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$688+ Cheap flights to Yunnan

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— KMG
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Yunnan in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Yunnan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Yunnan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Sat 13/1212:30SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 25mXiamenAir
Fri 19/1220:05KMG - SYD
1 stop35h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/12$1,107
Sat 13/1208:50SYD - KMG
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1217:55KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,156
Sat 13/1208:50SYD - KMG
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1215:20KMG - SYD
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,191
Sat 13/1208:50SYD - KMG
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1217:55KMG - SYD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,226
Sat 20/1221:25SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 20mSichuan Airlines
Sat 27/1212:00KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,771
Sat 20/1221:20SYD - KMG
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1208:15KMG - SYD
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,805
Fri 19/1221:25SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 30mSichuan Airlines
Fri 2/107:45KMG - SYD
1 stop27h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,058

Find flight deals to Yunnan

Find the latest flights to Yunnan in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Return from

$688

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,140
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

13:30-10:25

1 stop23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 13/3

12:45-11:00

1 stop19h 15m

$688

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

22:00-17:35

1 stop22h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

17:50-07:30

1 stop34h 40m

$712

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-23:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

09:30-07:20

1 stop18h 50m

$715

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-17:10

1 stop34h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/3

21:10-07:20

2 stops31h 10m

$740

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-23:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

09:30-07:20

2 stops18h 50m

$742

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Yunnan

How long is the flight to Yunnan?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Yunnan takes 14 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Yunnan from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Yunnan?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Yunnan are China Southern, XiamenAir and China Eastern.

China Southern
China Southern
From $536
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $589
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $620
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From $467

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Yunnan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Yunnan are Hainan Airlines, China Southern and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Yunnan by month

Plan your trip to Yunnan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Yunnan ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Yunnan when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Yunnan by month

Plan your trip to Yunnan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Yunnan, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Yunnan?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Yunnan in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 December 2025.
The most popular places in Yunnan to fly to are Kunming, Lijiang and Dali.

Reviews of airlines servicing Yunnan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Yunnan. 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 Yunnan. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, andChina Southern to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
366 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
122 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.

FAQs about flying to Yunnan

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Yunnan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Yunnan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Yunnan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Yunnan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Yunnan?

    Kunming Changshui is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Yunnan. One-way flights to Kunming Changshui typically cost $154, while return flights cost around $253.

  • How much is a return flight to Yunnan?

    A return flight to Yunnan will typically cost around $340, however they can be found for as little as $340.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Yunnan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Yunnan, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Kunming Changshui have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kunming Changshui can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kunming Changshui?

    Yes. Kunming Changshui has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lian Du Hotel is the closest property to Kunming Changshui (0.0 km away from Kunming Changshui).

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