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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $323

SYD — KMG
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Kunming

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Kunming

Wed 9/1211:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Sun 20/1212:45 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 7/11$1,183
Mon 7/1211:15 -
2 stops39h 10m
Mon 14/1221:25 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 9/11$1,249
Sun 6/1221:25 -
1 stop28h 30m
Wed 23/1212:00 -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 7/11$1,269
Wed 23/1211:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Wed 30/1221:25 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 8/11$1,321
Mon 21/1208:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Thu 31/1219:05 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 8/11$1,376
Wed 23/1211:10 -
1 stop29h 55m
Mon 4/121:55 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 8/11$1,392

Find flight deals from Sydney to Kunming

Round-trip from

$744

One-way from

$323

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$834
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 31/1-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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  • Scoot
  • 19/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($327 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/1

20:05-02:00

1 stop32h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$323
Fastest return journey

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/1

13:25-02:00

1 stop15h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

08:50-11:05

1 stop29h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$426

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/1

12:35-10:55

1 stop25h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$448

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/1

21:30-15:15

2 stops20h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$460

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

16:50-01:00

1 stop35h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$470

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

17:10-15:15

3 stops25h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$789

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/12

17:10-17:05

3 stops26h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$825

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

15:10-16:50

1 stop28h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$843

SydneyKunming

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KMG Kunming Changshui

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/3

21:30-17:05

2 stops22h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 28/3

08:15-09:00

1 stop21h 45m

$902

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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?

Booking 25 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $714). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,442). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Kunming flights typically cost between $790 and $890 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $744 on Sichuan Airlines (31 Jan–27 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

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
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
Sichuan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
250 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
73 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Kunming?

    Departing from Sydney to Kunming will take you 21h 10m. 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 $501. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $597 and $640, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 46% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kunming (average of $714). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,442). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$501Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$597Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$640Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$657Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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