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

Flights from London to Kunming may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Kunming: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

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

One-stop flights from London to Kunming most commonly connect through: • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 26% of one-stop connections • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 20% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 19% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from London to Kunming. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £449 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £768, a difference of £320. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from London to Kunming?

A direct flight from London to Kunming takes 00m, covering 5,399 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from London 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 are flight prices from London to Kunming looking right now?

One-way fares from London to Kunming are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £297, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 39m, compared to 17h 25m via Wuhan (WUH) and 17h 27m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

What is the time difference between London and Kunming?

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

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

Return flights from London to Kunming range from £460 to £759, with an average of £606 over the past 12 months. Anything below £460 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from London to Kunming?

Return flights from London to Kunming typically range from £460 to £759. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £426 on Hainan Airlines.

What is the cheapest London to Kunming flight route?

There's little price difference between London to Kunming routes. They average around £606 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Kunming. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Kunming at £401 return. •July (£822) and December (£755) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 105% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London to Kunming?

Hainan Airlines (£426) and China Southern (£434) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from London to Kunming according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Kunming?

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) is the most popular stopover for the London to Kunming route. 26% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via PVG.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Kunming?

Flights via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £409. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to Kunming, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) had the shortest average connection time for London to Kunming stopovers at 10h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

21:05 - 11:00LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

29h 55m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

17:55 - 18:25KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

32h 30m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

£426Hainan Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

20:20 - 11:35LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

31h 15m1 stop Zhengzhou

19:30 - 17:20KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

29h 50m1 stop Zhengzhou

£434China Southern

Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

21:05 - 11:00LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

29h 55m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

12:05 - 18:25KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

38h 20m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

£444Hainan Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

20:20 - 11:35LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

31h 15m1 stop Zhengzhou

14:35 - 06:30KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

23h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£458China Southern

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

21:30 - 23:40LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 10m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

08:30 - 18:35KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

18h 05m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

£461China Southern

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

21:00 - 01:00LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

20h 00m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

18:25 - 19:00KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

32h 35m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

£461Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

21:10 - 12:55LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

31h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

06:30 - 17:50KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

19h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

£485Multiple Airlines

Sun, 7 Feb - Sun, 7 Mar

11:35 - 11:40LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

16h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

16:15 - 06:20KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

22h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

£548Air China

Mon, 18 Jan - Wed, 10 Mar

11:35 - 11:40LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

16h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

08:10 - 17:10KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

17h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

£554Air China

Mon, 21 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan

21:00 - 15:45LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

34h 45m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl

17:55 - 18:15KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

32h 20m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl

£1,303Hainan Airlines

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Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

11:15 - 18:35LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

24h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:20 - 07:10KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

17h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£2,465Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

22:00 - 21:15LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

16h 15m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang

21:45 - 19:40KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

29h 55m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang

£2,697Tianjin Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

11:45 - 18:20LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

47h 35m2 stops Kuwait City Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

18:30 - 14:00KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

27h 30m1 stop Wuhan

£2,944Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 24 Nov

11:10 - 00:20LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

30h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

07:00 - 06:40KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

31h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£3,314China Southern

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

11:10 - 12:10LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:55 - 06:30KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

26h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£3,316China Southern

Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

12:35 - 14:15LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

21:20 - 07:10KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

17h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£3,629Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

14:45 - 00:30LHR London Heathrow-KMG Kunming Changshui

26h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22:55 - 18:10KMG Kunming Changshui-LHR London Heathrow

27h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£3,692Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

11:35 - 13:20LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

16:20 - 06:30KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

22h 10m2 stops Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

£4,815China Eastern

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 24 Nov

11:35 - 13:20LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 06:30KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

21h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£4,895China Eastern

Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

11:35 - 12:25LGW London Gatwick-KMG Kunming Changshui

17h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

16:20 - 06:30KMG Kunming Changshui-LGW London Gatwick

22h 10m2 stops Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

£4,895China Eastern

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How much is a return flight from London to Kunming? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Kunming departing in November.
What is the cheapest London to Kunming flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyses pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between London to Kunming routes. They average around £606 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Kunming?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Kunming. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Kunming? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from London to Kunming, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Kunming at £401 return.
•July (£822) and December (£755) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 105% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Kunming?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Kunming:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from London to Kunming?
A direct flight from London to Kunming takes 00m, covering 5,399 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from London 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 to Kunming flight?
Return flights from London to Kunming range from £460 to £759, with an average of £606 over the past 12 months. Anything below £460 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from London to Kunming looking right now?
One-way fares from London to Kunming are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £297, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from London to Kunming?
Flights from London to Kunming may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to Kunming pass through?
One-stop flights from London to Kunming most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Kunming?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from London to Kunming. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £449 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £768, a difference of £320.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 to Kunming?
Flying via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 39m, compared to 17h 25m via Wuhan (WUH) and 17h 27m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).
What is the time difference between London and Kunming?
Kunming is 7 hours ahead of London (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Monday flights average £449, about £320 less than Wednesday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Kunming trip for April. Fares historically average £401 return in that month – typically £422 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
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