Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $308

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.
SYD — KMG
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Kunming (KMG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$584

One-way from

$308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,042
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 18/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 15m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sat 18/1021:00SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Mon 27/1012:10KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/9$584
Fri 17/1011:15SYD - KMG
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1115:20KMG - SYD
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$650
Sun 26/1013:30SYD - KMG
1 stop29h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 2/1116:00KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$651
Mon 27/1011:15SYD - KMG
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1106:55KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$653
Mon 27/1008:50SYD - KMG
1 stop18h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Mon 3/1107:10KMG - SYD
1 stop20h 40mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 12/9$671
Sat 18/1012:20SYD - KMG
2 stops25h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 27/1009:20KMG - SYD
2 stops21h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$733
Fri 17/1015:10SYD - KMG
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 1/1108:25KMG - SYD
2 stops23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/9$736
Mon 27/1020:05SYD - KMG
1 stop32h 55mScoot
Sun 2/1103:00KMG - SYD
1 stop31h 05mScoot
Deal found 12/9$737
Sun 26/1014:20SYD - KMG
1 stop14h 40mScoot
Sat 1/1103:00KMG - SYD
1 stop31h 05mScoot
Deal found 11/9$743
Sat 18/1021:00SYD - KMG
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1003:00KMG - SYD
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$755

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SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 27/10

12:10-14:55

1 stop23h 45m

$584

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

11:15-10:40

2 stops26h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 1/11

15:20-07:55

1 stop37h 35m

$650

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

11:15-10:35

2 stops26h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/11

06:55-08:05

2 stops22h 10m

$653

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

08:50-00:20

1 stop18h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/11

07:10-06:50

1 stop20h 40m

$671

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

13:30-18:40

1 stop32h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/11

08:25-09:25

2 stops22h 00m

$673

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

21:00-11:05

1 stop17h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 1/11

15:20-07:55

1 stop37h 35m

$673

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

13:00-19:25

2 stops33h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 1/11

08:25-11:00

2 stops23h 35m

$733

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

12:20-10:25

2 stops25h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 27/10

09:20-09:25

2 stops21h 05m

$733

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

20:05-02:00

1 stop32h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/11

03:00-13:05

1 stop31h 05m

$737

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

21:00-16:00

1 stop22h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 26/10

03:00-13:05

1 stop31h 05m

$755

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

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.

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Kunming. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

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.

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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 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

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

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  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Kunming?

    Departing from Sydney to Kunming will take you 16h 55m. 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 $469. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $558 and $689, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 45% 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 $308 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from $377 and Juneyao Airlines from $410 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.

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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.

  • 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, 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming

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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$469Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$558Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$689Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$717Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$718Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,104Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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