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Flights from Manila to Kunming

There are no direct flights from Manila to Kunming. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Shenzhen, about 5h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 22m
MNLKMGCAN

Manila to Kunming at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Manila to Kunming

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MNL Guangzhou (CAN) KMG
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 26m
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MNL Shenzhen (SZX) KMG
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 24m
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3
MNL Xiamen (XMN) KMG
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 52m
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MNL Jinjiang (JJN) KMG
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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MNL Bangkok (BKK) KMG
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Thai Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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MNL Hanoi (HAN) KMG
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 22m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,213 km1,374 miles
Journey time
5h 22mestimate
Time difference
NoneKunming vs Manila
Currency in Kunming
CNY
Airports
MNL → KMG

Flights from Manila to Kunming: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manila to Kunming?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Xiamen. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Manila to Kunming?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,213 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Kunming?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Xiamen (XMN) and Jinjiang (JJN). Cebu Pacific flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Kunming?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

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