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Cheapest return flight
£415
Typical prices: £472-£731
Hainan Airlines
Fri 16/11Thu 29/11
LHR - KMG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£276
Typical prices: £323-£378
Tianjin Airlines
Tue 27/11
LHR - KMG • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Kunming. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 31% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG)
Cheapest • Avg £412 (return)
Wuhan (WUH)
Shortest trip • 17h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Kunming (LHR-KMG)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Kunming

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:45LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
34h 45m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:50 - 18:15KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
33h 25m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl
£415Hainan Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:45LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
34h 45m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:50 - 18:15KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
33h 25m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl
£416Hainan Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:45LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
34h 45m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:50 - 18:15KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
33h 25m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl
£417Hainan Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 11:55LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
30h 25m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
07:00 - 18:35KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
19h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£454China Southern
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 23:40LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
18h 10m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
06:55 - 18:35KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
19h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£459China Southern
Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 20:40LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
14h 50m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 19:00KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
32h 35m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
£460Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 23:40LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
18h 10m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
08:30 - 17:55KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
17h 25m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£462China Southern
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:35 - 10:15LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
19h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 17:50KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
19h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
£497Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Air China Logo
21:30 - 21:00LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
15h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Air China Logo
06:30 - 17:50KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
19h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
£506Air China
Sun, 3 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
Air China Logo
09:05 - 15:10LHR  London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui
22h 05m2 stops Vienna Intl Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
08:25 - 19:20KMG  Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow
18h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
£802Air China
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Heathrow Airport to Kunming flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming start at £415. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £472 to £731. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £415 on Hainan Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming and is 27% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 76% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming at £407 return.
•August (£906) and July (£815) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 122% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for London Heathrow Airport to Kunming flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£276
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming

When to book flights from Heathrow to Kunming

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Kunming based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London Heathrow Airport to Kunming flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

    A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming takes 0h 00m, covering 5,413 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to Kunming flight?

    Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming range from £472 to £731, with an average of £590 over the past 12 months. Anything below £472 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £415 to £3,502. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £328.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

    Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming most commonly connect through:

    • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 35% of one-stop connections
    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 8% of one-stop connections

    Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 59% on the London Heathrow Airport to Kunming route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £434 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £1,041, a difference of £607. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Heathrow Airport to Kunming?

    Flying via Wuhan (WUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 25m, compared to 17h 31m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 17h 33m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and Kunming?

    Kunming is 7 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking London Heathrow Airport to Kunming flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Monday flights average £434 – about £607 less than Tuesday (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Heathrow Airport to Kunming trip for November. Fares historically average £407 return in that month – typically £499 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kunming Changshui Airport.
    - Best Yue Hang Hotel

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