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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming from £311

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.
LHR — KMG
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Mon 11/522:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop30h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 2/619:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/3£475
Fri 8/522:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop16h 15m
Tianjin Airlines
Thu 28/522:20
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 40m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 30/3£495
Tue 28/421:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Tue 5/514:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£499
Sun 31/519:15
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Wed 10/608:30
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 1/4£506
Fri 15/522:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/509:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£524
Tue 28/421:20
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop18h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 5/511:50
KMG
-
LHR
2 stops37h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£540
Mon 20/422:10
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 25/514:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 29/3£543
Thu 24/921:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop33h 30m
China Southern
Tue 13/1018:35
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 2/4£549
Fri 8/522:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/509:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£561
Sat 2/521:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Mon 8/608:30
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£564

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£311

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,151
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 11/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • London to Kunming
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Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • London to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 16/6

19:45-20:00

1 stop31h 15m

£605

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

21:20-14:50

2 stops34h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 17/5

11:50-18:40

2 stops37h 50m

£639
Fastest return journey

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

21:20-23:20

2 stops19h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 8/6

07:30-20:55

2 stops20h 25m

£777

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

14:45-21:05

3 stops23h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 19/6

06:55-20:55

2 stops21h 00m

£791

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 26/5

19:45-20:00

1 stop31h 15m

£805

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 26/5

19:45-20:00

1 stop31h 15m

£825
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

22:00-21:15

1 stop16h 15m

£318

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:05-18:40

1 stop37h 35m

£342

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

07:00-14:50

3 stops24h 50m

£348

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Tue 28/4

21:20-18:55

2 stops38h 35m

£361

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming (average of £403). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £909). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

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 2 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines,China Southern, andAir China from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.3
Good
145 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 Heathrow?

    Located just 14.8 mi from the city center, Kunming Changshui is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kunming from London Heathrow. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Kunming Changshui (KMG) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from London Heathrow from 3 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming can take about 29h 15m. Shenzhen Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £605. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming is about 5413 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming round-trip?

    China Southern, at £402, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air China and Hainan Airlines. China Southern is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming (average of £403). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £909). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£402Average£461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£440Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£654Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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