Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kunming from $337

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or May, booked 51 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 (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 5 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$546

One-way from

$337

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$832
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 16/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 5 September 2025.

Thu 16/1008:00MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 05mBeijing Capital Airlines
Tue 28/1022:30KMG - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 4/9$546
Thu 16/1013:00MEL - KMG
1 stop26h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 28/1022:05KMG - MEL
2 stops33h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/9$727
Sat 18/1013:00MEL - KMG
1 stop35h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 25/1021:20KMG - MEL
2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/9$730
Thu 9/1012:00MEL - KMG
1 stop37h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 23/1010:30KMG - MEL
2 stops20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/9$757
Fri 10/1012:00MEL - KMG
1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 23/1021:20KMG - MEL
2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/9$785
Wed 15/1000:30MEL - KMG
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1013:30KMG - MEL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$874
Fri 10/1012:00MEL - KMG
1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 24/1011:50KMG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/9$926
Sat 18/1016:25MEL - KMG
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1017:40KMG - MEL
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$951

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MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

08:00-11:05

1 stop30h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 25/10

21:25-06:00

1 stop29h 35m

$546

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

08:00-11:05

1 stop30h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 28/10

22:30-06:00

1 stop28h 30m

$546

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

22:35-02:00

1 stop30h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 25/3

03:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

$627

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

22:35-02:00

1 stop30h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

03:00-12:05

1 stop30h 05m

$687

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

22:35-02:00

1 stop30h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/3

22:30-06:00

1 stop28h 30m

$688

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

22:35-02:00

1 stop30h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 14/3

03:00-12:05

1 stop30h 05m

$711

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

13:00-12:20

1 stop26h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 28/10

22:05-11:00

2 stops33h 55m

$727

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:00-21:10

1 stop35h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 22/3

16:20-14:05

2 stops18h 45m

$728

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:00-18:25

1 stop32h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/3

12:15-10:00

2 stops18h 45m

$728

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:00-14:10

1 stop28h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 15/3

19:35-14:05

1 stop15h 30m

$728

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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 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Kunming is 51 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?

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 5 September 2025.

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

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 5 September 2025.
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.

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

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.

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

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.

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

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.

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

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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. 8 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 30h 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 ($493), Hainan Airlines ($523), and XiamenAir ($633) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Kunming. China Southern 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, 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kunming

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$493Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$523Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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XiamenAirCheapest$633Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$652Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$661Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$697Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$765Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,061Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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