Cheap flights to Kunming

eDreams brings together every option for your trip to Kunming (China) in a single search. Browse airlines, flight times, layovers and prices side by side, and use the departure time or duration filters to zero in on the flight that works for you.

Recently, the cheapest fare to Kunming booked through eDreams was £79. This figure is only a guide, though, since your own price will shift depending on when you travel and how early you book.

Among travellers heading to Kunming, Air Asia is the airline of choice.

Your ideal time to visit Kunming comes down to the kind of weather you enjoy. In Kunming, temperatures typically reach around 24ºC at the peak of summer and fall as low as 2ºC during the coldest spell. Knowing this in advance helps with choosing your travel dates, packing the right clothes and planning what to do while you're there.

• Typical highs: temperatures can reach around 25ºC in the hottest months
• Typical lows: temperatures can drop to about 2ºC in the coldest months
• Hottest month: May
• Coldest month: January
• Driest month: January
• Wettest month: August

China Eastern Airlines runs non-stop flights to Kunming, departing from the following cities:

• Bangkok flown by China Eastern Airlines
• Hong Kong flown by China Eastern Airlines
• Kolkata flown by China Eastern Airlines
• Kuala Lumpur flown by Sichuan Airlines
• Singapore flown by Thai Airways International

If you don't mind a stopover, you can also reach Kunming via China Southern Airlines, among others. Some of the departure cities on these connecting routes include:

• London flown by China Southern Airlines
• London flown by Air Asia
• London flown by Shenzhen Airlines

Keep these quick checks in mind to cut the cost of your trip to Kunming:

• Flexible dates: look at a handful of departure days before settling on one. Shifting your trip by a day in either direction can sometimes bring the fare down noticeably.
• Nearby airports: it's worth comparing the alternatives. An airport a little further from Kunming can sometimes work out cheaper than flying into the main one.
• Baggage: check exactly what's included in each fare before you commit. Knowing your allowance upfront means no surprise costs when you reach the airport.

Before you fly, look into the entry requirements for China and allow plenty of time to get any documents sorted.

One more thing: booking a hotel alongside your flight unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay, and adding a hire car to the same booking can bring further savings when combined with your flights and accommodation.