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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kunming from £298

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — KMG
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£376

One-way from

£298

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£483
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to Kunming
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 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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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 7 January 2026.

Sat 14/320:20LGW - KMG
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Sun 29/321:30KMG - LGW
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£376
Sat 21/220:20LGW - KMG
1 stop31h 15mChina Southern
Mon 2/321:15KMG - LGW
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£404
Sat 14/321:30LHR - KMG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Sun 29/322:45KMG - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£406
Thu 5/221:00LHR - KMG
1 stop19h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 5/307:10KMG - LHR
1 stop18h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£424
Thu 22/111:05LGW - KMG
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Mon 26/121:20KMG - LGW
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Deal found 4/1£426
Fri 20/221:50LHR - KMG
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/220:40KMG - LHR
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£461
Thu 5/217:00LGW - KMG
1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 5/322:15KMG - LGW
1 stop23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£478
Thu 19/221:35LHR - KMG
1 stop16h 20mAir China
Thu 26/206:30KMG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 5/1£490
Fri 20/210:30LGW - KMG
2 stops20h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 27/220:30KMG - LGW
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£491
Sat 14/315:00LHR - KMG
2 stops23h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 29/307:20KMG - LHR
1 stop18h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/1£513
Thu 19/211:05LGW - KMG
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Thu 26/221:20KMG - LGW
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Deal found 5/1£513
Sat 14/320:20LGW - KMG
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/309:25KMG - LGW
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£520

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United Kingdom

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Kunming

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

20:20-23:35

1 stop19h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 29/3

21:30-07:05

1 stop16h 35m

£376

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 21/2

20:20-11:35

1 stop31h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 2/3

21:15-17:20

1 stop28h 05m

£404

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 29/3

22:45-19:00

1 stop27h 15m

£406

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 22/1

11:05-20:15

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 26/1

21:20-06:55

1 stop17h 35m

£426

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

21:50-23:45

1 stop17h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 27/2

20:40-19:00

1 stop30h 20m

£461

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

17:00-21:10

2 stops20h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/3

22:15-14:00

1 stop23h 45m

£478

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

17:00-21:55

1 stop20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/2

22:15-14:00

1 stop23h 45m

£478

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

21:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/2

06:30-15:55

1 stop17h 25m

£490

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

10:30-15:05

2 stops20h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 27/2

20:30-06:30

1 stop18h 00m

£491

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

15:45-21:10

3 stops21h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/3

07:10-17:30

1 stop18h 20m

£492

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kunming (average of £394). Flying from United Kingdom to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £849). 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 7 January 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
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Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
186 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
136 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 19h 15m. 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £229. 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 London Gatwick - Kunming Changshui, Manchester - Kunming Changshui or London Heathrow - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kunming (average of £394). Flying from United Kingdom to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £849). 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
Air ChinaCheapest£394Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£405Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£416Average£832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£557Average£796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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