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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

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Cheapest one-way

$ 93
AirAsia Wed, Sep 30

60% below next 30d avg. ($231)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 156
AirAsia Mon, Sep 28

56% below next 30d avg. ($352)

When to travel

September Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

3h 45m 2m faster than avg. (3h 47m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $93 , travelers can expect an average price of $231 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $156 . Flights typically take around 3h 47m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 45m minutes. There are 26 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) . Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KUL-KMG) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 4d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $93 and round-trip from $156. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 1:10 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 4:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Mon, Sep 28 | AirAsia
        KMG 5:55 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:50 PM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 5 | AirAsia
        $156 $196
        20% off
        20% off
        $196 $156
      • KUL 1:10 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 4:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Tue, Sep 29 | AirAsia
        KMG 2:30 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 6:25 AM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 5 | AirAsia
        $156 $196
        20% off
        20% off
        $196 $156
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia
        KMG 5:55 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:50 PM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 3 | AirAsia
        $156 $196
        20% off
        20% off
        $196 $156
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia
        KMG 5:55 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:50 PM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 6 | AirAsia
        $156
        20% off
        $196 $156
      • KUL 1:10 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 4:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        KMG 2:30 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 6:25 AM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 7 | AirAsia
        $156
        20% off
        $196 $156
      • KUL 1:10 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 4:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Fri, Oct 2 | AirAsia
        KMG 2:30 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 6:25 AM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia
        $156
        20% off
        $196 $156
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Sat, Oct 3 | AirAsia
        KMG 2:30 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 6:25 AM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 9 | AirAsia
        $160
        18% off
        $196 $160
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Sat, Sep 26 | AirAsia
        KMG 5:55 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:50 PM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 3 | AirAsia
        $161
        18% off
        $196 $161
      • KUL 9:50 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Sun, Sep 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KMG 2:30 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 6:25 AM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 4 | AirAsia
        $184
        6% off
        $196 $184
      • KUL 9:50 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KMG 2:30 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        KUL 6:25 AM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 5 | AirAsia
        $184
        6% off
        $196 $184
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
        KMG 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KUL 4:00 PM
        Kunming - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia
        $93 $104
        11% off
        11% off
        $104 $93
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Mon, Sep 21 | AirAsia
        $93 $104
        11% off
        11% off
        $104 $93
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia
        $94 $104
        10% off
        10% off
        $104 $94
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        $94
        10% off
        $104 $94
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Sat, Sep 26 | AirAsia
        $95
        9% off
        $104 $95
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Fri, Oct 2 | AirAsia
        $95
        9% off
        $104 $95
      • KUL 9:50 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $96
        8% off
        $104 $96
      • KUL 9:40 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:25 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Tue, Sep 22 | AirAsia
        $96
        8% off
        $104 $96
      • KUL 9:50 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Fri, Sep 18 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $96
        8% off
        $104 $96
      • KUL 9:50 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 1:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Sun, Sep 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $97
        7% off
        $104 $97
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kunming | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming operate an average of 5 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 67.7% on-time departure rate and a 89.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kuala Lumpur to Kunming flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), and Batik Air Malaysia, among 5 carriers on this route. AirAsia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kunming is approximately 2,447.11 km. It takes around 3 hours 47 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $93
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $156
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 2,447.11 km
Average flight time 3 hours 47 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines
Frequency ～19/week
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

The average price of one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is January, with an average price of $106; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $227.

$227
$167
$106
$46
    Cheapest
  • $199
    Sep
  • $200
    Oct
  • $172
    Nov
  • $166
    Dec
  • $106
    Jan
  • $227
    Feb
  • $173
    Mar
  • $165
    Apr
  • $164
    May
  • $146
    Jun
  • $155
    Jul
  • $173
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

Average price of round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are found during January, with an average price of $246. Conversely, the highest prices are found during September, with an average price of up to $394.

$394
$320
$246
$172
    Cheapest
  • $394
    Sep
  • $368
    Oct
  • $304
    Nov
  • $293
    Dec
  • $246
    Jan
  • $374
    Feb
  • $318
    Mar
  • $293
    Apr
  • $267
    May
  • $279
    Jun
  • $318
    Jul
  • $296
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming are available on Oct 9, with fares starting at $140.

$164
$152
$140
$128
  • $140
    9
    Oct
  • $153
    10
  • $158
    11
  • $141
    12
  • $164
    13
  • $158
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming (KUL-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as $93 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to KMG on Wed, Sep 30), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $156 departing on Mon, Sep 28 and returning on Mon, Oct 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Batik Air Malaysia AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 47 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 26 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur 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 -- MU874 (16:09) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK101 (13:15) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK103 (21:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 Wed, Sep 30, with one-way flights priced at just $93.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · 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 July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming on September 30, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at $162.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KUL-KMG) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kunming and Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is $231. 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kunming is $352. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Scootare the most popular budget airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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