Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming

BKI — KMG
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming Changshui are usually found in October or November, booked 37 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 15 August 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,577
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (RM 974 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 195 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming

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 8 August 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 37 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming (average of RM 160). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming in October is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

Share of one-stop return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,131.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 35m.

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 15 August 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.

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 476. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from RM 715, and Batik Air, from RM 934. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming (average of RM 160). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming in October is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 476AverageRM 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 715AverageRM 1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 934AverageRM 1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,109AverageRM 1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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