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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $363

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — KMG
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
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

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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 15 October 2025.

Tue 11/1121:00SYD - KMG
1 stop22h 50mHainan Airlines
Mon 17/1112:05KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$616
Tue 11/1108:55SYD - KMG
1 stop29h 55mJuneyao Airlines
Tue 18/1119:40KMG - SYD
1 stop32h 15mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 12/10$643
Sun 16/1113:30SYD - KMG
1 stop35h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 26/1221:10KMG - SYD
2 stops34h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/10$651
Tue 11/1114:20SYD - KMG
1 stop14h 40mScoot
Sun 16/1103:00KMG - SYD
1 stop31h 05mScoot
Deal found 12/10$662
Tue 11/1112:20SYD - KMG
2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 18/1108:15KMG - SYD
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/10$667
Tue 14/1011:25SYD - KMG
1 stop30h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 21/1008:20KMG - SYD
1 stop24h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/10$677
Wed 26/1113:30SYD - KMG
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 3/1209:05KMG - SYD
1 stop22h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/10$725
Sun 16/1120:40SYD - KMG
2 stops26h 15mAir China
Fri 26/1217:25KMG - SYD
2 stops19h 05mAir China
Deal found 12/10$742
Tue 11/1120:40SYD - KMG
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1103:00KMG - SYD
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$813
Wed 26/1113:30SYD - KMG
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1203:00KMG - SYD
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$827
Wed 26/1112:30SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 25mXiamenAir
Wed 3/1217:50KMG - SYD
1 stop13h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/10$849
Fri 28/1115:10SYD - KMG
1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 5/1208:15KMG - SYD
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/10$855

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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$616

One-way from

$363

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$659
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 11/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

14:20-02:00

1 stop14h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 16/11

03:00-13:05

1 stop31h 05m

$662

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

13:30-22:55

1 stop36h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/12

09:30-11:00

2 stops22h 30m

$725

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

20:40-12:35

2 stops18h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 16/11

03:00-13:05

1 stop31h 05m

$813

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

13:30-22:55

1 stop36h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 2/12

03:00-13:05

1 stop31h 05m

$827

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

09:20-09:50

1 stop27h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 30/3

13:15-09:25

1 stop17h 10m

$830

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/11

15:10-10:35

1 stop22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 5/12

08:15-11:00

2 stops23h 45m

$855

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

13:50-02:00

1 stop15h 10m

$363

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

11:15-11:45

2 stops27h 30m

$398

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

13:15-20:55

3 stops58h 40m

$900

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Deals found on 12/10

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 10 October 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $485). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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 15 October 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% 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 15 October 2025.
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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
7.5
Good
23 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
7.4
Good
116 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
7.2
Good
168 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

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 14h 40m. 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 $480. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $570 and $705, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 42% 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.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $485). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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

Discover the top 7 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 15 October 2025.
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$480Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$570Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$699Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$733Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$737Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,129Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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