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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $557

SYD — KMG
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Kunming

Sat 7/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 20m
Tue 30/315:55 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 1/11$840
Sat 7/1111:15 -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 30/320:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 1/11$844
Wed 11/1115:10 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 15/1110:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 3/11$917
Sun 15/1111:05 -
2 stops25h 05m
Fri 1/116:45 -
2 stops37h 15m
Deal found 4/11$1,000
Sun 15/1115:10 -
1 stop23h 40m
Fri 1/113:05 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 4/11$1,017
Wed 2/1207:55 -
2 stops38h 00m
Mon 14/1217:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 3/11$1,023
Thu 3/1210:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Fri 11/1221:25 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 2/11$1,113
Wed 2/1211:10 -
2 stops25h 00m
Mon 14/1221:25 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 3/11$1,123

Find flight deals from Sydney to Kunming

Round-trip from

$739

One-way from

$557

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$826
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 30/1-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 7/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($322 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/1

21:25-10:55

1 stop16h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 2/3

07:40-15:05

1 stop28h 25m

$779

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/1

21:25-22:55

1 stop28h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 24/2

07:40-15:05

1 stop28h 25m

$780

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/1

21:25-22:55

1 stop28h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 25/2

12:00-15:05

1 stop24h 05m

$780

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

22:10-10:40

1 stop15h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 25/2

13:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

$816

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

22:10-10:40

1 stop15h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 25/2

13:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

$816

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/1

21:25-22:55

1 stop28h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$844

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

21:25-10:55

1 stop16h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 24/2

12:00-15:05

1 stop24h 05m

$890

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/1

09:50-01:35

1 stop18h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$894

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

10:30-22:10

1 stop38h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$900

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/3

12:00-15:15

2 stops30h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 28/3

09:00-09:00

2 stops21h 00m

$902

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Kunming

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

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

Booking 25 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $703). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,402). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Kunming?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Kunming flights typically cost between $779 and $906 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $739 on Sichuan Airlines (30 Jan–27 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines,Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern from Sydney to Kunming by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

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
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

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
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

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
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

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
7.3
Good
249 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

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

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Kunming?

    Departing from Sydney to Kunming will take you 15h 30m. Sydney and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8303 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kunming, with prices starting at $494. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $588 and $630, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $289 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $366 and China Southern from $411 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $703). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,402). 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 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$494Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$588Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$630Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$648Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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