Cheap flights from London to Kunming from £271

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 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — KMG
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from London to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£462

One-way from

£271

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£561
18/9-2/10
  • 18/9-2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • London to Kunming
22/11
  • 22/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • London to Kunming
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Thu 18/911:35LGW - KMG
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1022:05KMG - LGW
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£462
Thu 18/922:40LHR - KMG
1 stop29h 55mAir China
Thu 2/1007:00KMG - LHR
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 26/8£472
Mon 20/1022:05LHR - KMG
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1121:20KMG - LHR
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£479
Thu 18/921:20LHR - KMG
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1022:05KMG - LHR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£491
Mon 20/1011:35LGW - KMG
2 stops22h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 22/1116:20KMG - LGW
2 stops22h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8£526
Thu 18/920:25LHR - KMG
1 stop15h 15mAir China
Fri 26/916:30KMG - LHR
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Deal found 26/8£530
Fri 10/1022:00LHR - KMG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1020:30KMG - LHR
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£535
Thu 18/911:35LGW - KMG
2 stops20h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 2/1016:20KMG - LGW
2 stops29h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8£538
Thu 18/911:35LGW - KMG
1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 25/922:05KMG - LGW
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8£548
Thu 18/911:35LGW - KMG
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/922:05KMG - LGW
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£551
Thu 11/922:40LHR - KMG
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Fri 19/919:55KMG - LHR
2 stops20h 05mAir China
Deal found 26/8£557
Thu 18/912:00LGW - KMG
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Fri 26/915:45KMG - LGW
1 stop33h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 26/8£564

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Price

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 18/9

11:35-14:55

2 stops20h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/10

22:05-15:10

1 stop24h 05m

£462

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

22:40-11:35

1 stop29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/10

07:00-20:30

1 stop20h 30m

£472

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

22:05-10:45

1 stop29h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 22/11

21:20-19:10

1 stop29h 50m

£479

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

21:20-23:25

2 stops19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/10

22:05-18:40

1 stop27h 35m

£491

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

21:00-00:50

1 stop19h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

16:50-19:40

1 stop34h 50m

£505

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 21/2

11:40-21:55

2 stops50h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

13:05-06:55

2 stops25h 50m

£522

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 20/10

11:35-16:55

2 stops22h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 22/11

16:20-06:30

2 stops22h 10m

£526

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

09:05-15:05

2 stops22h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

15:45-17:50

1 stop34h 05m

£528

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

20:25-18:40

1 stop15h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 26/9

16:30-20:15

1 stop34h 45m

£530

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 10/10

22:00-21:15

1 stop16h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 17/10

20:30-20:00

1 stop30h 30m

£535

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kunming on Cheapflights.

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

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

Xi'an (XIY) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £400.

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

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

Flights via Beijing (PKX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 45m.

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

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

Flights via Beijing (PKX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

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 27 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern from London to Kunming have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    If you book a flight to Kunming from London, you will be flying to Kunming Changshui, which is the city’s only airport. Kunming Changshui (KMG) is located 14.8 mi from the center of Kunming. There are 0 flights from London to Kunming Changshui per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Kunming?

    There are many flights that can get you from London to Kunming in 22h 20m. Fly via Air China or China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance between London and Kunming is about 5411 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £388, China Southern will fly you from London to Kunming and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £396 and £406, respectively. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Kunming one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £287. Tianjin Airlines flights start at £294 while deals on China Eastern start at £488 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Kunming?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 3 airlines flying from London to Kunming

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from London to Kunming. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£388Average£453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£396Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£406Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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