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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $287

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — KMG
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or October, 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$508

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$718
25/7-30/7
  • 25/7-30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Fri 25/721:15SYD - KMG
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/702:30KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$508
Sat 9/811:25SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 20mXiamenAir
Sat 16/820:15KMG - SYD
1 stop35h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/6$645
Sun 17/811:20SYD - KMG
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 31/807:05KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6$732

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SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/7

21:15-16:55

1 stop21h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 30/7

02:30-20:00

1 stop15h 30m

$508

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

11:25-10:45

1 stop25h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 16/8

20:15-09:20

1 stop35h 05m

$645

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

11:20-09:15

2 stops23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 31/8

07:05-07:40

2 stops22h 35m

$732

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

21:15-16:55

1 stop21h 40m

$287

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

19:40-12:35

2 stops18h 55m

$411

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Deals found on 12/6

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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 9 June 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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
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Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 3
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2025

FOC - PVG

The pillow and blanket were dirty, my son got multiple bites in the flight
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 3
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2025

FOC - PVG

The pillow and blanket were dirty, my son got multiple bites in the flight

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

    Flying on XiamenAir is currently your cheapest option to Kunming, with prices starting at $645. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at $732 round trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 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 13 June 2025.
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$477Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$554Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$567Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$677Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,016Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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