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— KMG
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

£403

One-way from

£301

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£488
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 6/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 40m total
  • London to Kunming
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • London to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 January 2026.

Fri 6/321:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop34h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 17/312:05
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 14/1£403
Sun 15/317:15
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop20h 25m
China Southern
Tue 31/321:05
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£406
Tue 17/322:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop27h 45m
China Southern
Tue 31/317:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£412
Fri 6/321:10
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/319:20
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£423
Fri 6/310:30
LGW
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KMG
1 stop22h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 16/309:45
KMG
-
LGW
2 stops28h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1£424
Sun 1/321:50
LHR
-
KMG
2 stops30h 15m
Tianjin Airlines
Sat 14/320:25
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 15m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 15/1£424
Sat 28/220:20
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop31h 15m
China Southern
Sat 7/307:50
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£428
Sat 28/220:25
LHR
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KMG
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/320:05
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£435
Sun 1/321:10
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop29h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 12/316:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop34h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£445
Sun 15/311:05
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop25h 10m
Air China
Tue 31/319:55
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Deal found 15/1£450
Tue 17/317:50
LHR
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KMG
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/322:20
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£474
Wed 13/512:35
LGW
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KMG
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Mon 18/511:30
KMG
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LGW
1 stop26h 05m
Air China
Deal found 15/1£499

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Price

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:00-15:25

1 stop34h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/3

12:05-16:20

1 stop36h 15m

£403

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

17:15-21:40

1 stop20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 31/3

21:05-18:05

1 stop28h 00m

£406

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

22:00-09:45

1 stop27h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 31/3

17:55-16:15

1 stop29h 20m

£412

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

19:20-15:55

1 stop28h 35m

£423

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

10:30-16:40

1 stop22h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

17:05-06:30

1 stop21h 25m

£424

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

10:30-16:40

1 stop22h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/3

17:00-06:30

1 stop21h 30m

£424

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:50-12:05

2 stops30h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 14/3

20:25-19:40

1 stop31h 15m

£424

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

20:20-11:35

1 stop31h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

07:50-17:20

1 stop17h 30m

£428

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

20:25-10:15

1 stop29h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

20:05-19:10

1 stop31h 05m

£435

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:50-12:05

2 stops30h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

13:20-19:40

2 stops38h 20m

£439

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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 31 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.

China Southern
China Southern
From £381
Air China
Air China
From £398
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £408
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £562

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

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 16 January 2026.
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
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
189 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
Air China
7.2
Good
137 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

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 £117.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £252, however they can be found for as little as £117.

  • 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 50 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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