Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

Historically, direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming have accounted for 46.1% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 connections. This indicates that while direct routes are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

The typical direct flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2490 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take significantly longer, with a median duration of 16 hours and 13 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this journey.

How often do cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals appear regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with consistent availability across the trailing quarter.

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Kuala Lumpur to Kunming: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

For cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming, the most budget-friendly time to travel is typically March, with a median fare of $135. Other economical options include January, where the median fare is $155, and November, with a median fare of $179. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming typically range from $240–$584, with a median of $387. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming takes approximately 7h 40m, including connections. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2490 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve 2 connections to reach Kunming.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Regular price: $165 - $525

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is between $165 and $525. The current lowest deal is $169 with Malindo Airways for travel from Sep 29-Oct 13.

now $169

Low $165

High $525

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to KMG is March, with a median price of $135. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $558. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $135

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $558

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$282

$375

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Xiamen Airlines

$411

$1,038

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$204

$169

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$204

$169

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$200

$171

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$198

$171

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$401 → $261

35%

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$279 → $172

38%

5 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 7

$261 → $167

36%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$261 → $172

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Kuala Lumpur - Kunming route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are above the typical level at $169.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: March, January, November

Historically, the cheapest fares are found in March ($135), January ($155), and November ($179).

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 7h 40m

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming typically take 7h 40m, with a median of 460 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from Malindo Airways

Malindo Airways offers direct flights on this route, with 46.1% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Malindo Airways is a key airline for direct flights on the Kuala Lumpur to Kunming route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) is a primary option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$203

Kunming main airports to arrive at

Kunming Changshui International (KMG)

Cheapest

Kunming Changshui International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Kunming.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Kunming used as alternative

Guiyang Longdongbao International (KWE)

Guiyang Longdongbao International is a major hub with extensive flight networks and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Kunming.

📍 ~400 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail in approx. 2 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$252

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kunming

Historically, the best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is typically within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price observed was $232. Booking 60+ days out generally results in higher prices, with an average of $337. Prices tend to increase as the departure date gets further away, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $249.

A flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $240. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $387, while prices in the upper quartile reached $584.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming, with a median price of $135. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $155. The annual median price for this route is $387, indicating significant savings are possible by flying in these months. November, with a median of $179, is also among the more affordable options.

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Kuala Lumpur to Kunming: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Regular price: $165 - $525

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is between $165 and $525. The current lowest deal is $169 with Malindo Airways for travel from Sep 29-Oct 13.

now $169

Low $165

High $525

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to KMG is March, with a median price of $135. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $558. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $135

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $558

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$282

$375

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Xiamen Airlines

$411

$1,038

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$204

$169

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$204

$169

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$200

$171

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Malindo Airways

$198

$171

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$401 → $261

35%

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$279 → $172

38%

5 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 7

$261 → $167

36%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$261 → $172

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Kuala Lumpur - Kunming route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are above the typical level at $169.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: March, January, November

Historically, the cheapest fares are found in March ($135), January ($155), and November ($179).

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 7h 40m

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming typically take 7h 40m, with a median of 460 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from Malindo Airways

Malindo Airways offers direct flights on this route, with 46.1% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Malindo Airways is a key airline for direct flights on the Kuala Lumpur to Kunming route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) is a primary option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$203

Kunming main airports to arrive at

Kunming Changshui International (KMG)

Cheapest

Kunming Changshui International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Kunming.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Kunming used as alternative

Guiyang Longdongbao International (KWE)

Guiyang Longdongbao International is a major hub with extensive flight networks and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Kunming.

Kunming, China

86% AI deal score

$1,174

$549

Save $625

Shenzhen Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kunming

Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Today’s best flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Kuala Lumpur to Kunming: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Kuala Lumpur - Kunming route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest months: March, January, November

Typically 7h 40m

Direct flights available from Malindo Airways

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kunming main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kunming used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kunming

Best Elite deals to Kunming

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kunming

When is the best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

What's the flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

How often do cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming come up?

Related routes

More routes from Kuala Lumpur

Flights to Kunming from other cities

Kuala Lumpur to Kunming: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Kuala Lumpur - Kunming route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest months: March, January, November

Typically 7h 40m

Direct flights available from Malindo Airways

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kunming main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kunming used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kunming

Best Elite deals to Kunming

Oct 27

Oct 26

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Oct 27

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kunming

When is the best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?