Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 24m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Kunming?

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Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 10m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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Xiamen (XMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Kunming on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $574. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Sydney to Kunming?

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Departing from Sydney to Kunming will take you 23h 55m. Sydney and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8303 km.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming round-trip?

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Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kunming, with prices starting at $477. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $567 and $700, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 7

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

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Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $362). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $815). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Kunming?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Kunming flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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When booking a flight from Sydney to Kunming, you may want to consider flying on Sichuan Airlines, Air China or China Southern as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Kunming?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 58% on the overall cost on flights from Sydney to Kunming.

Question 14

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

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To save up to 40% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Kunming from $668 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $923 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

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

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March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kunming from Sydney. Prices for March average $866 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $486. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 16

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

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Sydney to Kunming by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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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 Sydney to Kunming.

Question 19

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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When you search for this flight from Sydney to Kunming, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Kunming?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Kunming for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Kunming with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Kunming from Sydney shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	$717
One-way from	$316
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,059

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$477	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$567	Average$918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$700	Average$1,048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$728	Average$1,065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$730	Average$805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$1,015	Average$1,680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,122	Average$1,213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $316

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or November, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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