Question 1

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

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Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kunming, with prices starting at $636. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scoot and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $716 and $727, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kunming for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Kunming?

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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. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Kunming?

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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. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Kunming?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Kunming flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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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.

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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).

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Kunming?

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When booking a flight from Sydney to Kunming, you may want to consider flying on Sichuan Airlines, China Southern or Hainan Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Kunming?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 58% on the overall cost on flights from Sydney to Kunming.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Kunming?

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To save up to 37% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Kunming from $659 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $929 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kunming?

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March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kunming from Sydney. Prices for March average $826 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $489. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 41% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to KMG?

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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.

Question 12

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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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.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Kunming?

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When you search for this flight from Sydney to Kunming, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Kunming?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Kunming for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Kunming with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Kunming from Sydney shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	$636
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$973

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$480	Average$599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$571	Average$972	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest$578	Average$934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$725	Average$822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$1,021	Average$1,691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,129	Average$1,221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Kunming from $636

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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