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$703+ 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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
27 déc. — 3 janv.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 novembre 2025.

Return from

$624

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$652
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 19/2-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 novembre 2025.

mer. 26/1112:00SYD - KMG
2 stops32h 05mChina Eastern
mar. 30/1208:15KMG - SYD
1 stop20h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11$1,238
mer. 26/1121:50SYD - KMG
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
lun. 29/1202:30KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,471
mer. 26/1121:25SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 30mSichuan Airlines
mar. 30/1212:00KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,522
mer. 26/1112:00SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 40mChina Eastern
ven. 2/108:15KMG - SYD
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11$1,591
mer. 26/1121:25SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 30mSichuan Airlines
ven. 2/107:45KMG - SYD
1 stop27h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,802
ven. 19/1215:10SYD - KMG
1 stop34h 45mChina Eastern
ven. 2/109:30KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$1,996
mer. 26/1121:50SYD - KMG
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 1/102:30KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$2,039

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 16/2

22:00-09:45

1 stop14h 45m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 2/3

13:05-06:35

1 stop14h 30m

$703

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 16/2

08:10-19:00

1 stop13h 50m

Kunming Changshui

ven. 6/3

13:50-07:30

1 stop14h 40m

$703

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jeu. 8/1

14:10-12:05

2 stops24h 55m

Kunming Changshui

jeu. 15/1

07:00-14:50

1 stop28h 50m

$795

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 17/2

22:00-11:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

sam. 7/3

15:15-07:30

2 stops37h 15m

$863

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jeu. 19/2

21:25-22:25

1 stop28h 00m

Kunming Changshui

mer. 4/3

03:00-12:20

1 stop30h 20m

$886

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 17/2

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

jeu. 5/3

18:10-13:35

2 stops16h 25m

$899

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 24/2

21:25-10:55

1 stop16h 30m

Kunming Changshui

mer. 11/3

12:00-14:40

1 stop23h 40m

$973

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 23/2

21:25-22:25

1 stop28h 00m

Kunming Changshui

mer. 11/3

12:00-14:40

1 stop23h 40m

$973

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer. 14/1

20:40-01:00

1 stop31h 20m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 2/2

06:30-15:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,079

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 21 November 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.

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 27 novembre 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
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
362 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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 $158, while return flights cost around $282.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $292, however they can be found for as little as $282.

  • 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 15 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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