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
1 adult
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.

Round-trip from

$557

One-way from

$316

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$878
10/11-19/11
  • 10/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 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

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Melbourne

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Kunming

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Depart

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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming

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.

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.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

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. 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kunming

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$490Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$635Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$654Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$688Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$700Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,065Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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