How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kunming?

Departing from Melbourne to Kunming will take you 15h 05m. 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 ($487), XiamenAir ($634), and Air China ($653) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. China Southern is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

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?

China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir 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 86 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 October 2025.

Mon 15/1212:25MEL - KMG

1 stop33h 30mXiamenAir

Fri 26/1212:25KMG - MEL

1 stop19h 00mXiamenAir

Deal found 20/10$1,213

Mon 15/1217:55MEL - KMG

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1215:15KMG - MEL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10$1,299

Wed 24/1222:30MEL - KMG

1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 11/108:15KMG - MEL

2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/10$1,494

Wed 24/1211:25MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 05mChina Southern

Sun 4/110:55KMG - MEL

1 stop19h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 20/10$1,557

Sat 20/1213:00MEL - KMG

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/215:20KMG - MEL

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10$1,686

Sat 20/1223:30MEL - KMG

1 stop25h 00mChina Southern

Sat 7/210:55KMG - MEL

1 stop19h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 20/10$1,700

Best flights from Melbourne to Kunming
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 October 2025.

Wed 25/309:00MEL - KMG

1 stop18h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Sat 28/307:10KMG - MEL

1 stop20h 50mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 18/10$732

Fri 20/311:25MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 05mChina Southern

Mon 30/321:30KMG - MEL

1 stop19h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 19/10$864

Fri 20/322:30MEL - KMG

2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern

Mon 30/316:05KMG - MEL

2 stops18h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/10$988

Wed 25/320:15MEL - KMG

2 stops26h 45mAir China

Sat 28/316:15KMG - MEL

1 stop20h 20mAir China

Deal found 18/10$990

Mon 15/1217:55MEL - KMG

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1215:15KMG - MEL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10$1,299

Wed 25/311:25MEL - KMG

1 stop27h 30mChina Southern

Sat 28/307:00KMG - MEL

1 stop23h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 20/10$901

Wed 25/322:30MEL - KMG

2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern

Sat 28/318:10KMG - MEL

2 stops36h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/10$1,025

One-way flights from Melbourne to Kunming
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Wed 29/1013:10MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 50mScoot

Deal found 19/10$312

Thu 30/1008:00MEL - KMG

1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 19/10$390

Sat 15/1113:10MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 50mScoot

Deal found 18/10$407

Tue 28/1020:45MEL - KMG

1 stop23h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 19/10$421

Mon 27/1008:00MEL - KMG

1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 19/10$450

Sat 15/1106:00MEL - KMG

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10$453

Tue 14/400:30MEL - KMG

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10$460

Wed 29/1012:00MEL - KMG

2 stops30h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/10$473

Sun 26/1020:15MEL - KMG

1 stop21h 15mAir China

Deal found 19/10$478

Tue 28/1001:00MEL - KMG

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10$486

Thu 30/1001:00MEL - KMG

2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10$489

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Kunming

Round-trip from	$732
One-way from	$312
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$855

Juneyao Airlines
25/3-28/3
2 total stops
39h 10m total
Melbourne to Kunming

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29/10
1 total stop
15h 50m total
Melbourne to Kunming

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

09:00-00:20

1 stop18h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

07:10-07:00

1 stop20h 50m

$732

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

11:25-23:30

1 stop15h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 30/3

21:30-20:20

1 stop19h 50m

$864

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

11:25-11:55

1 stop27h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

07:00-09:45

1 stop23h 45m

$901

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

22:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 30/3

16:05-13:40

2 stops18h 35m

$988

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

20:15-20:00

2 stops26h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

16:15-15:35

1 stop20h 20m

$990

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

22:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

18:10-10:00

2 stops36h 50m

$1,025

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

17:55-18:50

2 stops27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 26/12

15:15-11:00

1 stop16h 45m

$1,299

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

13:10-02:00

1 stop15h 50m

$312

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

08:00-12:35

1 stop31h 35m

$390

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

08:00-12:35

1 stop31h 35m

$390

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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?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Kunming is 86 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming (average of $481). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $776). 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 afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

See what other customers who have flown with Thai Airways, Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern 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

359 reviews

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Reviews

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

359 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

359 reviews

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Reviews

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.

Sichuan Airlines

7.5

Good

23 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

359 reviews

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Reviews

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

7.4

Good

116 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

359 reviews

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Reviews

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

173 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

359 reviews

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Reviews

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 15h 05m. 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 ($487), XiamenAir ($634), and Air China ($653) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. China Southern is currently priced 44% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming (average of $481). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $776). 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 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kunming

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$487	Average$759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$634	Average$921	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Air China	Cheapest$653	Average$862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$687	Average$989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$699	Average$851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$767	Average$1,563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,064	Average$1,208	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 86 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

See what other customers who have flown with Thai Airways, Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern 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.

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