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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kunming from $823

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 16 June 2026.

Fri 28/808:00
MEL
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KMG
1 stop31h 20m
Juneyao Airlines
Tue 15/907:10
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/6$823
Sat 18/707:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop30h 40m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri 31/712:05
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop14h 55m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 16/6$827
Sat 18/707:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/707:30
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$907
Mon 24/811:35
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop25h 10m
XiamenAir
Tue 1/920:10
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop35h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 13/6$921
Sat 31/1021:40
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 4/1112:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$936
Tue 25/813:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Sun 13/903:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 16/6$940
Tue 25/813:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Tue 15/903:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 16/6$946
Thu 27/812:00
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops29h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 16/913:40
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops18h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/6$982
Mon 24/812:00
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops37h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 1/922:25
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop33h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/6$994
Fri 28/808:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop17h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Thu 17/907:10
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/6$998

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 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$823

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$546
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 28/8-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
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MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

21:40-10:45

1 stop16h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/11

12:00-14:30

1 stop23h 30m

$936

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

12:00-23:30

2 stops37h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 1/9

22:25-10:00

1 stop33h 35m

$994

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

22:30-18:45

1 stop23h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/11

16:20-10:00

2 stops38h 40m

$1,036

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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

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 $485). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in July is currently the most expensive (average of $766). 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.

How much does it cost for a return 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 64 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.

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 16 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,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.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
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Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

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
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

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 16h 05m. The distance between Melbourne and Kunming is about 8232 km.

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

    According to our current data, Hainan Airlines ($522), China Southern ($529), and China Eastern ($631) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Kunming one-way?

    $297 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern, with prices starting from $310 and $322, respectively.

  • 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 $485). Flying from Melbourne to Kunming in July is currently the most expensive (average of $766). 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 16 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$522Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$529Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$631Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$700Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$765Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,111Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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