Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $369
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
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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 27 November 2025.
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 27 November 2025.
Sat 14/308:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Tue 17/313:50KMG - MEL
1 stop37h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 23/11$584
Tue 20/122:20MEL - KMG
1 stop20h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 9/213:15KMG - MEL
1 stop20h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/11$627
Mon 16/313:00MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 28/320:20KMG - MEL
1 stop35h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/11$653
Sun 15/222:20MEL - KMG
1 stop16h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 14/311:35KMG - MEL
1 stop22h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/11$627
Sun 15/222:20MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 12/311:35KMG - MEL
1 stop22h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/11$627
Sun 15/222:20MEL - KMG
1 stop16h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 9/311:35KMG - MEL
1 stop22h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/11$627
Tue 17/222:20MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 12/311:35KMG - MEL
1 stop22h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/11$627
Sun 25/122:20MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 9/213:15KMG - MEL
1 stop20h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/11$627
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 27 November 2025.
Thu 15/108:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 25/11$369
Sat 10/113:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$430
Thu 15/112:00MEL - KMG
2 stops34h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$432
Thu 15/113:10MEL - KMG
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$484
Sat 10/106:15MEL - KMG
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$507
Mon 15/1210:00MEL - KMG
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,871
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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 27 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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MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sat 14/3
08:00-12:35
1 stop31h 35m
Kunming Changshui
Tue 17/3
13:50-06:00
1 stop37h 10m
$584
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
22:20-15:20
1 stop20h 00m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 9/2
13:15-13:00
1 stop20h 45m
$627
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
22:20-12:10
1 stop16h 50m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 14/3
11:35-13:00
1 stop22h 25m
$627
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
22:20-10:30
1 stop15h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Thu 12/3
11:35-13:00
1 stop22h 25m
$627
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
22:20-12:10
1 stop16h 50m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 9/3
11:35-13:00
1 stop22h 25m
$627
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Tue 17/2
22:20-10:30
1 stop15h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Thu 12/3
11:35-13:00
1 stop22h 25m
$627
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
22:20-10:30
1 stop15h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 9/2
13:15-13:00
1 stop20h 45m
$627
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
13:00-16:10
1 stop30h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 28/3
20:20-11:00
1 stop35h 40m
$653
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
13:00-17:10
1 stop31h 10m
$430
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
12:00-19:25
2 stops34h 25m
$432
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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 21 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 $526). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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 27 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.
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 37% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Kunming on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Hangzhou (HGH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $601.
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 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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?
Beijing Capital Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in just under 20h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 35m. 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 ($548), Hainan Airlines ($568), and Sichuan Airlines ($579) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. Users have found that China Southern is 42% 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 $526). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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 27 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 27 November 2025.
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