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$373+ Cheap flights to Kunming

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
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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 18 August 2025.

Return from

$708

One-way from

$373

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$944
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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22/9
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 25m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 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 18 August 2025.

Sat 1/1113:30SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 11/1114:25KMG - SYD
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/8$708
Tue 30/911:20SYD - KMG
2 stops30h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 7/1012:15KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/8$920
Thu 2/1011:20SYD - KMG
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 9/1007:05KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/8$921
Fri 10/1015:10SYD - KMG
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 25/1009:35KMG - SYD
2 stops20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/8$926
Fri 22/810:15SYD - KMG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/922:45KMG - SYD
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8$934
Tue 30/921:00SYD - KMG
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1002:30KMG - SYD
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$935
Thu 2/1021:00SYD - KMG
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1002:30KMG - SYD
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$949

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

13:30-11:40

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/11

14:25-11:00

1 stop17h 35m

$708

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

21:30-10:35

1 stop16h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

08:20-12:15

1 stop24h 55m

$708

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

21:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 6/3

02:30-09:15

1 stop27h 45m

$720

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

08:10-19:00

1 stop13h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/3

06:55-09:25

1 stop23h 30m

$831

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

09:20-21:00

1 stop14h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/3

15:00-20:20

1 stop26h 20m

$831

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

08:10-21:30

1 stop16h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/3

10:40-09:25

1 stop19h 45m

$831

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

08:10-19:00

1 stop13h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/3

22:35-20:20

1 stop18h 45m

$831

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

16:20-00:45

1 stop34h 25m

$373

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

21:00-11:05

1 stop17h 05m

$376

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

21:00-11:05

1 stop17h 05m

$376

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Deals found on 17/8

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Best time to book a flight to Kunming

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kunming

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 8 August 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 16 hours 15 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 Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir.

China Southern
China Southern
From $326
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $431
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $413
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From $307

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

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

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 18 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
45 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
7.6
Good
106 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
160 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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 $175, while return flights cost around $374.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $313, however they can be found for as little as $244.

  • 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 (15 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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