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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester to Kunming? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kunming.566 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 566 €, select.
Kunming.672 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Manchester on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 672 €, select.
Kunming.721 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Kunming on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 721 €, select.
Kunming.729 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 729 €, select.
Kunming.751 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kunming on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 751 €, select.
Kunming.765 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 765 €, select.
Kunming.916 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kunming on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 916 €, select.
Kunming.922 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kunming on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 922 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Kunming

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from 996 €
Mar
from 566 €
Apr
from 721 €
May
from 672 €
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Aug
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Oct
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Manchester to Kunming: Alternative routes

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Manchester to Kunming: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found566 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch

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Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Kunming is 566 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Manchester to Kunming. But we found flights with one or more stops from 566 €.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Manchester to Kunming.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Kunming is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Kunming Airport on Monday, 16 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Manchester Airport and Kunming Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kunming but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kunming is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know

  • Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, making Kunming eight hours ahead of Manchester.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAN to KMG flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAN and KMG include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight is 333 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 566 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MAN to KMG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAN to KMG is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 59.39% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Manchester Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MAN:

Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming

  • You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.

  • From Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Kunming. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Kunming during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to KMG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Kunming, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 434 kilometres north-east to Guiyang to check off its leading sights. From Jiaxiu Tower to Hongfu Temple and Guizhou Provincial Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Viewing Platform of Lion Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool Park and Lashi Lake.

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