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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $424

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
30 May — 6 Jun1
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 30 April 2026.

Sat 13/613:00
MEL
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KMG
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/613:35
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$947
Sun 31/511:35
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop25h 10m
XiamenAir
Fri 5/615:55
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 26/4$971
Thu 11/610:20
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop15h 50m
China Southern
Thu 18/613:15
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/4$991
Sat 13/611:35
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop25h 10m
XiamenAir
Sat 20/615:55
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 29/4$993
Thu 11/611:35
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop29h 15m
XiamenAir
Thu 18/620:10
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop35h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 26/4$1,009
Sun 31/521:35
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/603:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,028
Thu 11/613:00
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/602:30
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,038

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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 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$947

One-way from

$424

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$721
13/6-20/6
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  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

11:35-10:45

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 5/6

15:55-09:35

1 stop15h 40m

$971

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

21:35-00:10

3 stops28h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 20/6

13:35-12:35

2 stops21h 00m

$979

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

11:35-10:45

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 20/6

15:55-09:35

1 stop15h 40m

$993

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

06:00-23:15

3 stops43h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 4/6

03:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

$1,028

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

12:00-10:25

1 stop24h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 15/7

07:20-10:00

2 stops24h 40m

$1,604

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

12:00-09:15

2 stops23h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 14/7

22:25-10:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,759

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

12:00-23:30

2 stops37h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 10/7

09:55-10:00

2 stops22h 05m

$1,759

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

23:35-02:00

1 stop28h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 14/7

03:00-04:40

1 stop23h 40m

$1,769

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

21:30-20:50

2 stops25h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 12/7

07:20-10:00

2 stops24h 40m

$1,836

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

12:00-09:15

2 stops23h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 14/7

16:05-12:40

2 stops18h 35m

$1,858

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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?

Booking 80 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $540). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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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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 30 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
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Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

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
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

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
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

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
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

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
209 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

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 Airport to Kunming?

    XiamenAir can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in just under 25h 10m. 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, Hainan Airlines ($517), China Southern ($524), and China Eastern ($613) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 36% 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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $294. Users have also found prices from $307 and $319 on Shenzhen 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kunming (average of $540). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 30 April 2026.
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$517Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$524Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$613Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$758Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$942Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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