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$612+ Cheap flights to Kunming

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kunming. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Fri 26/1210:00SYD - KMG
1 stop35h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 16/117:20KMG - SYD
1 stop35h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,783
Fri 26/1221:50SYD - KMG
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/102:30KMG - SYD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,916
Fri 19/1215:10SYD - KMG
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 2/107:40KMG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$2,199
Fri 19/1215:15SYD - KMG
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
Fri 2/110:55KMG - SYD
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$2,226
Thu 25/1221:00SYD - KMG
1 stop22h 50mHainan Airlines
Mon 5/112:05KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,850
Thu 25/1221:25SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 25mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/112:00KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$4,487

Find flight deals to Kunming

Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Return from

$612

One-way from

$641

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,169
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 7/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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31/3
  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 20m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

20:20-23:25

1 stop29h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 18/5

14:25-14:15

1 stop21h 50m

$612

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

20:20-22:10

1 stop27h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 20/5

07:45-14:15

1 stop28h 30m

$612

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

12:00-17:05

2 stops32h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 29/3

11:25-08:40

1 stop18h 15m

$620

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

11:25-09:45

1 stop25h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 29/3

22:45-09:25

1 stop31h 40m

$673

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

11:25-10:35

1 stop26h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 18/3

10:55-09:25

1 stop19h 30m

$700

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

22:00-11:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

22:35-20:20

1 stop18h 45m

$714

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

10:05-09:35

1 stop25h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 21/5

18:40-19:40

1 stop23h 00m

$743

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

08:05-01:25

2 stops20h 20m

$641

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/12

11:15-10:55

2 stops50h 40m

$1,151

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/12

19:40-10:55

1 stop18h 15m

$1,161

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kunming. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kunming. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, andChina Southern to China by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
364 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
121 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

FAQs about flying to Kunming

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming?

    For a flight to Kunming, you will be flying into Kunming Changshui. Kunming Changshui (KMG) is just 23.8 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kunming if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kunming on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kunming?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kunming.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming?

    Kunming Changshui is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming. One-way flights to Kunming Changshui typically cost $156, while return flights cost around $342.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $342, however they can be found for as little as $342.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kunming depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kunming, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Kunming Changshui have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kunming Changshui can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kunming Changshui?

    Yes. Kunming Changshui has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lian Du Hotel is the closest property to Kunming Changshui (0.0 km away from Kunming Changshui).

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