How long is the flight from Australia to Kunming?

Departing from Australia to Kunming will take you 16h 55m. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8303 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches 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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Kunming?

The most popular route from Australia to Kunming is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Melbourne - Kunming Changshui or Brisbane - Kunming Changshui.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Kunming?

The most popular airlines flying from Australia to Kunming are China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Australia?

Most people fly into Kunming Changshui (KMG) if they book a flight to Kunming from Australia. Kunming Changshui is conveniently located just 23.8 km from Kunming’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Kunming?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Kunming.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Kunming?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Kunming by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.

Sun 7/1221:00SYD - KMG

1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines

Sun 14/1212:05KMG - SYD

1 stop24h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 23/10$938

Sun 7/1206:35SYD - KMG

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1206:55KMG - SYD

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,024

Sat 6/1211:10BNE - KMG

1 stop25h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 13/1222:05KMG - BNE

1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/10$1,061

Sun 7/1217:55MEL - KMG

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1214:00KMG - MEL

1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,095

Sat 6/1211:10BNE - KMG

1 stop16h 05mChina Eastern

Sat 20/1211:20KMG - BNE

2 stops19h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 23/10$1,098

Mon 8/1216:10BNE - KMG

3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1202:30KMG - BNE

3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,324

Sat 6/1211:05BNE - KMG

3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1218:50KMG - BNE

3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,325

Sun 7/1211:25MEL - KMG

1 stop29h 15mChina Southern

Sun 14/1210:55KMG - MEL

1 stop19h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 23/10$1,339

Mon 8/1211:10BNE - KMG

1 stop15h 45mChina Eastern

Mon 15/1218:10KMG - BNE

2 stops36h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 23/10$1,373

Tue 23/1212:20SYD - KMG

2 stops34h 55mChina Eastern

Thu 1/111:45KMG - SYD

1 stop20h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 23/10$1,628

Tue 23/1221:25SYD - KMG

1 stop16h 30mSichuan Airlines

Thu 1/112:00KMG - SYD

1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,673

Fri 19/1213:30SYD - KMG

1 stop31h 55mChina Eastern

Fri 2/109:30KMG - SYD

2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/10$1,832

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Thu 26/309:20SYD - KMG

1 stop30h 15mChina Southern

Mon 30/314:40KMG - SYD

1 stop15h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 21/10$830

Sun 7/1221:00SYD - KMG

1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines

Sun 14/1212:05KMG - SYD

1 stop24h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 23/10$938

Wed 25/320:15MEL - KMG

2 stops26h 45mAir China

Sat 28/315:45KMG - MEL

1 stop20h 50mAir China

Deal found 22/10$990

Fri 20/322:30MEL - KMG

2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern

Mon 30/316:05KMG - MEL

2 stops18h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/10$992

Sun 7/1206:35SYD - KMG

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1206:55KMG - SYD

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,024

Fri 20/311:25MEL - KMG

1 stop27h 30mChina Southern

Mon 30/311:55KMG - MEL

1 stop18h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 22/10$866

Tue 24/310:15BNE - KMG

1 stop13h 15mChina Southern

Sat 28/322:35KMG - BNE

1 stop31h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 22/10$893

Tue 24/311:10BNE - KMG

2 stops34h 15mChina Eastern

Sat 28/307:10KMG - BNE

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/10$1,002

Wed 25/311:25MEL - KMG

1 stop33h 10mChina Southern

Sat 28/316:05KMG - MEL

1 stop25h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 22/10$899

Sun 7/1217:55MEL - KMG

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1214:00KMG - MEL

1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,095

Wed 25/322:30MEL - KMG

1 stop26h 35mChina Eastern

Sat 28/320:20KMG - MEL

1 stop35h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/10$1,024

Thu 26/321:30SYD - KMG

2 stops20h 45mChina Eastern

Mon 30/309:25KMG - SYD

2 stops21h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/10$1,035

Sat 6/1211:10BNE - KMG

1 stop25h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 13/1216:20KMG - BNE

2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/10$1,061

Sat 6/1211:05BNE - KMG

3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1218:50KMG - BNE

3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,325

Wed 24/1211:10BNE - KMG

2 stops29h 45mChina Eastern

Wed 31/1209:45KMG - BNE

2 stops21h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 24/10$1,298

Sat 6/1211:10BNE - KMG

2 stops30h 05mChina Eastern

Sat 20/1218:10KMG - BNE

2 stops36h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 23/10$1,331

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Sun 9/1100:30MEL - KMG

1 stop16h 35mThai Airways

Wed 19/1115:20KMG - MEL

1 stop13h 00mThai Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,317

Mon 10/1108:00MEL - KMG

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:40KMG - MEL

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$610

Mon 10/1113:00MEL - KMG

1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern

Wed 19/1109:30KMG - MEL

2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/10$675

Mon 10/1122:35MEL - KMG

1 stop30h 25mScoot

Tue 18/1103:00KMG - MEL

1 stop14h 50mScoot

Deal found 21/10$1,153

Mon 10/1107:45MEL - KMG

2 stops20h 50mBatik Air

Tue 18/1102:35KMG - MEL

2 stops24h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 21/10$1,686

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Sat 15/1120:05SYD - KMG

1 stop32h 55mScoot

Deal found 22/10$309

Sat 15/1113:30SYD - KMG

2 stops33h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/10$412

Fri 7/1123:40BNE - KMG

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$414

Sat 15/1110:45SYD - KMG

3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$481

Sat 6/1206:35SYD - KMG

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$587

Sat 6/1212:30SYD - KMG

1 stop25h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 22/10$684

Thu 25/1220:40SYD - KMG

1 stop20h 50mAir China

Deal found 23/10$1,016

Thu 25/1206:00SYD - KMG

3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,185

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Kunming

Round-trip from	$610
One-way from	$309
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$656

10/11-19/11
2 total stops
49h 55m total
Australia to Kunming

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32h 55m total
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

09:20-12:35

1 stop30h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 30/3

14:40-09:25

1 stop15h 45m

$830

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

11:25-11:55

1 stop27h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 30/3

11:55-09:40

1 stop18h 45m

$866

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Tue 24/3

10:15-21:30

1 stop13h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

22:35-08:15

1 stop31h 40m

$893

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

11:25-17:35

1 stop33h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

16:05-20:20

1 stop25h 15m

$899

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/12

12:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

$938

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

20:15-20:00

2 stops26h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

15:45-15:35

1 stop20h 50m

$990

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

22:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 30/3

16:05-13:40

2 stops18h 35m

$992

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Tue 24/3

11:10-19:25

2 stops34h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

07:10-09:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,002

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

06:35-00:20

2 stops44h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/12

06:55-14:50

1 stop28h 55m

$1,024

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

22:30-22:05

1 stop26h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

20:20-11:00

1 stop35h 40m

$1,024

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Kunming?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $481). Flying from Australia to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $703). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to KMG?

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to Kunming in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, andChina Southern from Australia to Kunming. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

46 reviews

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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

46 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

46 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

360 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

46 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.4

Good

116 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

46 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

173 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

46 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Australia?
Most people fly into Kunming Changshui (KMG) if they book a flight to Kunming from Australia. Kunming Changshui is conveniently located just 23.8 km from Kunming’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Australia to Kunming?
Departing from Australia to Kunming will take you 16h 55m. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8303 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Kunming?
The most popular route from Australia to Kunming is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Melbourne - Kunming Changshui or Brisbane - Kunming Changshui.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Kunming that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Kunming?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Kunming.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Kunming?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Kunming by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Kunming?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $481). Flying from Australia to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $703). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Australia to Kunming

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$478	Average$583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$488	Average$1,130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$634	Average$865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Air China	Cheapest$653	Average$965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
AirAsia	Cheapest$671	Average$925	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$687	Average$1,180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$699	Average$851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$767	Average$1,624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,064	Average$1,212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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