 stop17h 25m

£444

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

22:00-23:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 3/3

07:00-18:35

1 stop19h 35m

£444

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

21:50-12:05

2 stops30h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/2

13:20-19:40

2 stops38h 20m

£453

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

21:50-12:05

2 stops30h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/2

13:20-19:40

2 stops38h 20m

£453

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:30-18:55

1 stop37h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/3

22:35-18:35

1 stop28h 00m

£458

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

22:00-23:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

07:00-18:35

1 stop19h 35m

£458

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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 58 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, Air China and China Eastern.

China Southern
China Southern
From £388
Air China
Air China
From £405
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £412
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £572

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

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

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 11 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China. 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
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

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
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
175 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

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.
Air China
7.1
Good
122 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

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.

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 £73, while return flights cost around £138.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £140, however they can be found for as little as £138.

  • 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 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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