Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $618
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kunming Changshui are usually found in May or November, booked 15 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 (MEL) 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 14 November 2025.
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 14 November 2025.
Sun 28/1212:00MEL - KMG
2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 11/108:15KMG - MEL
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$1,314
Mon 29/1221:40MEL - KMG
1 stop27h 45mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/107:45KMG - MEL
1 stop27h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,361
Mon 29/1212:00MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 5/116:20KMG - MEL
2 stops18h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$1,480
Mon 29/1221:15MEL - KMG
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/103:00KMG - MEL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,486
Sun 28/1212:00MEL - KMG
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/103:00KMG - MEL
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,743
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 14 November 2025.
Mon 16/313:00MEL - KMG
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 28/320:20KMG - MEL
1 stop35h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/11$618
Wed 25/309:00MEL - KMG
1 stop18h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 28/307:10KMG - MEL
1 stop20h 50mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 11/11$729
Mon 16/322:30MEL - KMG
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/318:10KMG - MEL
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$748
Mon 16/320:15MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 45mAir China
Sat 28/319:20KMG - MEL
1 stop17h 15mAir China
Deal found 13/11$826
Mon 16/313:00MEL - KMG
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 30/307:20KMG - MEL
1 stop23h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$662
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Kunming
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Kunming. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 28/1212:00MEL - KMG
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 11/108:15KMG - MEL
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$1,314
Sun 28/1212:00MEL - KMG
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/103:00KMG - MEL
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,743
Mon 29/1221:40MEL - KMG
1 stop27h 45mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/107:45KMG - MEL
1 stop27h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,361
Mon 29/1212:00MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 5/116:20KMG - MEL
2 stops18h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/11$1,480
Mon 29/1221:15MEL - KMG
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/103:00KMG - MEL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,486
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
13:00-10:40
1 stop24h 40m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 28/3
20:20-11:00
1 stop35h 40m
$618
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
13:00-10:40
1 stop24h 40m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 30/3
07:20-10:00
1 stop23h 40m
$662
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
$729
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
22:30-17:05
2 stops21h 35m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 28/3
18:10-10:00
2 stops36h 50m
$748
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
20:15-01:00
1 stop31h 45m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 28/3
19:20-15:35
1 stop17h 15m
$826
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Deals found on 12/11
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 7 November 2025.
Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $522). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 14 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Kunming on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 15m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.
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 14 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Thai Airways, Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern
from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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. 7 airlines have flights to Kunming Changshui from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
China Eastern can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in just under 24h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Melbourne Airport and Kunming is about 8232 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming round-trip?
According to our current data, China Southern ($526), Hainan Airlines ($563), and XiamenAir ($630) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. Users have found that China Southern is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 Airport to Kunming?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $522). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 November 2025.
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 14 November 2025.
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