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Cheapest return flight
RM 846
Typical prices: RM 1,049-RM 1,621
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/11Sun 4/11
JHB - KMG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
RM 911
Typical prices: RM 1,035-RM 1,588
AirAsia
Sat 17/2Mon 26/2
JHB - KMG • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with AirAsia, China Eastern, and Batik Air. Average duration is 3h 52m
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Most flights • 18 per week
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • 30% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kunming

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kunming

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
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16:10 - 01:35Johor Bahru  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
9h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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02:35 - 09:10Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Johor Bahru Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
6h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
RM 846Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Wed, 17 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb
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21:35 - 01:25Johor Bahru  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
3h 50mdirect
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02:30 - 06:45Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Johor Bahru Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
4h 15mdirect
RM 911AirAsia
3+ days ago
Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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22:20 - 02:00Penang  Penang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
27h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
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03:00 - 08:30Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Penang Penang Intl
29h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
RM 920Scoot
1 day ago
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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18:10 - 01:35Penang  Penang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
7h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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03:00 - 06:30Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Penang Penang Intl
3h 30mdirect
RM 944Batik Air
2 days ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
AirAsia Logo
21:55 - 16:55Johor Bahru  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
19h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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02:30 - 06:45Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Johor Bahru Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
4h 15mdirect
RM 944AirAsia
12 hours ago
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Batik Air Logo
09:50 - 01:35Penang  Penang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
15h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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02:35 - 09:00Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Penang Penang Intl
6h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
RM 965Batik Air
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
China Southern Logo
19:00 - 09:45Penang  Penang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
14h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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18:40 - 21:00Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Penang Penang Intl
26h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
RM 981China Southern
12 hours ago
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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06:15 - 01:25Penang  Penang Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
19h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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03:00 - 16:25Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Penang Penang Intl
13h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
RM 981Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Fri, 1 Jan - Sat, 9 Jan
China Southern Logo
16:10 - 09:45Kuala Lumpur  Kuala Lumpur Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
17h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
China Southern Logo
22:35 - 14:40Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl
16h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
RM 985China Southern
16 hours ago
Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
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19:15 - 02:00Kuala Lumpur  Kuala Lumpur Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui
6h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
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03:00 - 18:15Kunming  Kunming Changshui-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl
15h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
RM 985Scoot
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Kunming

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

What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?

Johor Bahru to Kunming is the cheapest route at RM 846 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kunming is the most popular connection with return deals from RM 985.

How much is a flight to Kunming?

On average, a return flight from Malaysia to Kunming costs RM 1,303, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johor Bahru average RM 1,059, while Kota Kinabalu runs a bit higher at RM 1,286.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kunming?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kunming at RM 1,283 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,386.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming with an average price of RM 997 return.
•December (RM 1,619) and October (RM 1,382) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kunming?

Night flights to Kunming are the cheapest at RM 1,243 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at RM 1,471.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under RM 1,049 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kunming at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johor Bahru RM 932
•Kota Bharu RM 1,033.

When are flights to Kunming the cheapest?

Flights to Kunming are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Kunming

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

RM 470
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 57% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johor Bahru to Kunming

When to book flights to Kunming

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 questions about flights to Kunming, answered

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

  • How do I know if a flight to Kunming is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kunming is around RM 1,049 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Kunming from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Kunming varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport: 3h 45m
    • From Johor Bahru: 3h 50m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Kunming?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kunming are from Kuala Lumpur, starting at RM 985 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kunming?

    Last-minute fares to Kunming (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 2% higher than the average return fare of RM 1,303.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kunming?

    AirAsia operates the most flights from Malaysia to Kunming at 18 per week, and for this route AirAsia is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Kunming. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kunming?

  • How many flights serve Kunming?

    Kunming receives 5 flights per day and 38 per week from across the world. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport has the most flights to Kunming with 34 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Kunming flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kunming, book around 4 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 16% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Kunming, a good return fare is around RM 1,049. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kunming in January. Return fares historically average RM 997, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to RM 229 on a return flight. Evening flights to Kunming average RM 1,243 compared to RM 1,471 for morning flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Kunming, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, AirAsia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, China Eastern includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Batik Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Kunming

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kunming? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Thai AirwaysOverall score based on 427 reviews
8.5Crew
7.5Food
8.0Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

There was no screens on the flight, and no wifi with which we could connect to the internet and stream any content. This was a smaller plan so the business class seats were a bit tight. No hot towels or welcome drinks like when you fly on the bigger TG on the same route. The food was excellent, much better than the previous Thai airways business class meals. It was also nice that they offered eye masks for easy sleeping.

10.0 ExcellentSumaiya, Aug 2026
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There was no screens on the flight, and no wifi with which we could connect to the internet and stream any content. This was a smaller plan so the business class seats were a bit tight. No hot towels or welcome drinks like when you fly on the bigger TG on the same route. The food was excellent, much better than the previous Thai airways business class meals. It was also nice that they offered eye masks for easy sleeping.

Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

Gate and boarding processes were handled smoothly and efficiently. Both (connecting) flights departed and arrived on time. The cabin crew seemed anxious and a bit stressed/rushed. Food service was OK, but the hot food dishes were poor quality.

HAVING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PEOPLE TO BOARD ACCORDING TO GROUP IS ESSENTIAL N ENSURING N CUTTING OF QUEUES, EXCEPT FOR PRIORITY CLASS PASSENGERS ON A SEPARATE Q

Always liked Thai Airways but in the past they have been very expensive, not being a millionaire just yet, I will use cheaper airlines. Bangkok to London £370 11 hours 45 mins. Old plane but ok. Lovely ladies on board, very polite. Food was ok. Will always use them if the price is right.

Could have been better. I prefer Thai airlines only but it hasnt been reliable.

The flight attendants ignored us several times which was annoying. The sandwich thing wasn't very good but it's only an hour flight, it would have been better to have entertainment over bad food.

My case was missing a wheel on arrival Heathrow and the staff were unhelpful when i tried to get some compensation stating it was not sufficient damage, i only wish that they at some point have to deal with the same situation it put me in, maybe they would change their attitude but overall it was a good flight

After going back and forth with the airline, they never reimbursed the airline tickets. Went around asking multiple people how to get reimbursed and kept getting put back, not satisfied with their customer service.

No working jet bridge to deplane, with priority customers deplaning last. Followed by bus to terminal.

We were taking the flight MU 8649 from Shanghai to Osaka and the original boarding gate was 20 and we didn’t receive any notification or broadcast about gate changes, and by the time we missed the original boarding time we check thr electric board and realized the gate was changed to 208 Also the flight was delayed by almost an hour and the crew member didn’t provide any explanation, after we finally boarded the aircraft was very hot, the crew member told me the air conditioning was not working and tried to calm passages down by offering iced water, all of us sat in the aircraft for another 40 mins before it finally took off

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

Basic long haul decent price but U pay for what you get. Over 5hrs of transit and terminal was pretty bare with nothing much to do except the lounge

Business Class window seat on my Shanghai to Venice route was broken and could not be converted into a bed which has to switch to a narrow aisle seat instead

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Automated check in could have been better organised and informative

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

My flight from PEN-KUL was re-timed for two hours or so due to some technical issue. It was not conveyed accordingly by the staff. Info only received via fellow passenger who also mentioned about the possibility of changing flight but different airport SZB. Changing flight is not easy since everyone is fighting for available seat unsystematically. Anywhere, I and my wife managed to get seat for slightly earlier flight from the retimed one. The issue should be handled more professionally and systematically.

I was pretty sure my seat includes a meal. But I guess I was wrong because I wasn't served a meal on my flight with Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. I was fortunate because the layover was more than an hour in Kuala Lumpur. Otherwise, I could have cause a delay to the connecting flight to Taiwan because my terminal to board the next flight is located at different building. I had to take a train to the satellite building. Overall, all is well.

Batik Air is racing to the bottom of the list with its consistent flight delays. Especially out of Malaysia. Shocking that they keep getting away with it without any form of punishment from the authorities. Also very inconsistent rules on cabin luggage.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Did not like that we were not informed about the 4 hour delay, crew not friendly, noone at terminals to consult with...all employees for Batrik were behind glass aftervgoing through security at the gate again. Why no agent at Gate H 10 to answer questions? And no apology. Updates would have eased anxiety. Boarding is disorderly also.

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

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