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Cheap flights from Australia to Kunming from $340

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — KMG
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 24 April 2026.

Sat 23/512:00
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop26h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 24/520:40
KMG
-
MEL
2 stops38h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/4$819
Mon 8/621:35
MEL
-
KMG
1 stop30h 25m
Scoot
Sun 14/603:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 23/4$821
Tue 19/513:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/602:30
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$835
Mon 8/612:00
MEL
-
KMG
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/603:00
KMG
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$835
Mon 8/620:35
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop31h 25m
Scoot
Sun 14/603:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 23/4$836
Thu 4/608:15
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/602:30
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$838
Mon 8/621:45
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Mon 15/621:25
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop20h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 24/4$852
Sun 6/910:05
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops29h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 8/909:50
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops20h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/4$873
Mon 8/613:00
SYD
-
KMG
3 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/603:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$877
Wed 20/511:25
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop25h 20m
XiamenAir
Wed 27/512:10
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 10m
XiamenAir
Deal found 22/4$878
Wed 6/514:10
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop27h 15m
China Eastern
Wed 20/522:25
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop31h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/4$891
Sun 17/513:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/623:20
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$898

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 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$819

One-way from

$340

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$782
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Australia to Kunming
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Australia to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 April 2026.
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Depart

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Cheapest return flight

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

13:00-02:00

1 stop15h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 16/6

19:45-07:20

2 stops33h 35m

$811

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

12:00-12:05

2 stops26h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/6

03:00-11:45

1 stop30h 45m

$835

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

20:35-02:00

1 stop31h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/6

03:00-19:20

1 stop14h 20m

$836

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/9

10:05-13:25

2 stops29h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 8/9

09:50-08:00

2 stops20h 10m

$871

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Tue 18/8

11:10-15:00

2 stops29h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 26/8

12:00-09:00

2 stops19h 00m

$948
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Mon 8/6

10:10-00:10

1 stop16h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 15/6

21:25-21:10

1 stop21h 45m

$979

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

15:25-11:50

2 stops22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 26/5

03:00-11:45

1 stop30h 45m

$982

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Sun 6/9

11:05-23:20

2 stops38h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 8/9

08:05-09:00

2 stops22h 55m

$996

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Wed 2/9

11:05-20:50

2 stops35h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 5/9

11:50-09:00

2 stops19h 10m

$997

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

12:00-09:15

2 stops23h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 13/8

22:25-10:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,013

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

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 47 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.

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 $434). Flying from Australia to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $632). 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 24 April 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
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
65 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
7.4
Good
150 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
208 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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 16h. Australia and Kunming are separated by a distance of 7929 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 $284 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $294 and Shenzhen Airlines from $307 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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 $434). Flying from Australia to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $632). 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 24 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$435Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$524Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$549Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$566Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$631Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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AirAsiaCheapest$714Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$759Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$943Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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