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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $739

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday 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 (MEL) 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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$817

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$600
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  • 10/12-17/12
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  • 49h 10m total
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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 21 November 2024.

Tue 10/1218:00MEL - KMG
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/1203:00KMG - MEL
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$866
Tue 31/1221:30MEL - KMG
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sun 12/107:50KMG - MEL
1 stop27h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,224
Tue 31/1212:00MEL - KMG
2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 12/116:20KMG - MEL
2 stops18h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$1,463
Thu 19/1208:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sat 11/122:30KMG - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,662
Thu 19/1207:45MEL - KMG
2 stops20h 50mBatik Air
Sat 11/102:35KMG - MEL
1 stop22h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 20/11$2,568

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MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

10:20-16:35

1 stop32h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 17/5

22:05-08:40

2 stops32h 35m

$739

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Tue 10/12

18:00-02:00

2 stops35h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/12

03:00-20:10

1 stop14h 10m

$866

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

21:30-21:15

2 stops25h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 18/5

12:05-09:00

2 stops18h 55m

$1,055

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Tue 31/12

21:30-22:30

1 stop28h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 12/1

07:50-14:45

1 stop27h 55m

$1,224

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

07:00-01:35

2 stops20h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 17/5

02:35-04:40

2 stops24h 05m

$1,602

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 19/12

08:00-12:35

1 stop31h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/1

22:30-06:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,662

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

20:45-11:05

1 stop17h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/2

12:10-15:10

1 stop24h 00m

$3,022

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Kunming

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 15 November 2024.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $360). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 21 November 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% 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 21 November 2024.
China Eastern
7.0
Good
220 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Great flight but entertainment was not great. Always love flying with China Eastern. One of the better Chinese Airlines.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
220 reviews
China Eastern
7.0
Good
220 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Great flight but entertainment was not great. Always love flying with China Eastern. One of the better Chinese Airlines.

Batik Air
5.9
Fair
69 reviews
China Eastern
7.0
Good
220 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Great flight but entertainment was not great. Always love flying with China Eastern. One of the better Chinese Airlines.

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. 6 airlines have flights to Kunming Changshui from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Sichuan Airlines ($1,224), China Eastern ($1,463), and Beijing Capital Airlines ($1,556) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Kunming.

  • 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 Airport to Kunming?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $360). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kunming

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$402Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$504Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$504Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$546Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$567Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$586Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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