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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $438

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — KMG
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 May 2026.

Tue 9/621:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop21h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 24/612:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$705
Thu 4/611:25
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/603:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$763
Tue 18/813:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Sat 5/903:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 2/5$771
Sat 23/510:00
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops35h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 29/509:00
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops21h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/4$774
Tue 18/810:05
SYD
-
KMG
2 stops29h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 6/908:00
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops22h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/5$803
Sat 6/610:00
SYD
-
KMG
3 stops40h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 12/608:00
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops22h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$813
Sat 6/611:25
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/603:00
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$816
Sat 30/510:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop26h 20m
China Eastern
Sat 6/611:50
KMG
-
SYD
2 stops22h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$818
Sat 6/614:10
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop24h 00m
China Southern
Wed 10/618:35
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 1/5$846
Fri 19/610:05
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop34h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 26/611:50
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$859

Find 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 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$705

One-way from

$438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$642
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 9/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 3 May 2026.
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SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

21:00-16:00

1 stop21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 24/6

12:00-14:05

1 stop24h 05m

$705
Fastest return journey

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

11:25-10:45

1 stop25h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 9/6

03:00-19:20

1 stop14h 20m

$763

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

10:00-00:15

3 stops40h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 29/5

08:00-08:00

2 stops22h 00m

$774

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

11:25-10:45

1 stop25h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 9/6

03:00-19:20

1 stop14h 20m

$816

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

10:00-00:20

1 stop16h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 6/6

06:50-12:35

1 stop27h 45m

$818

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

10:00-10:45

2 stops26h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/6

12:00-09:00

2 stops19h 00m

$860

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

13:00-14:50

2 stops27h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 23/6

03:00-11:45

1 stop30h 45m

$871
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

10:15-23:05

1 stop14h 50m

$491

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

10:15-11:50

2 stops27h 35m

$516

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

14:30-12:20

2 stops47h 50m

$554

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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 51 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $588). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,015). 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?

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 3 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sichuan Airlines,Thai Airways, 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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
401 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Kunming?

    Departing from Sydney to Kunming will take you 21h. 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 China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kunming, with prices starting at $555. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $560 and $601, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 25% 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 $281 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $349 and China Eastern from $355 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $588). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,015). 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 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 3 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$555Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$560Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$601Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$685Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,015Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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