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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $350

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — KMG
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kunming Changshui are usually found in March or May, 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$598

One-way from

$350

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$918
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 30 April 2025.

Fri 24/1022:15SYD - KMG
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Wed 12/1122:35KMG - SYD
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4$542
Wed 28/511:25SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 15mXiamenAir
Wed 4/620:15KMG - SYD
1 stop35h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/4$598
Sat 7/608:15SYD - KMG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/602:30KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$650
Thu 15/508:15SYD - KMG
1 stop17h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Fri 20/607:25KMG - SYD
1 stop20h 50mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 29/4$660
Sat 3/511:20SYD - KMG
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 10/508:00KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$726
Fri 24/1008:05SYD - KMG
2 stops20h 55mBatik Air
Tue 11/1102:35KMG - SYD
2 stops24h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 28/4$1,525
Sat 27/1220:40SYD - KMG
2 stops18h 55mAir China
Sat 10/117:25KMG - SYD
2 stops19h 05mAir China
Deal found 30/4$1,653

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Kunming that are best for you.

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SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

22:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 12/11

22:35-20:20

1 stop18h 45m

$542

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

11:25-10:40

1 stop25h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/6

20:15-09:20

1 stop35h 05m

$598

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

08:15-23:25

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/6

02:30-20:00

1 stop15h 30m

$650

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

08:15-23:25

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 20/6

07:25-06:15

1 stop20h 50m

$660

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

20:30-16:55

2 stops22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/6

11:25-07:40

1 stop18h 15m

$726

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

08:05-02:00

2 stops20h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/11

02:35-06:15

2 stops24h 40m

$1,525

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

08:15-23:25

1 stop17h 10m

$350

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

12:50-11:25

3 stops48h 35m

$451

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 25 April 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
72 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

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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 $598. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Juneyao Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $634 and $660, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 26% 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, 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 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming

Discover the top 4 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$485Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$563Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$585Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$671Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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