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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kunming from £277

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — KMG
3 May — 10 May1
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 3 April 2026.

Tue 28/411:35
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop22h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 5/522:15
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop23h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£451
Mon 11/522:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop30h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 2/619:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/3£477
Fri 8/522:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop16h 15m
Tianjin Airlines
Thu 28/522:20
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 40m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 30/3£497
Tue 28/421:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Tue 5/514:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£501
Sun 31/519:15
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Wed 10/608:30
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 1/4£508
Fri 15/522:05
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/509:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£527
Wed 27/511:35
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop19h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 14/622:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop23h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3£535
Sat 2/511:35
LGW
-
KMG
2 stops20h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 8/616:05
KMG
-
LGW
2 stops29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£539
Sat 2/521:30
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Mon 8/622:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£541
Tue 28/421:20
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop18h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 5/511:50
KMG
-
LHR
2 stops37h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£542
Fri 1/511:00
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Sat 9/508:15
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 30/3£545
Thu 24/921:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop33h 30m
China Southern
Tue 13/1018:35
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 2/4£551

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£277

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£404
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Kunming
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3/6
  • 3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 3 April 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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Cheapest return flight

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

22:00-21:15

1 stop16h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 28/5

22:20-20:00

1 stop28h 40m

£562

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

11:35-14:10

1 stop19h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/6

17:00-15:00

1 stop29h 00m

£596

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sun 10/5

17:55-17:25

1 stop16h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/6

22:05-15:00

1 stop23h 55m

£596

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

22:00-12:00

2 stops31h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 28/5

22:20-20:00

1 stop28h 40m

£605

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:35-14:10

1 stop19h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 28/5

22:05-15:00

1 stop23h 55m

£625

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:35-01:15

1 stop30h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 26/5

17:00-15:00

1 stop29h 00m

£625

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 10/6

11:35-15:30

1 stop20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/6

18:10-15:00

2 stops27h 50m

£633

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sun 10/5

17:55-17:25

1 stop16h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 2/6

22:15-15:00

1 stop23h 45m

£636

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

21:20-14:50

2 stops34h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 17/5

11:50-18:40

2 stops37h 50m

£642
Fastest return journey

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

11:35-14:10

1 stop19h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 27/5

18:10-06:40

2 stops19h 30m

£665

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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 £405). Flying from United Kingdom to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £913). 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 3 April 2026.
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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
200 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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 15m. Fly via Tianjin Airlines 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 £234. 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 Heathrow - Kunming Changshui, London Gatwick - Kunming Changshui or Manchester - 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 £405). Flying from United Kingdom to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of £913). 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£404Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£442Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£657Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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