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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kunming from $290

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 February 2026.

Fri 6/320:45
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop17h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 28/312:05
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/2$517
Tue 3/320:45
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop17h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 28/317:55
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop18h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/2$570
Thu 5/313:00
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops34h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 28/321:10
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops34h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/2$606
Tue 17/312:00
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops30h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 4/418:20
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops37h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/2$664
Fri 27/208:40
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop15h 50m
China Southern
Fri 27/318:40
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$675
Fri 20/1122:30
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops19h 45m
China Eastern
Mon 30/1116:20
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops18h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/2$686
Sat 7/313:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop28h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 6/407:30
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/2$695
Fri 20/1111:25
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop15h 05m
China Southern
Mon 30/1115:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$699
Fri 13/312:00
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops32h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 16/316:20
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops18h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/2$756

Find 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 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$517

One-way from

$290

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$838
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 6/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
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6/7
  • 6/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 February 2026.
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Return

Price

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

20:45-10:55

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

17:55-15:05

1 stop18h 10m

$570

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

12:25-18:55

1 stop33h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

20:05-10:35

1 stop35h 30m

$606

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

13:00-16:55

1 stop30h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

19:15-11:00

2 stops36h 45m

$613

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

12:00-15:05

2 stops30h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 4/4

18:20-11:00

2 stops37h 40m

$664

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:00-09:10

2 stops23h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/4

22:05-09:00

1 stop32h 55m

$695

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

12:25-10:55

1 stop25h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

20:05-10:35

1 stop35h 30m

$756

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-17:05

2 stops32h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

16:20-14:05

2 stops18h 45m

$756

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

21:45-16:55

1 stop21h 10m

$290

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

13:00-14:30

2 stops28h 30m

$358

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:25-10:20

1 stop24h 55m

$376

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming

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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 13 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Kunming is 14 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming (average of $480). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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.

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 18 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
382 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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
193 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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. 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 17h 10m. 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, Hainan Airlines ($515), China Southern ($538), and China Eastern ($618) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 41% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming (average of $480). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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

Discover the top 7 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 18 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$515Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$527Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$618Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$638Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$643Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$706Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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