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— KMG
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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Flights to Kunming in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

$1,133

One-way from

$1,107

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,414
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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24/12
  • 24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kunming
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High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in December 2024
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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1220:50SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 55mSichuan Airlines
Sun 29/1211:50KMG - SYD
1 stop24h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,581
Tue 24/1213:35SYD - KMG
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/109:20KMG - SYD
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,600
Mon 23/1221:30SYD - KMG
1 stop21h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 4/108:25KMG - SYD
2 stops22h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$1,732
Thu 26/1220:40SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Tue 7/115:45KMG - SYD
1 stop20h 45mAir China
Deal found 16/12$1,756
Thu 26/1208:35SYD - KMG
1 stop18h 55mJuneyao Airlines
Wed 1/107:55KMG - SYD
1 stop19h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,943
Wed 25/1212:30SYD - KMG
1 stop31h 15mXiamenAir
Fri 3/112:30KMG - SYD
1 stop18h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/12$2,075
Sun 22/1222:10SYD - KMG
2 stops23h 45mChina Southern
Mon 6/122:35KMG - SYD
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$2,581
Wed 25/1209:10SYD - KMG
1 stop16h 35mKorean Air
Wed 1/123:55KMG - SYD
1 stop28h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 16/12$2,589
Tue 24/1207:15SYD - KMG
2 stops21h 20mBatik Air
Sat 28/1202:35KMG - SYD
2 stops24h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 17/12$2,923
Tue 24/1221:50SYD - KMG
1 stop31h 10mScoot
Sat 28/1203:00KMG - SYD
1 stop30h 50mScoot
Deal found 17/12$2,953

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 19 December 2024.

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SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

13:30-11:40

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 24/1

21:20-09:25

1 stop33h 05m

$1,133

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

10:45-01:25

1 stop17h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 23/1

02:30-09:15

1 stop27h 45m

$1,229

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

07:15-01:35

2 stops21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 23/1

02:35-06:15

2 stops24h 40m

$2,562

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

10:05-17:35

1 stop33h 30m

$379

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

20:30-18:50

2 stops24h 20m

$510

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/12

16:50-01:35

3 stops59h 45m

$1,107

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/12

20:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

$1,260

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/12

Best time to book a flight to Kunming

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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 13 December 2024.

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 16 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 Southern, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines.

China Southern

China Southern

From $358

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $361

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

From $316

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

From $423

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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Batik Air, China Eastern and China Southern to Kunming. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Southern
7.5
Good
92 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
155 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Scoot
6.7
Okay
298 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

  • 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 $178, while return flights cost around $255.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $209, however they can be found for as little as $161.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kunming depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kunming, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 25 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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