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$363+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2026

Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2026, 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 16 January 2026.

Return from

$599

One-way from

$363

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$852
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 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 16 January 2026.

Sat 14/215:15
SYD
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KMG
1 stop23h 40m
China Southern
Sat 28/222:35
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop29h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1$599
Thu 5/313:30
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops22h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 12/311:45
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1$625
Sat 14/213:30
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop25h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 28/208:15
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops20h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1$634
Thu 12/208:55
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/202:30
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$659
Sun 1/310:00
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops31h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 21/311:45
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/1$667
Sun 1/310:00
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops26h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 8/312:45
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1$677
Wed 18/312:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop25h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 22/307:40
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1$705
Sat 28/213:30
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop23h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 7/308:15
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop20h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/1$710
Wed 18/322:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop28h 30m
China Southern
Sun 22/316:05
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$768

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

13:30-09:10

2 stops22h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

11:45-07:20

1 stop16h 35m

$625

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

13:30-09:10

2 stops22h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/3

20:20-07:20

1 stop32h 00m

$625

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

08:55-17:45

1 stop35h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 18/2

02:30-09:15

1 stop27h 45m

$659

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-09:50

1 stop26h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

11:45-07:20

1 stop16h 35m

$667

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

13:30-09:10

2 stops22h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 7/3

08:15-07:20

2 stops20h 05m

$668

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

14:10-08:50

1 stop21h 40m

$363

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

13:30-14:30

2 stops28h 00m

$395

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

14:10-19:20

3 stops32h 10m

$457

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

12:00-01:05

1 stop16h 05m

$1,228

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

21:30-17:05

2 stops22h 35m

$1,230

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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 9 January 2026.

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 16 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, 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
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
189 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

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 $112, while return flights cost around $597.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $1,472, however they can be found for as little as $597.

  • 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 45 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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