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£269+ 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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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Flights to Kunming in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2025, 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 21 February 2025.

Return from

£434

One-way from

£288

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£560
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/3-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 20m total
  • London to Kunming
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • London to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£129 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/310:30LGW - KMG
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/522:05KMG - LGW
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£526
Wed 26/317:15LHR - KMG
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Tue 13/516:05KMG - LHR
2 stops33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2£589
Wed 26/317:50LHR - KMG
2 stops19h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 13/512:15KMG - LHR
3 stops39h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£595
Mon 23/612:00LGW - KMG
1 stop25h 25mChina Southern
Sat 5/708:15KMG - LGW
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 21/2£697
Mon 23/611:35LGW - KMG
2 stops24h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 5/710:30KMG - LGW
2 stops27h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2£706
Mon 23/622:05LHR - KMG
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/711:25KMG - LHR
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£720

Find flights to Kunming within your budget

Locate flights to Kunming that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 26/3

10:30-18:30

1 stop24h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 13/5

18:10-06:40

2 stops19h 30m

£526

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 26/3

17:15-17:20

1 stop16h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 13/5

16:05-18:05

2 stops33h 00m

£589

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 26/3

17:50-21:10

2 stops19h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 13/5

17:00-20:55

2 stops34h 55m

£595

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

12:00-20:25

1 stop25h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 5/7

08:15-18:30

1 stop17h 15m

£697

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

11:35-19:15

2 stops24h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 5/7

10:30-06:40

2 stops27h 10m

£706

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 23/6

22:05-18:40

1 stop37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 5/7

11:25-20:00

1 stop39h 35m

£720

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Fri 23/5

22:00-01:20

1 stop20h 20m

£269

LondonKunming

LGW - KMG

LGWKMG

London Gatwick

Wed 18/6

11:15-18:35

1 stop24h 20m

£299

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Wed 18/6

22:05-18:40

1 stop37h 35m

£304

LondonKunming

LHR - KMG

LHRKMG

London Heathrow

Mon 19/5

22:10-12:10

1 stop31h 00m

£312

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Travel insights for flights to Kunming

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When is the best time to book a flight to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 7 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kunming. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from London to Kunming takes 24 hours 1 minute. 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 China Southern, Air China and China Eastern.

China Southern

China Southern

From £523

Air China

Air China

From £533

China Eastern

China Eastern

From £547

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

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

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 21 February 2025.
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

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 £54, while return flights cost around £122.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around £156, however they can be found for as little as £154.

  • 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 (19 hours 5 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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