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£279+ Cheap flights to Kunming

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kunming. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2026.

Fri 24/422:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop16h 15m
Tianjin Airlines
Thu 14/522:20
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 40m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 10/4£516
Mon 4/522:10
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 11/508:30
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 8/4£518
Mon 27/422:10
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop28h 15m
China Southern
Mon 11/521:05
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 10/4£530
Sun 17/520:25
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/612:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£532
Tue 28/421:30
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop18h 55m
China Southern
Fri 15/522:05
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 7/4£544
Thu 30/421:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop32h 20m
China Southern
Sun 10/514:45
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 10/4£545
Mon 11/522:30
LHR
-
KMG
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/514:15
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£550
Mon 27/421:00
LHR
-
KMG
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Thu 14/521:05
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 10/4£554
Sun 26/411:15
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop24h 20m
Air China
Fri 8/519:55
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Deal found 10/4£560
Mon 11/511:35
LGW
-
KMG
1 stop22h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 17/517:00
KMG
-
LGW
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/4£565
Tue 28/421:20
LHR
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KMG
1 stop20h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 8/506:55
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/4£572
Wed 13/519:15
LHR
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KMG
1 stop21h 40m
China Southern
Wed 27/507:05
KMG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 8/4£573

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Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2026.

Return from

£516

One-way from

£279

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£397
Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 24/4-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • London to Kunming
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • London to Kunming
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LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

21:20-22:45

1 stop18h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 14/5

07:30-18:40

1 stop18h 10m

£572

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Tue 28/4

21:20-01:15

1 stop20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 8/5

06:55-18:40

1 stop18h 45m

£572

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

21:20-01:15

1 stop20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 8/5

06:55-18:40

1 stop18h 45m

£572

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

18:00-21:15

2 stops20h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 8/5

18:10-06:40

2 stops19h 30m

£584

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

11:35-15:00

2 stops20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 8/5

18:10-06:40

2 stops19h 30m

£584

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

18:00-18:55

2 stops17h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 12/5

22:15-15:00

1 stop23h 45m

£584

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

11:35-14:50

2 stops20h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 12/5

22:15-15:00

1 stop23h 45m

£584

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

19:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/7

21:05-18:05

1 stop28h 00m

£613

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

11:35-15:00

2 stops20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 19/5

14:30-15:00

1 stop31h 30m

£645

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/7

14:45-20:00

1 stop36h 15m

£660

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kunming

How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from London to Kunming takes 20 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Kunming from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kunming?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Kunming are Air China, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

China Southern
China Southern
From £392
Air China
Air China
From £435
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £386
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £761

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Kunming are China Southern, Air China and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 12 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

FAQs about flying to Kunming

Getting around Kunming

Getting around Kunming is fairly easy and quite enjoyable on foot, but if you really want to experience everything the region has to offer, a car rental would be an ideal option. If you prefer public transport, the city is well connected to the surrounding region via buses and railways, as well as plenty of taxis.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The nearest airport to the city is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and once here you can take advantage of transportation facilities such as the quick and efficient subway line. Or if you prefer, there is a shuttle bus service that has regular routes into the city. There is also a designated taxi rank, but remember to pre-agree the fee with your driver before departing.

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

    For a flight to Kunming, you will be flying into Kunming Changshui. Kunming Changshui (KMG) is just 14.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kunming if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kunming on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kunming?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kunming.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming?

    Kunming Changshui is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming. One-way flights to Kunming Changshui typically cost £81, while return flights cost around £123.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £218, however they can be found for as little as £123.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kunming depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kunming, London offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Kunming Changshui have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kunming Changshui can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kunming Changshui?

    Yes. Kunming Changshui has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lian Du Hotel is the closest property to Kunming Changshui (0.0 mi away from Kunming Changshui).

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