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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
5 May — 12 May1
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Flights to Kunming in 2025

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 30 April 2025.

Return from

$598

One-way from

$350

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$918
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 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 30 April 2025.

Fri 24/1022:15SYD - KMG
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Wed 12/1122:35KMG - SYD
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4$542
Wed 28/511:25SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 15mXiamenAir
Wed 4/620:15KMG - SYD
1 stop35h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/4$598
Sat 7/608:15SYD - KMG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/602:30KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$650
Thu 15/508:15SYD - KMG
1 stop17h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Fri 20/607:25KMG - SYD
1 stop20h 50mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 29/4$660
Sat 3/511:20SYD - KMG
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 10/508:00KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$726
Fri 24/1008:05SYD - KMG
2 stops20h 55mBatik Air
Tue 11/1102:35KMG - SYD
2 stops24h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 28/4$1,525
Sat 27/1220:40SYD - KMG
2 stops18h 55mAir China
Sat 10/117:25KMG - SYD
2 stops19h 05mAir China
Deal found 30/4$1,653

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

22:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 12/11

22:35-20:20

1 stop18h 45m

$542

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

11:25-10:40

1 stop25h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/6

20:15-09:20

1 stop35h 05m

$598

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

08:15-23:25

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/6

02:30-20:00

1 stop15h 30m

$650

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

08:15-23:25

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 20/6

07:25-06:15

1 stop20h 50m

$660

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

20:30-16:55

2 stops22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/6

11:25-07:40

1 stop18h 15m

$726

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

08:05-02:00

2 stops20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/11

02:35-06:15

2 stops24h 40m

$1,525

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

08:15-23:25

1 stop17h 10m

$350

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

12:50-11:25

3 stops48h 35m

$451

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

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When is the best time to book a flight to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kunming, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Kunming takes 25 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Kunming from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kunming?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming are China Eastern, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $361

China Southern

China Southern

From $374

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

From $311

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

From $430

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming are Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern.

Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
72 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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 $145, while return flights cost around $354.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $695, however they can be found for as little as $227.

  • 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 (20 hours 5 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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