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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kunming from $491

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KMG
21 May — 28 May1
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 21 April 2026.

Tue 20/1011:20
MEL
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KMG
1 stop15h 50m
China Southern
Tue 3/1120:15
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 19/4$750
Sat 23/512:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop26h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 24/520:40
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops38h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/4$817
Mon 25/520:20
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/603:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$825
Mon 1/615:25
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/603:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$833
Tue 28/721:30
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/816:40
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$842
Mon 10/812:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop37h 50m
China Eastern
Thu 13/820:20
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop35h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$861
Mon 19/1013:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop26h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1113:10
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$930
Tue 20/1022:30
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops19h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1122:05
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$947
Tue 28/707:30
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/803:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$980

Find 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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$817

One-way from

$491

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$719
China Eastern
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  • 23/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Kunming
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  • 1/9
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  • 15h 00m total
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 April 2026.
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MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

12:00-09:15

2 stops23h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 13/8

21:20-10:00

2 stops34h 40m

$861

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

15:25-10:45

2 stops45h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 30/6

03:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

$863

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

15:25-23:05

1 stop33h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 7/6

03:00-11:45

1 stop30h 45m

$899

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

12:00-12:20

1 stop26h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 24/5

22:05-12:40

1 stop36h 35m

$1,036
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

20:20-22:35

1 stop28h 15m

$512

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sat 29/8

12:00-15:30

2 stops29h 30m

$540

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

12:00-23:30

2 stops37h 30m

$540

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

12:30-17:05

3 stops30h 35m

$1,033
Fastest single journey

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

16:45-18:55

3 stops28h 10m

$1,033

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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 17 April 2026.

Booking 81 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 $539). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,301). 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 21 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
64 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

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
64 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

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
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

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
149 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

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
7.2
Good
208 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

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?

    China Eastern can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in just under 23h 15m. 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 ($515), China Southern ($522), and China Eastern ($612) 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 $293. Users have also found prices from $306 and $318 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 $539). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,301). 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$515Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$522Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$612Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$629Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$696Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$756Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$939Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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