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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kunming from $409

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or May, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$409

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$578
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Sat 3/510:20MEL - KMG
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Sat 24/510:45KMG - MEL
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 31/3$409
Sun 27/407:00MEL - KMG
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/503:00KMG - MEL
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$700
Sun 27/411:35MEL - KMG
1 stop33h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 4/520:15KMG - MEL
1 stop35h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/3$727
Sat 3/521:30MEL - KMG
2 stops19h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 24/510:30KMG - MEL
3 stops27h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/3$1,411
Sat 3/507:00MEL - KMG
2 stops21h 00mBatik Air
Fri 23/503:00KMG - MEL
2 stops23h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 31/3$1,700
Fri 18/419:45MEL - KMG
1 stop22h 15mHainan Airlines
Sat 26/412:00KMG - MEL
1 stop24h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,889
Thu 17/413:00MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 00mScoot
Thu 24/403:00KMG - MEL
1 stop15h 15mScoot
Deal found 31/3$2,430

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MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

10:20-13:35

1 stop29h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 24/5

10:45-19:20

1 stop30h 35m

$409

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

07:00-01:25

1 stop20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 3/5

03:00-11:45

1 stop30h 45m

$700

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

11:35-18:50

1 stop33h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 4/5

20:15-09:35

1 stop35h 20m

$727

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

21:30-15:00

2 stops19h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 24/5

10:30-15:35

3 stops27h 05m

$1,411

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

07:00-02:00

2 stops21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 23/5

03:00-04:40

2 stops23h 40m

$1,700

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

19:45-16:00

1 stop22h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 26/4

12:00-14:05

1 stop24h 05m

$1,889

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

13:00-02:00

1 stop15h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 24/4

03:00-20:15

1 stop15h 15m

$2,430

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Deals found on 31/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Kunming

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Kunming is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming (average of $362). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $815). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to KMG?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Kunming. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Kunming in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 31 March 2025.
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
302 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Kunming, you will be flying into Kunming Changshui. Kunming Changshui (KMG) is just 23.8 km from the centre vof the city. Kunming Changshui is the only Kunming airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 8 airlines have flights to Kunming Changshui from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, China Southern ($409), XiamenAir ($727), and China Eastern ($1,411) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. China Southern is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Kunming?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Kunming?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming (average of $362). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $815). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kunming

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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$418Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$525Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$538Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$546Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$551Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$568Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$744Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,045Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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