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$657+ Cheap flights to Kunming

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— KMG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Flights to Kunming in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kunming 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 21 February 2025.

Return from

$657

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$927
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 2/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kunming. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 15/313:30SYD - KMG
1 stop25h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 17/312:00KMG - SYD
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$3,327
Sat 15/320:50SYD - KMG
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/303:00KMG - SYD
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$4,181

Find flights to Kunming within your budget

Locate flights to Kunming that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

13:30-11:35

1 stop25h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 17/3

12:00-13:35

1 stop22h 35m

$3,327

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

20:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 16/3

03:00-14:55

2 stops32h 55m

$4,181

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Travel insights for flights to Kunming

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Kunming including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight 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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kunming, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Kunming takes 13 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Kunming 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 Kunming?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Kunming are China Eastern, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $361

China Southern

China Southern

From $358

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

From $316

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

From $376

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

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

Rainfall in Kunming by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming 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 Kunming when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Kunming by month

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

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).

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 21 February 2025.
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming?

    For a flight to Kunming, you will be flying into Kunming Changshui. Kunming Changshui (KMG) is just 23.8 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kunming 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 Kunming on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kunming?

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

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

    Kunming Changshui is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kunming. One-way flights to Kunming Changshui typically cost $157, while return flights cost around $529.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $350, however they can be found for as little as $338.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kunming depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kunming, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 55 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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