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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming

BKI — KMG
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming Changshui are usually found in October or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kunming (KMG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 726
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (RM 897 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 188 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 3 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming (average of RM 481). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,055). 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 10 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, China Eastern, andAirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

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
7.4
Good
116 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

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
168 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

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
6.8
Okay
218 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

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
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Kunming flight route?

    Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming Changshui have been viewed 111 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming round-trip from RM 492. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from RM 718, and Batik Air, from RM 1,006. AirAsia is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming (average of RM 481). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,055). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 492AverageRM 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 718AverageRM 1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,006AverageRM 1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,113AverageRM 1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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