How long is the flight from Australia to Kunming?

Departing from Australia to Kunming will take you 22h 15m. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8232 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Kunming one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $377 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $398 and XiamenAir from $543 one-way. 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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Kunming?

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

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Kunming?

To save on the cost of your flight from Australia to Kunming, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 37% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $656 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $925.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Kunming?

Flights from Australia to Kunming lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Australia to Kunming in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $487.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	$709
One-way from	$374
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$945

China Eastern
1/11-11/11
2 total stops
42h 45m total
Australia to Kunming

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1 total stop
34h 25m total
Australia to Kunming

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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 19 August 2025.

Sat 1/1113:30SYD - KMG

1 stop25h 10mChina Eastern

Tue 11/1114:25KMG - SYD

1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/8$709

Fri 10/1020:45MEL - KMG

1 stop17h 10mHainan Airlines

Thu 23/1017:10KMG - MEL

1 stop18h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 17/8$876

Thu 30/1001:30MEL - KMG

1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1118:40KMG - MEL

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$890

Wed 1/1010:20MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1003:00KMG - MEL

1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$907

Wed 1/1011:00MEL - KMG

2 stops29h 50mChina Eastern

Wed 8/1007:05KMG - MEL

2 stops24h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/8$912

Thu 2/1011:20SYD - KMG

2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern

Thu 9/1007:05KMG - SYD

2 stops22h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8$922

Fri 10/1013:00SYD - KMG

1 stop26h 20mChina Eastern

Sat 25/1008:00KMG - SYD

1 stop22h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8$927

Thu 2/1021:00SYD - KMG

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1002:30KMG - SYD

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$950

Sat 1/1121:00SYD - KMG

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1102:30KMG - SYD

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$1,002

Thu 9/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern

Thu 23/1021:20KMG - MEL

2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8$1,021

Fri 10/1021:20MEL - KMG

1 stop28h 05mSichuan Airlines

Fri 24/1007:45KMG - MEL

1 stop28h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 17/8$1,122

Sun 28/1213:30SYD - KMG

1 stop31h 55mChina Eastern

Sun 25/109:20KMG - SYD

2 stops22h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8$1,244

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Sat 1/1113:30SYD - KMG

1 stop25h 10mChina Eastern

Tue 11/1114:25KMG - SYD

1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/8$709

Sat 14/221:30SYD - KMG

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/302:30KMG - SYD

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$721

Wed 11/208:10SYD - KMG

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Mon 9/306:55KMG - SYD

1 stop23h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 16/8$832

Fri 10/1020:45MEL - KMG

1 stop22h 15mHainan Airlines

Thu 23/1017:10KMG - MEL

1 stop18h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 19/8$875

Sat 14/221:30SYD - KMG

1 stop16h 05mChina Eastern

Sat 7/308:20KMG - SYD

1 stop24h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/8$709

Sun 15/222:00SYD - KMG

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Tue 10/316:05KMG - SYD

1 stop14h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 16/8$832

Thu 30/1001:30MEL - KMG

1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1118:40KMG - MEL

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$890

Thu 12/209:20SYD - KMG

1 stop14h 40mChina Southern

Sun 8/315:00KMG - SYD

1 stop26h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 16/8$832

Wed 1/1010:20MEL - KMG

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1003:00KMG - MEL

1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$907

Wed 1/1011:00MEL - KMG

1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern

Wed 8/1016:20KMG - MEL

1 stop15h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/8$912

Sun 15/222:00SYD - KMG

1 stop15h 35mChina Southern

Sun 8/320:15KMG - SYD

1 stop21h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 16/8$832

Thu 9/1013:00MEL - KMG

1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern

Thu 23/1021:20KMG - MEL

2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8$1,021

One-way flights from Australia to Kunming
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Mon 22/916:20SYD - KMG

1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$374

Sat 1/1121:00SYD - KMG

1 stop17h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/8$377

Sat 1/1113:30SYD - KMG

2 stops33h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/8$398

Sat 13/912:00MEL - KMG

1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8$426

Sat 27/911:20SYD - KMG

1 stop25h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8$450

Sun 21/910:15SYD - KMG

1 stop27h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 17/8$452

Mon 25/810:15SYD - KMG

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$478

Sat 13/916:00MEL - KMG

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$480

Fri 26/914:10SYD - KMG

1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8$486

Sat 15/1111:15SYD - KMG

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$487

Fri 19/911:35MEL - KMG

1 stop33h 15mXiamenAir

Deal found 17/8$543

Sun 21/909:15SYD - KMG

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$552

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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

$709

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

$709

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

$721

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

$832

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

22:00-17:35

1 stop22h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/3

16:05-09:25

1 stop14h 20m

$832

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

$832

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

22:00-10:35

1 stop15h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/3

20:15-20:20

1 stop21h 05m

$832

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

20:45-16:00

1 stop22h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 23/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop18h 55m

$875

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

01:30-21:20

1 stop22h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/11

18:40-23:35

2 stops25h 55m

$890

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 1/10

10:20-00:10

1 stop15h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 7/10

03:00-12:45

1 stop30h 45m

$907

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $362). Flying from Australia to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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?

When flying from Australia to Kunming, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

45 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

45 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

344 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.6

Good

106 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

160 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 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 22h 15m. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8232 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Kunming one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $377 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $398 and XiamenAir from $543 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Kunming?
The most popular route from Australia to Kunming is Melbourne - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Brisbane - Kunming Changshui or Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $362). Flying from Australia to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$472	Average$654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$504	Average$1,108	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$634	Average$864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Air China	Cheapest$653	Average$948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$663	Average$965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$699	Average$866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$767	Average$1,597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,034	Average$1,176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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