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What to know about flights from London to Kunming?

The distance between London and Kunming is approximately 8,694.08km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£263
Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines LON-KMG 20h · 1 stop Wed, Nov 18
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Cheapest return
£431
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines LON-KMG 34h 45m · 2 stops Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines Cheapest · From £263 China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,694.08km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Kunming over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £263 and round-trip from £431. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • LHR 21:00
        34h 45m
        1 stop
        KMG 15:45
        London - Kunming | Fri, Nov 13 | Hainan Airlines
        KMG 17:55
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:25
        Kunming - London | Tue, Nov 17 | Hainan Airlines
        £431 £485
        11% off
        11% off
        £485 £431
      • LHR 21:05
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        KMG 11:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Nov 11 | Hainan Airlines
        KMG 17:55
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:25
        Kunming - London | Tue, Nov 17 | Hainan Airlines
        £431 £485
        11% off
        11% off
        £485 £431
      • LHR 21:05
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        KMG 16:50
        London - Kunming | Wed, Nov 18 | Hainan Airlines
        KMG 17:55
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:25
        Kunming - London | Tue, Nov 24 | Hainan Airlines
        £431 £485
        11% off
        11% off
        £485 £431
      • LHR 21:05
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        KMG 11:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Nov 4 | Hainan Airlines
        KMG 17:55
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:25
        Kunming - London | Tue, Nov 10 | Hainan Airlines
        £431
        11% off
        £485 £431
      • LHR 21:00
        34h 45m
        1 stop
        KMG 15:45
        London - Kunming | Mon, Nov 30 | Hainan Airlines
        KMG 16:50
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:45
        Kunming - London | Thu, Dec 3 | Hainan Airlines
        £431
        11% off
        £485 £431
      • LHR 21:05
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        KMG 11:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Nov 25 | Hainan Airlines
        KMG 17:55
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:25
        Kunming - London | Tue, Dec 1 | Hainan Airlines
        £431
        11% off
        £485 £431
      • LHR 21:05
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        KMG 11:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Dec 2 | Hainan Airlines
        KMG 16:50
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:15
        Kunming - London | Sun, Dec 6 | Hainan Airlines
        £431
        11% off
        £485 £431
      • LGW 20:20
        31h 15m
        1 stop
        KMG 11:35
        London - Kunming | Sat, Nov 28 | China Southern Airlines
        KMG 08:30
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:35
        Kunming - London | Sat, Dec 5 | China Southern Airlines
        £437
        10% off
        £485 £437
      • LGW 20:20
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        KMG 14:35
        London - Kunming | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
        KMG 15:35
        35h
        1 stop
        LHR 18:35
        Kunming - London | Mon, Nov 30 | China Southern Airlines
        £437
        10% off
        £485 £437
      • LGW 09:50
        15h 55m
        1 stop
        KMG 09:45
        London - Kunming | Fri, Nov 20 | China Southern Airlines
        KMG 22:35
        28h
        1 stop
        LHR 18:35
        Kunming - London | Sun, Nov 22 | China Southern Airlines
        £441
        9% off
        £485 £441
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 14:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
        KMG 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Kunming - London | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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      • LHR 21:00
        20h
        1 stop
        KMG 01:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Nov 18 | Tianjin Airlines
        £263 £305
        14% off
        14% off
        £305 £263
      • LHR 21:00
        20h
        1 stop
        KMG 01:00
        London - Kunming | Sat, Oct 31 | Tianjin Airlines
        £269 £305
        12% off
        12% off
        £305 £269
      • LHR 21:50
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KMG 20:40
        London - Kunming | Fri, Nov 27 | Tianjin Airlines
        £269 £305
        12% off
        12% off
        £305 £269
      • LHR 21:00
        20h
        1 stop
        KMG 01:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Oct 28 | Tianjin Airlines
        £271
        11% off
        £305 £271
      • LHR 21:50
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KMG 20:40
        London - Kunming | Fri, Nov 13 | Tianjin Airlines
        £271
        11% off
        £305 £271
      • LHR 21:50
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        KMG 08:35
        London - Kunming | Sun, Nov 1 | Tianjin Airlines
        £273
        10% off
        £305 £273
      • LHR 21:50
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KMG 20:40
        London - Kunming | Fri, Oct 30 | Tianjin Airlines
        £273
        10% off
        £305 £273
      • LHR 21:00
        20h
        1 stop
        KMG 01:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Nov 25 | Tianjin Airlines
        £275
        10% off
        £305 £275
      • LHR 21:00
        20h
        1 stop
        KMG 01:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Nov 4 | Tianjin Airlines
        £276
        10% off
        £305 £276
      • LHR 21:00
        20h
        1 stop
        KMG 01:00
        London - Kunming | Sat, Nov 21 | Tianjin Airlines
        £277
        9% off
        £305 £277
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 14:00
        London - Kunming | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for London to Kunming flights?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Kunming are China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines, among 7 carriers on this route. Tianjin Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Tianjin Airlines logo Tianjin Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines logo Scandinavian Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on London to Kunming Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from London to Kunming?

Average price of one-way tickets from London to Kunming booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from London to Kunming, fares are lowest in January (£324) and highest in July (£616).

£616
£470
£324
£178
    Cheapest
  • £352
    Oct
  • £444
    Nov
  • £596
    Dec
  • £324
    Jan
  • £498
    Feb
  • £565
    Mar
  • £492
    Apr
  • £443
    May
  • £524
    Jun
  • £616
    Jul
  • £465
    Aug
  • £370
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from London to Kunming?

Average price of return tickets from London to Kunming booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from London to Kunming, fares are lowest in November (£452) and highest in July (£916).

£916
£684
£452
£220
    Cheapest
  • £763
    Oct
  • £452
    Nov
  • £762
    Dec
  • £513
    Jan
  • £582
    Feb
  • £778
    Mar
  • £609
    Apr
  • £647
    May
  • £732
    Jun
  • £916
    Jul
  • £677
    Aug
  • £550
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Kunming?

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £263 (for example, LHR–KMG on Wed, Nov 18). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Hainan Airlines offers fares from £431, departing on Fri, Nov 13 and returning on Tue, Nov 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Kunming with the following airlines, including: Beijing Capital Airlines Scandinavian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Kunming on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Nov 18, with one-way fares from just £263.
    · Compare airlines. Tianjin Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Kunming.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Kunming is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Kunming on October 31, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at £442.
  • Flights to Kunming can arrive at: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). The most common route connects Heathrow Airport and Kunming Changshui International Airport (LHR–KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and London is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Kunming is £483. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Kunming, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Ryanairare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Kunming. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Cheap flights from London to Kunming

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Kunming, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Kunming for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Chinese cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Kunming in just over 10 hours 45 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of China. With prices starting from just £356, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Kunming and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Kunming

Finding cheap flights from London to Kunming is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Kunming

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Kunming, including British Airways, Air China

Flight time from London to Kunming

Kunming lies a distance of 5414 miles miles from London, with flights taking around 10 hours 45 mins.

Departure from a London Airport to Kunming

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Kunming You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kunming The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Kunming The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Kunming The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Kunming You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
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If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.