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Cheap flights from Australia to Kunming from $438

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — KMG
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Kunming
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 21 January 2026.

Wed 11/210:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop16h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 27/216:00
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops36h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$501
Tue 10/209:20
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops26h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 27/221:10
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops31h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1$530
Sat 21/321:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop22h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 30/312:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 19/1$582
Thu 30/421:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 13/512:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 19/1$600
Fri 6/311:10
BNE
-
KMG
2 stops31h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 16/309:45
KMG
-
BNE
2 stops21h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1$602
Fri 13/322:20
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop15h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 16/311:35
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/1$613
Fri 6/312:25
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop25h 30m
XiamenAir
Fri 13/317:50
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 35m
XiamenAir
Deal found 20/1$615
Wed 4/310:00
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops26h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 11/307:40
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/1$621
Mon 27/411:25
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop33h 25m
XiamenAir
Thu 14/515:45
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 35m
XiamenAir
Deal found 19/1$643
Sun 1/310:00
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 21/311:45
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$654
Fri 13/310:15
BNE
-
KMG
1 stop13h 15m
China Southern
Tue 17/310:55
KMG
-
BNE
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1$673
Fri 13/309:05
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop18h 15m
Juneyao Airlines
Tue 17/307:10
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 18/1$728

Find flight deals from Australia to Kunming

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Kunming flight deals. Data was last updated 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$499

One-way from

$438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$847
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Australia to Kunming
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 20m total
  • Australia to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Kunming that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
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Kunming

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

10:00-23:50

1 stop16h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 27/2

16:00-07:20

2 stops36h 20m

$501

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

09:20-00:30

1 stop18h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 27/2

12:45-11:00

1 stop19h 15m

$501

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

$501

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Fri 6/3

11:10-00:55

1 stop15h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

13:10-09:00

1 stop17h 50m

$602

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

11:35-13:00

1 stop22h 25m

$613

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Fri 13/3

10:15-21:30

1 stop13h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/3

10:55-08:15

1 stop19h 20m

$673

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:05-00:20

1 stop18h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/3

07:10-07:05

1 stop20h 55m

$728

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Fri 13/3

11:10-22:30

2 stops37h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/3

20:05-09:00

1 stop34h 55m

$735

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

20:15-14:30

1 stop21h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 13/3

20:05-15:40

2 stops40h 35m

$744

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-21:15

2 stops36h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 17/3

21:10-11:00

2 stops34h 50m

$753

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Kunming

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $466). Flying from Australia to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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.

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 21 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, 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
62 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
28 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
133 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
190 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 13h 15m. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 7929 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $466). Flying from Australia to Kunming in April is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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 8 airlines flying from Australia to Kunming

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Kunming. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$462Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$540Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$582Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$600Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$613Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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AirAsiaCheapest$648Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$675Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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