How long is the flight from Australia to Kunming?

Departing from Australia to Kunming will take you 14h 40m. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8303 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 $281 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Shenzhen Airlines from $304 and China Eastern from $368 one-way.

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.

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 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 Sichuan Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $643). Flying from Australia to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Australia to Kunming, you should look to book at least 23 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

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.

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8.4

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

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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

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

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Sichuan Airlines

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.3

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Hainan Airlines

8.4

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70 reviews

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10.0

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

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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 14h 40m. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8303 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 $281 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Shenzhen Airlines from $304 and China Eastern from $368 one-way.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kunming (average of $643). Flying from Australia to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). 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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