Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

Yes, direct flights are available from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming. Historically, approximately 46.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

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

The direct flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is typically around 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2490 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging about 16 hours and 13 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes.

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

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for deals across the trailing quarter.

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Kuala Lumpur to Kunming: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

For those planning cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $135. Other budget-friendly options include January, with a median of $155, and November, where the median fare is $179. These months offer the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming typically range from $240 to $584, with a median fare 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, suggesting that finding a bargain may require careful timing and flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

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 2,490 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Regular price: $159 - $492

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 $159 and $492. The current lowest deal is $213 with AirAsia for travel from Oct 1-Oct 8.

now $213

Low $159

High $492

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

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$333

$271

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$354

$277

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$368

$277

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$310

$249

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$309

$249

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$340

$262

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

$435 → $321

26%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$434 → $323

26%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$424 → $315

26%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$427 → $318

26%

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 from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are above the typical level at $213.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $135 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 40m

The median flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

46.1% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia offers direct flights

AirAsia has offered direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are frequent, appearing often.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Kunming.

📍 ~45 km from Kuala Lumpur city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) offers another option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming.

📍 ~15 km from Kuala Lumpur city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Kunming main airports to arrive at

Kunming Changshui International (KMG)

Cheapest

Kunming Changshui International is a good arrival airport for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Airports nearby Kunming used as alternative

Guiyang Longdongbao International (KWE)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~400 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$243

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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 window, the average price for a flight is around $232. Booking 7-13 days out sees a slight increase to an average of $238. Prices tend to be highest when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $337.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $240. The median price for this route over the same period was $387. Prices above $584 are in the more expensive range, based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

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 that certain months can offer significant savings.

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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: $159 - $492

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 $159 and $492. The current lowest deal is $213 with AirAsia for travel from Oct 1-Oct 8.

now $213

Low $159

High $492

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

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$333

$271

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$354

$277

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$368

$277

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$310

$249

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$309

$249

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Kunming

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Kunming (KMG)

Sichuan Airlines

$340

$262

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

$435 → $321

26%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$434 → $323

26%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$424 → $315

26%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$427 → $318

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming