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Cheap flights from London to Kunming from £252

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — KMG
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 August 2026.

Sun 13/912:35 -
1 stop23h 15m
Tue 13/1020:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 6/8£383
Mon 21/922:00 -
1 stop32h 00m
Tue 6/1017:10 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 6/8£418
Sun 13/911:00 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 13/1008:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 10/8£450
Wed 30/919:15 -
1 stop21h 40m
Thu 29/1007:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 10/8£469
Mon 31/820:20 -
1 stop15h 30m
Wed 30/907:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 6/8£483
Sun 20/920:50 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 30/907:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 6/8£484
Sat 29/821:30 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sat 5/918:35 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 7/8£487
Fri 6/1121:30 -
1 stop30h 25m
Sat 21/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 6/8£488
Wed 19/811:15 -
1 stop24h 20m
Wed 16/907:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 6/8£489
Fri 4/922:10 -
1 stop19h 10m
Fri 18/920:00 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 6/8£490
Fri 4/922:00 -
1 stop16h 15m
Fri 18/920:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 6/8£491
Sun 13/922:00 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 13/1016:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 6/8£495

Find 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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£383

One-way from

£252

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£539
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 13/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • London to Kunming
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • London to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Kunming that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
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LondonKunming

LHR London Heathrow - KMG Kunming Changshui

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/11

21:30-11:55

1 stop30h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/11

22:35-18:35

1 stop28h 00m

£488

LondonKunming

LGW London Gatwick - KMG Kunming Changshui

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

11:35-17:05

2 stops22h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 6/10

18:10-06:40

2 stops19h 30m

£501

LondonKunming

LHR London Heathrow - KMG Kunming Changshui

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

21:00-19:45

1 stop15h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 5/9

20:00-19:20

1 stop30h 20m

£514

LondonKunming

LGW London Gatwick - KMG Kunming Changshui

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

11:15-18:35

1 stop24h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 7/9

22:20-18:05

1 stop26h 45m

£515

LondonKunming

LGW London Gatwick - KMG Kunming Changshui

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

17:10-20:20

1 stop20h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 29/10

20:15-06:30

1 stop18h 15m

£523

LondonKunming

LGW London Gatwick - KMG Kunming Changshui

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

10:30-17:05

2 stops22h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 19/11

18:10-06:30

2 stops20h 20m

£534

LondonKunming

LHR London Heathrow - KMG Kunming Changshui

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 23/11

21:10-15:20

1 stop34h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 29/11

13:15-19:10

1 stop37h 55m

£536

LondonKunming

LHR London Heathrow - KMG Kunming Changshui

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

19:35-23:10

1 stop20h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 29/10

06:30-17:50

1 stop19h 20m

£541

LondonKunming

LHR London Heathrow - KMG Kunming Changshui

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

21:20-23:20

2 stops19h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 13/10

06:55-18:40

1 stop18h 45m

£542

LondonKunming

LHR London Heathrow - KMG Kunming Changshui

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

22:40-10:20

1 stop28h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 6/9

22:20-20:25

1 stop29h 05m

£542

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kunming

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

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 £384). Flying from London to Kunming in July is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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 to Kunming?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Kunming flights typically cost between £501 and £728 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £383 on XiamenAir (13 Sept–13 Oct).

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 30% 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.

Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £395.

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 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?

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

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 11 August 2026.
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
7.4
Good
160 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
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.
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
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.
China Southern
7.3
Good
173 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
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.

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 24h 20m. Fly via China Southern, Air China, or Shenzhen Airlines 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 £395, 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 £433 and £759, respectively. These flights start at 28% 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 £384). Flying from London to Kunming in July is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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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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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£395Average£453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£433Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£759Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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