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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming from £282

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — KMG
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 April 2026.

Tue 19/521:30
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop18h 55m
China Southern
Tue 26/508:15
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 4/4£532
Thu 24/920:20
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop15h 30m
Air China
Tue 13/1019:40
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Deal found 5/4£542
Fri 25/920:20
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop15h 30m
Air China
Tue 13/1019:40
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Deal found 2/4£563
Thu 24/911:35
LGW
-
KMG
2 stops20h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 13/1018:10
KMG
-
LGW
2 stops19h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4£597
Sat 6/621:30
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Sun 14/613:15
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop24h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 5/4£613
Fri 29/511:35
LGW
-
KMG
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/614:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£621
Wed 27/511:35
LGW
-
KMG
2 stops22h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 14/622:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop23h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/4£633
Sun 3/517:55
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop16h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 10/514:30
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop31h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4£635
Wed 10/611:35
LGW
-
KMG
2 stops20h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 14/622:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop23h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4£635

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Kunming (KMG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£532

One-way from

£282

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£404
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • London to Kunming
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17/4
  • 17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • London to Kunming
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

11:35-20:50

2 stops26h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 16/6

14:05-15:00

1 stop31h 55m

£621

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 10/6

11:35-14:50

2 stops20h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/6

22:05-15:00

1 stop23h 55m

£635

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

18:00-18:55

2 stops17h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/6

18:10-15:00

2 stops27h 50m

£638

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

11:35-23:20

2 stops28h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 7/6

22:05-06:40

1 stop39h 35m

£666
Fastest return journey

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

12:35-14:15

1 stop18h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 16/6

19:40-06:55

1 stop18h 15m

£682

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

11:35-15:00

2 stops20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 16/6

16:05-15:00

2 stops29h 55m

£685

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

18:00-23:20

2 stops22h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 19/5

22:15-15:00

1 stop23h 45m

£715
Cheapest one-way

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

13:30-10:40

2 stops38h 10m

£282

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

11:10-12:10

1 stop18h 00m

£382
Fastest single journey

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 18/4

21:30-21:00

1 stop16h 30m

£382

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £517.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m.

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 6 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Kunming Changshui (KMG) if they book a flight to Kunming from London Gatwick. On average, Kunming Changshui has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 1 airline. Kunming Changshui is conveniently located just 14.8 mi from Kunming’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming?

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming can take about 20h 15m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £635. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming is about 5411 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming round-trip from £456.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Kunming?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Kunming.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Kunming?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Kunming by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Kunming

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£456Average£459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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