How long is the flight from London to Kunming?

There are many flights that can get you from London to Kunming in 17h 45m. Fly via China Southern, China Eastern, or Air China 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 £403, 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 Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £442 and £774, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from London to Kunming?

The most popular flight routes from London to Kunming are London Heathrow - Kunming Changshui, London Gatwick - Kunming Changshui and London City - Kunming Changshui.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Kunming?

When booking a flight from London to Kunming, you may want to consider flying on China Southern, Air China or Hainan Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to KMG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Kunming as you normally would.

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.

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

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kunming (average of £392). Flying from London to Kunming in August is currently the most expensive (average of £815). 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.

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kunming on Cheapflights.

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

Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £403.

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

Flights via Chengdu (TFU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 25m.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

See what other customers who have flown with Air China,China Southern, 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.

Air China

7.5

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1 / 7

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Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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Air China

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guoliang,May 2026

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China Southern

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Air China

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Air China

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guoliang,May 2026

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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 17h 45m. Fly via China Southern, China Eastern, or Air China 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 £403, 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 Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £442 and £774, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most popular routes from London to Kunming?
The most popular flight routes from London to Kunming are London Heathrow - Kunming Changshui, London Gatwick - Kunming Changshui and London City - Kunming Changshui.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Kunming?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kunming (average of £392). Flying from London to Kunming in August is currently the most expensive (average of £815). 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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Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £403.

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Flights via Chengdu (TFU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 25m.

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

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Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 38m.

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