Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $692
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
5 Dec — 12 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 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 5 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 5 November 2025.
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - KMG
1 stop36h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 15/107:10KMG - MEL
1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/11$1,562
Fri 19/1212:25MEL - KMG
1 stop25h 30mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1212:25KMG - MEL
1 stop19h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/11$1,571
Fri 19/1214:30MEL - KMG
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1215:15KMG - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,616
Mon 15/1222:35MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/102:30KMG - MEL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,791
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 5 November 2025.
Mon 16/313:00MEL - KMG
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 28/320:20KMG - MEL
1 stop35h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$692
Wed 25/312:25MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 20mXiamenAir
Sat 28/317:50KMG - MEL
1 stop13h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/11$859
Fri 9/120:45MEL - KMG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/203:00KMG - MEL
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$969
Fri 9/112:00MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 25/217:00KMG - MEL
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/11$883
Sun 15/301:30MEL - KMG
3 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/317:50KMG - MEL
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$975
Thu 8/112:00MEL - KMG
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 28/109:30KMG - MEL
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/11$969
Thu 8/112:00MEL - KMG
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/103:00KMG - MEL
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,054
Wed 25/312:00MEL - KMG
2 stops30h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 28/316:20KMG - MEL
2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/11$1,027
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Kunming
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Kunming. Data last updated 5 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - KMG
1 stop36h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 15/107:10KMG - MEL
1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/11$1,562
Mon 15/1222:35MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/102:30KMG - MEL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,791
Fri 19/1212:25MEL - KMG
1 stop25h 30mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1212:25KMG - MEL
1 stop19h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/11$1,571
Fri 19/1214:30MEL - KMG
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1215:15KMG - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,616
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 5 November 2025.
Mon 15/1217:55MEL - KMG
2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$858
Mon 15/1222:35MEL - KMG
1 stop30h 25mScoot
Deal found 4/11$913
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 5 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
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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
$692
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Wed 25/3
12:25-16:45
1 stop31h 20m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 28/3
17:50-10:25
1 stop13h 35m
$859
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Fri 9/1
12:00-00:55
1 stop15h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 25/2
17:00-12:00
1 stop16h 00m
$883
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Fri 9/1
20:45-10:55
1 stop17h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Tue 24/2
03:00-04:55
2 stops22h 55m
$969
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Thu 8/1
12:00-00:55
1 stop15h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 28/1
09:30-11:00
2 stops22h 30m
$969
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
01:30-23:30
3 stops25h 00m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 28/3
17:50-10:25
1 stop13h 35m
$975
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Wed 25/3
12:00-15:15
2 stops30h 15m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 28/3
16:20-10:00
2 stops38h 40m
$1,027
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Thu 8/1
12:00-11:40
1 stop26h 40m
Kunming Changshui
Tue 27/1
03:00-18:15
3 stops36h 15m
$1,054
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 15/12
17:55-20:55
2 stops54h 00m
$858
MelbourneKunming
MEL - KMG
MELKMG
Melbourne
Mon 15/12
22:35-02:00
1 stop30h 25m
$913
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Deals found on 4/11
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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 31 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 5 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 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 5 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 and XiamenAir can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in just under 24h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. 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 ($531), Hainan Airlines ($569), and XiamenAir ($636) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Kunming. Users have found that China Southern is 40% 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, 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 5 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 5 November 2025.
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