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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $422

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
30 Mar — 6 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 (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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$422

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$576
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Fri 2/521:00MEL - KMG
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Sat 24/521:30KMG - MEL
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$422
Fri 2/507:00MEL - KMG
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:15KMG - MEL
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$651
Tue 22/411:35MEL - KMG
1 stop25h 10mXiamenAir
Tue 29/412:10KMG - MEL
1 stop19h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 24/3$1,012
Thu 10/407:00MEL - KMG
2 stops21h 00mBatik Air
Wed 16/403:00KMG - MEL
1 stop17h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 25/3$1,051
Tue 22/421:30MEL - KMG
2 stops21h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 29/416:05KMG - MEL
2 stops18h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$1,191

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Kunming that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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Price

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

21:00-13:35

1 stop18h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 24/5

21:30-19:20

1 stop19h 50m

$422

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

07:00-01:25

1 stop20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 24/5

12:15-09:00

2 stops18h 45m

$651

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

11:35-10:45

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 29/4

12:10-09:35

1 stop19h 25m

$1,012

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

07:00-02:00

2 stops21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 16/4

03:00-22:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,051

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

21:30-17:05

2 stops21h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 29/4

16:05-12:40

2 stops18h 35m

$1,191

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

07:00-11:05

1 stop30h 05m

$577

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

07:00-18:00

2 stops37h 00m

$612

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Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming

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

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 21 March 2025.

Booking 50 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $362). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 25 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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 25 March 2025.
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

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 Airport to Kunming round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern ($422), XiamenAir ($1,012), and China Eastern ($1,191) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. Users have found that China Southern is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $362). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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

Discover the top 8 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$416Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$522Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$523Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$544Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$549Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$565Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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