Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $316
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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy
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
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 17 October 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 17 October 2025.
Mon 10/1108:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:40KMG - MEL
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$557
Mon 10/1122:35MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 25mScoot
Tue 18/1103:00KMG - MEL
1 stop29h 55mScoot
Deal found 15/10$582
Mon 10/1113:00MEL - KMG
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 19/1109:30KMG - MEL
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$636
Fri 14/1107:30MEL - KMG
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1120:15KMG - MEL
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$799
Sat 29/1107:45MEL - KMG
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1222:10KMG - MEL
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$830
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 17 October 2025.
Mon 10/1108:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:40KMG - MEL
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$557
Mon 10/1122:35MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 25mScoot
Tue 18/1103:00KMG - MEL
1 stop29h 55mScoot
Deal found 15/10$582
Mon 10/1113:00MEL - KMG
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 19/1109:30KMG - MEL
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$636
Wed 25/309:00MEL - KMG
1 stop18h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 28/307:10KMG - MEL
1 stop20h 50mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 14/10$731
Tue 17/312:00MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/322:05KMG - MEL
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$662
Tue 17/312:00MEL - KMG
2 stops32h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 31/314:30KMG - MEL
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/10$739
Fri 14/1120:15MEL - KMG
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1108:40KMG - MEL
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$807
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Kunming
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Kunming. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 10/1108:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:40KMG - MEL
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$557
Mon 10/1122:35MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 25mScoot
Tue 18/1103:00KMG - MEL
1 stop29h 55mScoot
Deal found 15/10$582
Mon 10/1113:00MEL - KMG
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 19/1109:30KMG - MEL
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$636
Fri 14/1107:30MEL - KMG
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1120:15KMG - MEL
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$799
Sat 29/1107:45MEL - KMG
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1222:10KMG - MEL
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$830
One-way flights from Melbourne to Kunming
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Kunming. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Thu 15/108:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 16/10$316
Sun 15/220:45MEL - KMG
1 stop17h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/10$377
Sun 15/222:30MEL - KMG
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/10$394
Sat 14/301:30MEL - KMG
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$408
Thu 15/112:00MEL - KMG
2 stops30h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/10$417
Sat 14/201:30MEL - KMG
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$488
Thu 15/113:10MEL - KMG
3 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$494
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 17 October 2025.
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Return
Price
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 10/11
08:00-12:35
1 stop31h 35m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 19/11
08:40-06:00
1 stop18h 20m
$557
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 10/11
22:35-02:00
1 stop30h 25m
Kunming Changshui
Tue 18/11
03:00-11:55
1 stop29h 55m
$582
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 10/11
13:00-10:40
1 stop24h 40m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 19/11
09:30-11:00
2 stops22h 30m
$636
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Tue 17/3
12:00-00:55
1 stop15h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Tue 31/3
22:05-10:00
1 stop32h 55m
$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
$731
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Tue 17/3
12:00-17:05
2 stops32h 05m
Kunming Changshui
Tue 31/3
14:30-10:00
1 stop16h 30m
$739
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Fri 14/11
20:15-11:40
1 stop18h 25m
Kunming Changshui
Fri 21/11
08:40-06:00
1 stop18h 20m
$807
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
08:00-12:35
1 stop31h 35m
$316
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
20:45-10:55
1 stop17h 10m
$377
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
20:45-10:55
1 stop17h 10m
$377
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Kunming
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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 10 October 2025.
Booking 86 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $482). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 17 October 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.
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 45% 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 17 October 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?
Scoot and China Eastern can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in just under 24h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 45m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Kunming is about 8232 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming round-trip?
According to our current data, China Southern ($490), XiamenAir ($635), and Air China ($654) 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kunming one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Beijing Capital Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $316. Users have also found prices from $377 and $394 on Hainan Airlines and China Eastern, 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 Airport to Kunming?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $482). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 17 October 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 17 October 2025.
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