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$497+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2026

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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 25 January 2026.

Thu 5/215:15
SYD
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KMG
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Thu 12/322:35
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 24/1$497
Thu 5/213:30
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops22h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 12/308:15
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops20h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1$500
Sat 28/321:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop16h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 6/412:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 24/1$503
Wed 11/210:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 27/221:10
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops31h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/1$516
Tue 10/212:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop25h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 28/209:30
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1$520
Fri 1/511:25
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop25h 20m
XiamenAir
Thu 18/620:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop35h 20m
XiamenAir
Deal found 24/1$630
Thu 30/411:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop16h 15m
China Eastern
Thu 18/609:35
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops20h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1$643
Sun 1/310:00
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops26h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 21/313:25
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/1$649
Fri 27/315:10
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop34h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 5/416:05
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops18h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1$667

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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 25 January 2026.

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$497

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Average price

$826
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/2-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

15:15-10:35

1 stop22h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

22:35-20:20

1 stop18h 45m

$497

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

10:30-10:40

1 stop27h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

08:15-07:20

2 stops20h 05m

$500

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/4

12:00-14:05

1 stop24h 05m

$503

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

10:00-09:10

2 stops26h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/2

08:15-07:20

2 stops20h 05m

$516

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

10:00-00:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 27/2

21:10-07:20

2 stops31h 10m

$516

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

12:00-10:40

1 stop25h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/2

09:30-07:20

1 stop18h 50m

$520

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-14:30

2 stops31h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

08:15-07:20

2 stops20h 05m

$649

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Deals found on 24/1

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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 23 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 25 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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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
29 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
135 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
191 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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.

  • 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 (16 hours 40 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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