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.
SYD — KMG
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$636

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$973
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 31/7-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($175 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 18 July 2025.

Thu 31/721:45SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 25mChina Southern
Thu 28/813:15KMG - SYD
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$636
Wed 30/720:45SYD - KMG
1 stop31h 15mScoot
Tue 19/803:00KMG - SYD
1 stop14h 30mScoot
Deal found 18/7$716
Wed 30/720:30SYD - KMG
2 stops20h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 20/812:15KMG - SYD
2 stops18h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/7$727
Thu 31/711:20SYD - KMG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/802:30KMG - SYD
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$748

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Depart

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SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

21:45-12:10

1 stop16h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 28/8

13:15-08:25

1 stop17h 10m

$636

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

20:45-02:00

1 stop31h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 19/8

03:00-19:30

1 stop14h 30m

$716

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

20:30-14:50

2 stops20h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 20/8

12:15-09:00

2 stops18h 45m

$727

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

11:20-09:15

2 stops23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 27/8

02:30-20:00

1 stop15h 30m

$748

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/1

12:30-16:45

1 stop31h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 17/1

20:05-10:25

1 stop35h 20m

$1,075

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Deals found on 16/7

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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 11 July 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 18 July 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.

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 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, China Eastern, andScoot 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.

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

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

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

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

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

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

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

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 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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$480Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$571Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$578Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$725Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,129Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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