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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kunming from £258

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — KMG
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Kunming

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Kunming flight deals. Data was last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£417

One-way from

£258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£562
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/9-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Kunming
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Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Thu 18/912:00LGW - KMG
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Wed 22/1014:40KMG - LGW
1 stop23h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/8£417
Thu 18/921:00LHR - KMG
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Wed 22/1007:25KMG - LHR
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 17/8£426
Thu 2/1021:00LHR - KMG
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Thu 9/1007:25KMG - LHR
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/8£429
Thu 2/1011:25LGW - KMG
1 stop24h 00mAir China
Thu 9/1019:30KMG - LGW
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Deal found 18/8£435
Thu 2/1011:35LGW - KMG
2 stops20h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 9/1022:05KMG - LGW
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/8£448
Wed 22/1022:00LHR - KMG
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1116:50KMG - LHR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8£452
Thu 18/918:00LGW - KMG
1 stop21h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 22/1018:10KMG - LGW
2 stops19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/8£456
Wed 20/811:35LGW - KMG
2 stops20h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 3/912:15KMG - LGW
2 stops25h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/8£463
Thu 18/921:20LHR - KMG
2 stops19h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 22/1007:10KMG - LHR
1 stop18h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/8£480
Thu 18/920:25LHR - KMG
2 stops18h 45mAir China
Wed 22/1007:00KMG - LHR
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 17/8£483
Wed 17/911:15LGW - KMG
1 stop24h 10mAir China
Wed 24/919:30KMG - LGW
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Deal found 18/8£506
Sun 28/1221:50LHR - KMG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:50KMG - LHR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8£508

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United Kingdom

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Kunming

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 18/9

12:00-13:35

1 stop18h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 22/10

14:40-07:05

1 stop23h 25m

£417

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

21:00-19:45

1 stop15h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 22/10

07:25-19:00

1 stop18h 35m

£426

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

21:00-19:45

1 stop15h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

07:25-19:00

1 stop18h 35m

£429

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

11:25-18:25

1 stop24h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

19:30-06:55

1 stop18h 25m

£435

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

18:00-21:15

2 stops20h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

15:55-06:30

2 stops21h 35m

£448

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 22/10

22:00-00:45

1 stop19h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 1/11

16:50-19:40

1 stop34h 50m

£452

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 18/9

11:35-14:50

2 stops20h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 22/10

18:10-06:30

2 stops19h 20m

£456

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

21:20-23:25

2 stops19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 22/10

07:10-18:40

1 stop18h 30m

£480

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

20:25-22:10

2 stops18h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 22/10

07:00-20:30

1 stop20h 30m

£483

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

20:25-22:10

2 stops18h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

07:00-20:30

1 stop20h 30m

£483

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 19 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andAir China from the United Kingdom 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
7.6
Good
106 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
95 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
160 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from United Kingdom?

    Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from United Kingdom to Kunming. It is only a 14.8 mi journey from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Kunming’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Kunming?

    There are many flights that can get you from United Kingdom to Kunming in 18h 35m. Fly via China Southern, Air China, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. United Kingdom and Kunming are separated by a distance of 5411 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Tianjin Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £258. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to Kunming for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Kunming?

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Kunming Changshui, London Gatwick - Kunming Changshui or London City - Kunming Changshui when deciding on the best route from United Kingdom to Kunming.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Kunming?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£387Average£449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£394Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£404Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£557Average£796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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