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SYD — KMG
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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
Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Kunming
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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 5 December 2025.
Fri 26/1210:00SYD - KMG
1 stop35h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 16/117:20KMG - SYD
1 stop35h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,783
Fri 26/1221:50SYD - KMG
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/102:30KMG - SYD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,916
Fri 19/1215:10SYD - KMG
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 2/107:40KMG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$2,199
Fri 19/1215:15SYD - KMG
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
Fri 2/110:55KMG - SYD
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$2,226
Thu 25/1221:00SYD - KMG
1 stop22h 50mHainan Airlines
Mon 5/112:05KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,850
Thu 25/1221:25SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 25mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/112:00KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$4,487
Best flights from Sydney to Kunming
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Thu 7/520:20SYD - KMG
1 stop29h 05mSichuan Airlines
Mon 18/514:25KMG - SYD
1 stop21h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$612
Tue 17/312:00SYD - KMG
2 stops32h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 29/311:25KMG - SYD
1 stop18h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$620
Tue 17/311:25SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 20mChina Southern
Sun 29/322:45KMG - SYD
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$673
Sat 17/120:40SYD - KMG
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/122:10KMG - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$859
Sun 10/520:20SYD - KMG
1 stop27h 50mSichuan Airlines
Wed 20/507:45KMG - SYD
1 stop28h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$612
Sat 14/311:25SYD - KMG
1 stop26h 10mChina Southern
Wed 18/310:55KMG - SYD
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$700
Mon 9/322:00SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Thu 12/322:35KMG - SYD
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$714
Mon 23/309:20SYD - KMG
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Fri 3/413:10KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$792
Sun 10/510:05SYD - KMG
2 stops30h 45mChina Southern
Thu 21/522:45KMG - SYD
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$898
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Kunming
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Kunming. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 26/1210:00SYD - KMG
1 stop35h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 16/117:20KMG - SYD
1 stop35h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,783
Sat 17/120:40SYD - KMG
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/122:10KMG - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$859
Sat 17/120:05SYD - KMG
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/102:35KMG - SYD
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,000
Sat 17/120:40SYD - KMG
2 stops26h 15mAir China
Sat 31/116:15KMG - SYD
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Deal found 3/12$1,057
Sat 17/113:30SYD - KMG
1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 24/120:00KMG - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,065
Sun 18/112:00SYD - KMG
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 25/121:10KMG - SYD
2 stops30h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$966
Sun 18/106:20SYD - KMG
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/120:05KMG - SYD
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,583
One-way flights from Sydney to Kunming
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Kunming. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Tue 31/308:05SYD - KMG
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$641
Thu 18/1211:15SYD - KMG
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,151
Thu 18/1219:40SYD - KMG
1 stop18h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,161
Fri 19/1211:15SYD - KMG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,285
Thu 18/1208:50SYD - KMG
2 stops19h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 3/12$1,302
Fri 19/1221:00SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,323
Thu 18/1214:10SYD - KMG
3 stops32h 10mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,352
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 5 December 2025.
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 5 December 2025.
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Depart
Return
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SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 7/5
20:20-23:25
1 stop29h 05m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 18/5
14:25-14:15
1 stop21h 50m
$612
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 10/5
20:20-22:10
1 stop27h 50m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 20/5
07:45-14:15
1 stop28h 30m
$612
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/3
12:00-17:05
2 stops32h 05m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 29/3
11:25-08:40
1 stop18h 15m
$620
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/3
11:25-09:45
1 stop25h 20m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 29/3
22:45-09:25
1 stop31h 40m
$673
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/3
11:25-10:35
1 stop26h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 18/3
10:55-09:25
1 stop19h 30m
$700
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 9/3
22:00-11:55
1 stop16h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Thu 12/3
22:35-20:20
1 stop18h 45m
$714
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/3
09:20-09:50
1 stop27h 30m
Kunming Changshui
Fri 3/4
13:10-07:25
1 stop15h 15m
$792
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 17/1
20:40-14:30
1 stop20h 50m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 31/1
22:10-12:00
1 stop34h 50m
$859
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 10/5
10:05-14:50
2 stops30h 45m
Kunming Changshui
Thu 21/5
22:45-19:40
1 stop18h 55m
$898
SydneyKunming
SYD - KMG
SYDKMG
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 31/3
08:05-01:25
2 stops20h 20m
$641
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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 28 November 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 $475). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in January is currently the most expensive (average of $750). 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 5 December 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Kunming?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Kunming?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Kunming chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Xiamen (XMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Kunming on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Kunming?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $526.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Kunming?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Kunming, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Kunming?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 41m.
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 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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How long is the flight from Sydney to Kunming?
Departing from Sydney to Kunming will take you 25h 20m. 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 $470. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $559 and $656, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 $475). Flying from Sydney to Kunming in January is currently the most expensive (average of $750). 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.
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 5 December 2025.
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