How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kunming?

Departing from Melbourne to Kunming will take you 18h 35m. The distance between Melbourne and Kunming is about 8232 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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

According to our current data, China Southern ($482), XiamenAir ($618), and Air China ($637) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. China Southern is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Kunming?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Kunming flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Kunming?

Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Southern are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Kunming.

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

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.

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

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$532
One-way from	$348
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$818

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2 total stops
60h 05m 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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1008:00MEL - KMG

1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Thu 6/1122:30KMG - MEL

1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 15/9$532

Thu 30/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1117:00KMG - MEL

2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$638

Mon 13/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern

Fri 24/1017:00KMG - MEL

1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$724

Thu 9/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop26h 20mChina Eastern

Thu 23/1007:10KMG - MEL

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$754

Wed 29/1001:30MEL - KMG

1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1122:30KMG - MEL

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$850

Fri 10/1020:45MEL - KMG

1 stop22h 15mHainan Airlines

Thu 23/1017:10KMG - MEL

1 stop18h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/9$872

Fri 10/1012:35MEL - KMG

1 stop33h 15mXiamenAir

Fri 24/1012:10KMG - MEL

1 stop19h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$896

Fri 10/1011:40MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 30mChina Southern

Fri 24/1013:15KMG - MEL

1 stop17h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9$901

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Thu 30/1008:00MEL - KMG

1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Thu 6/1122:30KMG - MEL

1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 15/9$532

Wed 29/1020:15MEL - KMG

1 stop18h 35mAir China

Wed 5/1122:10KMG - MEL

1 stop38h 35mAir China

Deal found 14/9$698

Mon 13/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop26h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 24/1011:45KMG - MEL

2 stops20h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$724

Wed 15/1007:00MEL - KMG

3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1003:00KMG - MEL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$814

Fri 10/1020:45MEL - KMG

1 stop22h 15mHainan Airlines

Thu 23/1012:00KMG - MEL

1 stop24h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$872

Thu 9/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 23/1021:20KMG - MEL

2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$754

Wed 29/1022:30MEL - KMG

2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern

Wed 5/1109:55KMG - MEL

1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$766

Wed 29/1021:20MEL - KMG

3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1113:15KMG - MEL

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$859

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Kunming
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Thu 9/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 23/1021:20KMG - MEL

2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$754

Thu 9/1012:35MEL - KMG

1 stop33h 15mXiamenAir

Thu 23/1020:15KMG - MEL

1 stop35h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/9$796

Mon 13/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern

Fri 24/1017:00KMG - MEL

1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$724

Wed 15/1007:00MEL - KMG

3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1003:00KMG - MEL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$814

Wed 29/1020:15MEL - KMG

1 stop18h 35mAir China

Wed 5/1122:10KMG - MEL

1 stop38h 35mAir China

Deal found 14/9$698

Wed 29/1022:30MEL - KMG

2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern

Wed 5/1108:15KMG - MEL

2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$766

Wed 29/1013:20MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 40mScoot

Tue 4/1103:00KMG - MEL

1 stop14h 10mScoot

Deal found 14/9$778

Thu 30/1008:00MEL - KMG

1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Thu 6/1122:30KMG - MEL

1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 15/9$532

Thu 30/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1117:00KMG - MEL

2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$638

One-way flights from Melbourne to Kunming
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Thu 15/108:00MEL - KMG

1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 16/9$348

Wed 5/1109:00MEL - KMG

1 stop18h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$382

Thu 15/122:30MEL - KMG

2 stops19h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9$415

Wed 5/1122:45MEL - KMG

2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$441

Wed 14/101:30MEL - KMG

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$539

Mon 15/1217:55MEL - KMG

2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$569

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MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

08:00-12:35

1 stop31h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 6/11

22:30-06:00

1 stop28h 30m

$532

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

20:15-11:50

1 stop18h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 5/11

22:10-15:45

1 stop38h 35m

$698

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

13:00-12:20

1 stop26h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 24/10

11:45-11:00

2 stops20h 15m

$724

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

13:00-23:50

1 stop37h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 23/10

21:20-11:00

2 stops34h 40m

$754

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

22:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 5/11

09:55-11:00

1 stop22h 05m

$766

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

07:00-11:25

3 stops31h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 28/10

03:00-20:10

1 stop14h 10m

$814

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

21:20-21:30

3 stops27h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 5/11

13:15-21:20

2 stops29h 05m

$859

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

20:45-16:00

1 stop22h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 23/10

12:00-15:05

1 stop24h 05m

$872

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

08:00-12:35

1 stop31h 35m

$348

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

22:30-15:15

2 stops19h 45m

$415

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Kunming is 48 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

See what other customers who have flown with Thai Airways, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne to Kunming have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

350 reviews

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1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Joe,June 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

350 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

350 reviews

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1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Joe,June 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

350 reviews

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1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Joe,June 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

350 reviews

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1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Joe,June 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.

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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. 7 airlines have flights to Kunming Changshui from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kunming?
Departing from Melbourne to Kunming will take you 18h 35m. The distance between Melbourne and Kunming is about 8232 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Kunming round-trip?
According to our current data, China Southern ($482), XiamenAir ($618), and Air China ($637) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. China Southern is currently priced 42% 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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China Southern	Cheapest$482	Average$728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$618	Average$898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Air China	Cheapest$637	Average$841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$646	Average$889	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$681	Average$829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$748	Average$1,524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,037	Average$1,211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

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