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Flight Info | Hong Kong to Kunming

The distance between Hong Kong and Kunming is approximately 1,187.12 km. It takes around 2 hours 35 minutes on average to fly from Hong Kong to Kunming. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$101
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines HKG-KMG 2h 35m · Nonstop Thu, Aug 27
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Cheapest round-trip
$169
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines HKG-KMG 2h 35m · Nonstop Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
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When to travel
July
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,187.12 km
Flight distance
2h 35m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Hong Kong to Kunming: One way flights from $101, round trip flights from $169. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Sun, Sep 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        $169 $200
        16% off
        16% off
        $200 $169
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Fri, Aug 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Wed, Sep 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        $169 $200
        16% off
        16% off
        $200 $169
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Tue, Sep 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Sat, Sep 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        $170 $200
        15% off
        15% off
        $200 $170
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Mon, Aug 31 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Sat, Sep 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        $173
        14% off
        $200 $173
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Mon, Sep 7 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        $174
        13% off
        $200 $174
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Wed, Sep 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        $174
        13% off
        $200 $174
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Tue, Sep 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        $174
        13% off
        $200 $174
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Thu, Sep 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Sat, Sep 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        $174
        13% off
        $200 $174
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Wed, Sep 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Fri, Sep 4 | China Eastern Airlines
        $174
        13% off
        $200 $174
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Sat, Sep 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 8:05 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        HKG 10:25 AM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        $174
        13% off
        $200 $174
      • HKG 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Wed, Aug 12 | Normal Airline
        KMG 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        HKG 4:00 PM
        Kunming - Hong Kong | Fri, Aug 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Thu, Aug 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        $101 $130
        22% off
        22% off
        $130 $101
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Mon, Sep 7 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113 $130
        13% off
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Sun, Sep 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113 $130
        13% off
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Tue, Sep 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Tue, Sep 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Thu, Sep 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Wed, Sep 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Sat, Sep 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Fri, Sep 4 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 9:15 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:50 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Tue, Sep 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        $113
        13% off
        $130 $113
      • HKG 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Hong Kong - Kunming | Wed, Aug 12 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Hong Kong to Kunming

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Hong Kong to Kunming, including China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Hong Kong to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Hong Kong to Kunming?

The average price of one-way flights from Hong Kong to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong to Kunming is July, with an average price of $151; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to $262.

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$207
$151
$96
    Cheapest
  • $196
    Aug
  • $231
    Sep
  • $262
    Oct
  • $187
    Nov
  • $202
    Dec
  • $181
    Jan
  • $182
    Feb
  • $202
    Mar
  • $231
    Apr
  • $195
    May
  • $158
    Jun
  • $151
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Kunming?

Average price of round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Hong Kong to Kunming are found during July, with an average price of $173. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to $344.

$344
$259
$173
$88
    Cheapest
  • $265
    Aug
  • $336
    Sep
  • $344
    Oct
  • $331
    Nov
  • $295
    Dec
  • $267
    Jan
  • $278
    Feb
  • $318
    Mar
  • $292
    Apr
  • $287
    May
  • $209
    Jun
  • $173
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Hong Kong to Kunming during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Hong Kong to Kunming during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kunming are available on Sep 4, with fares starting at $121.

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$118
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    4
    Sep
  • $127
    5
  • $121
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  • $128
    7
  • $122
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kunming (HKG-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $101 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HKG to KMG on Thu, Aug 27), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $169 departing on Sun, Sep 6 and returning on Fri, Sep 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 35 minutes to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kunming (KMG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 21 flight per week flying from Hong Kong to Kunming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9624 (11:41) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU734 (17:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Hong Kong to Kunming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 27, with one-way flights priced at just $101.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kunming travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Kunming is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Hong Kong to Kunming on August 16, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $109.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with Hong Kong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (HKG-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and Hong Kong is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Hong Kong to Kunming is $237. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Hong Kong to Kunming is $325. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Flight from Hong Kong (HKG) TO Kunming (KMG)

Dubbed as ‘the city of Eternal Spring’ for its pleasant climate and flowers that blossom all year long; the Kunming city is the cultural, political and economic capital of Yunnan province of China and one of the major tourist attractions in Southwestern China. The city which boasts a long history dating back to the 8th century BCE when it was inhabited by numerous tribes, was a gateway to the ancient silk route and today is an important industrial metropolitan. Located in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau at an elevation of 1900 metres, the beautiful city is bordered with numerous lakes, temples and hill landscapes. It’s geography and industrial importance enables smooth transit links to many popular destinations like Shangri-La and Dali. The bronze temple on the northeast outskirts, UNESCO World Heritage Site Stone forest, and Jinma Biji Square are some of the unmissable spots for tourists.

Tip: The best time to visit Kunming city is from October to March when one can enjoy lots of festivals of different ethnicities in the region.

Flights to Kunming

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is the 6th busiest airport in China with 47 million passengers yearly. It is the primary airport serving Kunming which replaced the now inactive, Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. The airport is situated 15 miles northeast of the main city and is well connected by road, and rail services. Direct flights to Kunming are by China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Dragon and Xiamen Airlines which usually take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Travellers have lots of Hong Kong to Kunming flight options with Thai AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines and several others operating on a high frequency. Other available flights from Hong Kong to Kunming are Cathy Dragon, Southern China Airlines, Cathy Pacific Airlines, etc. 

Tip: A 144-hour Visa may be useful for international travellers who have connecting flights from a third country.

Must-try local dishes

Stem-Pot Chicken is amongst the most famous dishes which comes in an earthen pot and enriches the blood and stomach. One can easily distinguish the flavour of the special ingredient Fructus Tsaoko. The Cross Bridge Rice Noodles is a 3-meal delicacy which includes a bowl of soup, slices of various meats and rice noodles. The more interesting part is the unique way in which it is eaten. Yunnan Edible Fungi is widely known as ‘the home of mushrooms’; one can find various kinds of wild mushrooms such as Zhu Sun, Song Rong and Ji Zong which are cooked in different methods.

Tip: The best time of visit for eating fungi is from July to October. 

Shopping in Kunming

Dai Brocade is an ancient textile technology used by the Dai women which are known for intricate designs, vivid colours and use of geometric patterns, animals and flowers. The design can be easily found on curtains, handbags, cushions etc. A folk handicraft of Yunani ethnic groups, a wax dyed cloth method represents an ancient culture where wax is applied on white fabric to prevent some sections of fabric from being dyed when it is dipped in blue dye. The themed garments made of this cloth are widely bought as souvenirs. Yunnan bronze ware is another shopping highlight, made from a complex process involving engraving of designs and patterns and ultimately pouring molten gold or silver into grooves. After cooled, the bronze wares look beautiful and shiny.

Tip: Also visit the local shops for wood carvings and tie-dye products. Jinma Biji Square is one of the best places for purchases.

Dynamic Yunnan: An original singing and dancing show

The majestic show represents the nature worship and love of life by ethnic groups of Yunnan. It constitutes of seven parts: the prelude, the sun, the land, the homeland, the fire sacrifice, the pilgrimage and the epilogue. There are over 90 performers among which 70% are from different ethnic groups. The songs and dances combine the power of modern stage exhibition and give a surreal experience.

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