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$625 Find cheap flights from Kunming to Melbourne Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kunming to Melbourne departing on 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Kunming to Melbourne (KMG-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kunming to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:15 - 09:00KMG-MEL
38h 45m2 stops
11:00 - 01:05MEL-KMG
16h 05m1 stop
$625China Eastern
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
10:30 - 09:00KMG-MEL
20h 30m1 stop
11:00 - 01:05MEL-KMG
16h 05m1 stop
$771China Eastern
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
16:15 - 09:00KMG-MEL
38h 45m2 stops
11:00 - 17:05MEL-KMG
32h 05m2 stops
$1,136China Eastern
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
10:30 - 09:00KMG-MEL
20h 30m1 stop
11:00 - 01:05MEL-KMG
16h 05m1 stop
$1,282China Eastern
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
11:25 - 09:00KMG-MEL
19h 35m2 stops
17:15 - 14:30MEL-KMG
23h 15m3 stops
$1,785China Eastern
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
11:40 - 09:00KMG-MEL
19h 20m2 stops
17:15 - 14:30MEL-KMG
23h 15m3 stops
$1,870China Eastern
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
03:05 - 07:25KMG-MEL
26h 20m1 stop
18:25 - 02:05MEL-KMG
33h 40m1 stop
$2,249Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 24 May - Wed, 29 May

Flights from Kunming to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kunming to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kunming to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Kunming to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Kunming to Melbourne, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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Low season

August

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$625
Best time to beat the crowds (51% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Kunming to Melbourne

When to book flights from Kunming to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kunming to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Kunming to Melbourne flights

  • Are there any business class or premium economy fares from Kunming to Melbourne?

    You can find premium economy fares with airlines such as China Southern Airlines. You’ll also find business class fares with airlines like XiamenAir, Air China and China Southern Airlines. When looking for these cabin classes, it’s important to note that many airlines offer mixed fares. This means that at least one leg of your flights will be in another cabin class, usually economy.

  • Do kids require child car seats to get to and from the airports in China and Australia?

    Chinese law requires that children under the age of four use a child car seat appropriate for their age and size. Children under 12 are also not permitted to travel in the front passenger seat of a vehicle. When travelling to and from Melbourne Airport, it’s important to adhere to Australia’s strict child car seat laws, even if you’re using a rideshare provider or taxi. Children under seven must use a booster, rear-facing car seat or forward-facing car seat that is suitable for their height and developmental stage.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kunming to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kunming to Melbourne Airport was $407 for a return ticket.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kunming to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kunming to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kunming and Melbourne, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kunming to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kunming to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kunming to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Kunming is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kunming to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Kunming with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kunming to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Kunming up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kunming to Melbourne

  • Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the main international airport in Melbourne and serves as a hub for Qantas, Virgin Australia and the budget airline Jetstar. It has four terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 for domestic flights, Terminal 2 for international flights and Terminal 4 for low-cost domestic travel.
  • If you want to ensure a smooth check-in process at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), make sure to check your passport well in advance of your travel dates. It should have at least 6 months of validity from your date of departure and at least one blank visa page for stamps.
  • When booking flights from Kunming to Melbourne, be sure to review the checked luggage allowance, as it can vary greatly between airlines. For example, China Eastern and Air China generally include a 23 kg bag, while China Southern Airlines usually offers two 23 kg bags for economy passengers.

Top airlines flying from Kunming to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kunming to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kunming to Melbourne? 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.
7.7
China SouthernOverall score based on 295 reviews
7.7comfort
7.4entertainment
7.4food
8.3crew
8.0boarding
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We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

6.0 GoodMichelle, Apr 2024SFO - CAN
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We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

Pros: "Yes, seats were very comfortable and crew members were extremely helpful"
Cons: "Everything was excellent."

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

How do you run out of beer after one hour of a twelve hour flight?!

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

2 hours delay on the 1st plane out of the day!!!!!

Multiple delays, with no explanation. Caused us to almost miss our connector. The airline made no effort when we arrived in Shanghai to help us make it to our next flight with the same airline.

Pros: "The flight was smooth. Food was on time . Wine is available for the anxious flyers who can’t sleep."
Cons: "Better softer hand soap , sprays and lotion . Sleep mask"
Cons: "delay of about 1 hour, we almost missed our international flight from beigin"
Pros: "Nice staff."
Cons: "Although I've ordered vegan food about 3 months in advance, I have not been provided with a vegan meal and received cheese lasagne. Pretty sad on such a long distance flight."
Pros: "Great crew in business class!"
Cons: "Wifi was terrible, entertainment is below average and angle seats for a 12 hour flight is sub par. The food was so so"
Pros: "My flight was canceled but the ground crew was amazing I was really worried but China Eastern's ticket people were very professional! Highly recommend."

Kunming - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Kunming (KMG)China

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Kunming

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