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RM 447+ Cheap flights to Kunming

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— KMG
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
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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 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Return from

RM 979

One-way from

RM 519

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 979
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 6/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kunming
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (RM 838 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2025
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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 22 August 2025.

Sat 6/922:30KUL - KMG
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/907:45KMG - KUL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8RM 979
Sat 6/922:30KUL - KMG
1 stop27h 30mScoot
Thu 11/903:00KMG - KUL
1 stop17h 40mScoot
Deal found 20/8RM 984
Thu 2/1003:55KUL - KMG
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1003:00KMG - KUL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8RM 992
Thu 11/921:05KUL - KMG
1 stop13h 50mHainan Airlines
Sat 13/912:00KMG - KUL
1 stop7h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/8RM 996
Tue 2/912:00KUL - KMG
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/917:55KMG - KUL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8RM 1,009
Thu 2/1007:05KUL - KMG
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1003:00KMG - KUL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8RM 1,013
Sun 31/821:05KUL - KMG
1 stop13h 50mHainan Airlines
Sun 7/912:00KMG - KUL
1 stop7h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/8RM 1,017
Sun 31/821:05KUL - KMG
1 stop13h 50mHainan Airlines
Tue 9/912:00KMG - KUL
1 stop7h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/8RM 1,022
Sat 6/922:30KUL - KMG
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/917:55KMG - KUL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8RM 1,030
Wed 1/1000:20KUL - KMG
1 stop22h 05mSichuan Airlines
Sun 5/1007:45KMG - KUL
1 stop15h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/8RM 1,034

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/9

22:30-02:00

1 stop27h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 11/9

07:45-23:05

1 stop15h 20m

RM 979

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/10

21:05-10:55

1 stop13h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/10

12:00-19:55

1 stop7h 55m

RM 984

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/9

22:30-02:00

1 stop27h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 11/9

03:00-20:40

1 stop17h 40m

RM 984

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/10

01:55-14:10

1 stop12h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/10

02:30-06:25

Nonstop3h 55m

RM 984

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/9

21:05-10:55

1 stop13h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 11/9

12:00-19:55

1 stop7h 55m

RM 984

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/10

21:05-10:55

1 stop13h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

12:00-19:55

1 stop7h 55m

RM 992

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/9

12:00-23:15

1 stop11h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/9

02:30-06:25

Nonstop3h 55m

RM 992

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/10

22:30-02:00

1 stop27h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/10

03:00-17:50

1 stop14h 50m

RM 996

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/10

01:55-14:10

1 stop12h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 8/10

02:30-06:25

Nonstop3h 55m

RM 996

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/9

21:05-10:55

1 stop13h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 13/9

12:00-19:55

1 stop7h 55m

RM 996

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Best time to book a flight 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Kunming may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming takes 3 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Kunming from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kunming should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Kunming

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kunming?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are AirAsia, Batik Air and China Southern.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 113
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 8
China Southern
China Southern
From RM 170
China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 240

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are Batik Air, AirAsia and Scoot.

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 mm 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 22 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, China Eastern, andAirAsia to China to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
161 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

FAQs about flying to Kunming

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

    Booking a flight to Kunming Changshui (KMG) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kunming. It is only a 23.8 km journey from Kunming Changshui to Kunming’s city centre. There are 3 flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui per day from 11 different airlines.

  • 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, Batik Air 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 RM 351, while return flights cost around RM 809.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around RM 697, however they can be found for as little as RM 192.

  • Does Kunming Changshui have rental cars?

    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 km away from Kunming Changshui).

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