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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kunming from £315

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — KMG
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Kunming

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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 February 2026.

Sat 25/422:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop32h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 9/514:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/2£413
Sat 26/918:00
LGW
-
KMG
2 stops20h 15m
China Eastern
Sat 10/1016:05
KMG
-
LGW
2 stops21h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2£418
Wed 18/317:15
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop20h 25m
China Southern
Wed 25/322:25
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2£422
Sat 13/622:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/709:05
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£445
Thu 12/321:35
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Mon 16/306:30
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Air China
Deal found 19/2£459
Sat 26/921:20
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop20h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 10/1007:20
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2£472
Sat 25/422:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/516:30
KMG
-
LHR
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£482
Wed 18/311:05
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop25h 10m
Air China
Wed 25/321:20
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 35m
Air China
Deal found 16/2£505
Sat 25/421:20
LHR
-
KMG
2 stops36h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 9/518:10
KMG
-
LHR
2 stops31h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/2£510
Thu 12/314:45
LHR
-
KMG
2 stops23h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 16/318:10
KMG
-
LHR
2 stops31h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2£514
Thu 12/311:05
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop25h 10m
Air China
Mon 16/321:20
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 35m
Air China
Deal found 19/2£522
Wed 18/317:00
LGW
-
KMG
2 stops18h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 25/320:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2£526

Find 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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£315

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£505
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 25/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to Kunming
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1/3
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£47 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 United Kingdom 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 19 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Kunming that are best for you.

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Kunming

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Price

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

17:15-21:40

1 stop20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 25/3

22:25-18:35

1 stop28h 10m

£422

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

22:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 4/7

09:05-20:15

1 stop18h 10m

£445

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

21:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

15:45-15:55

1 stop32h 10m

£461

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 25/4

22:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/5

16:30-08:40

2 stops23h 10m

£482

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

11:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 25/3

21:20-06:55

1 stop17h 35m

£505

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 25/4

21:20-17:05

2 stops36h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/5

18:10-18:40

2 stops31h 30m

£510

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

14:45-21:55

2 stops23h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

18:10-17:30

2 stops31h 20m

£514

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

11:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

21:20-06:55

1 stop17h 35m

£522

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

17:00-19:25

2 stops18h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 25/3

20:05-06:30

1 stop18h 25m

£526

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

11:15-18:35

1 stop24h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 4/7

19:40-07:00

1 stop18h 20m

£526

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Kunming

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kunming (average of £395). Flying from United Kingdom to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £896). 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.

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 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
196 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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 16h 20m. Fly via China Southern, Air China, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. United Kingdom and Kunming are separated by a distance of 5413 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £230. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Tianjin Airlines, 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 Manchester - Kunming Changshui, London Heathrow - Kunming Changshui or London Gatwick - 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Kunming?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kunming (average of £395). Flying from United Kingdom to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £896). 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£396Average£454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£409Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£546Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£644Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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