How long does it take to fly to Kunming?

The flight from Australia to Kunming depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Brisbane (a popular airport in Australia) to Kunming (the most popular airport in Kunming), then the flight time is 15h 45m on average. If you fly from Melbourne (another popular airport in Australia) to Kunming, then the average flight time is 17h 10m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Kunming Changshui?

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Kunming Changshui

Which airlines fly to Kunming?

China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kunming from Australia according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Kunming. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Kunming on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport?

As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Kunming Changshui Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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07:00 - 01:25

MEL

KMG

20h 25m

1 stop

02:30 - 20:30

KMG

MEL

16h 00m

1 stop

$590Multiple Airlines

Sun, 26 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

10:15 - 23:30

BNE

KMG

15h 15m

1 stop

10:55 - 08:15

KMG

BNE

19h 20m

1 stop

$590China Southern

Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

10:15 - 09:45

BNE

KMG

25h 30m

1 stop

22:35 - 08:15

KMG

BNE

31h 40m

1 stop

$593China Southern

Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

20:45 - 10:55

MEL

KMG

17h 10m

1 stop

12:00 - 15:05

KMG

MEL

24h 05m

1 stop

$604Hainan Airlines

Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

12:25 - 16:45

MEL

KMG

31h 20m

1 stop

15:45 - 10:35

KMG

MEL

15h 50m

1 stop

$606XiamenAir

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr

13:00 - 17:10

MEL

KMG

31h 10m

1 stop

20:20 - 11:00

KMG

MEL

35h 40m

1 stop

$607China Eastern

Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

12:30 - 10:55

SYD

KMG

25h 25m

1 stop

20:05 - 10:25

KMG

SYD

35h 20m

1 stop

$612XiamenAir

Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

11:10 - 10:40

BNE

KMG

25h 30m

1 stop

11:20 - 09:00

KMG

BNE

19h 40m

2 stops

$623China Eastern

Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

20:45 - 10:55

MEL

KMG

17h 10m

1 stop

12:00 - 14:05

KMG

MEL

24h 05m

1 stop

$653Hainan Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

22:20 - 12:10

MEL

KMG

16h 50m

1 stop

13:15 - 13:00

KMG

MEL

20h 45m

1 stop

$674Shenzhen Airlines

Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

China Southern flights from Australia to Kunming

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China Southern

19 Mar

BNE10:15Brisbane

15h 15m

1 stop

KMG23:30Kunming Changshui

26 Mar

KMG10:55Kunming Changshui

19h 20m

1 stop

BNE08:15Brisbane

$590

China Southern

21 Mar

BNE10:15Brisbane

25h 30m

1 stop

KMG09:45Kunming Changshui

28 Mar

KMG22:35Kunming Changshui

31h 40m

1 stop

BNE08:15Brisbane

$593

China Southern

3 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

15h 05m

1 stop

KMG23:30Kunming Changshui

31 Mar

KMG13:15Kunming Changshui

17h 25m

1 stop

MEL09:40Melbourne

$617

Air China flights from Australia to Kunming

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Air China

8 Mar

MEL20:15Melbourne

21h 55m

1 stop

KMG15:10Kunming Changshui

7 Apr

KMG17:05Kunming Changshui

19h 50m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$743

Air China

13 Mar

MEL20:15Melbourne

27h 50m

1 stop

KMG21:05Kunming Changshui

16 Mar

KMG22:10Kunming Changshui

38h 30m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$756

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MEL - KMG

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Melbourne

Sun 26/7

07:00-01:25

1 stop20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 18/8

02:30-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

$590

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Brisbane

Thu 19/3

10:15-23:30

1 stop15h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 26/3

10:55-08:15

1 stop19h 20m

$590

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BNEKMG

Brisbane

Sat 21/3

10:15-09:45

1 stop25h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

22:35-08:15

1 stop31h 40m

$593

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

20:45-10:55

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 30/3

12:00-15:05

1 stop24h 05m

$604

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MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

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12:25-16:45

1 stop31h 20m

Kunming Changshui

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15:45-10:35

1 stop15h 50m

$606

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

13:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

Kunming Changshui

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20:20-11:00

1 stop35h 40m

$607

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

12:30-10:55

1 stop25h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 27/3

20:05-10:25

1 stop35h 20m

$612

BrisbaneKunming

BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Sat 21/3

11:10-10:40

1 stop25h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 28/3

11:20-09:00

2 stops19h 40m

$623

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

20:45-10:55

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/4

12:00-14:05

1 stop24h 05m

$653

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-12:10

1 stop16h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

13:15-13:00

1 stop20h 45m

$674

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

The cheapest month to fly to Kunming from Australia is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $604, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Kunming from Australia during October instead. Flights to Kunming in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $626.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kunming from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kunming for around $777 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kunming from Australia for as low as $639 on momondo.

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As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Kunming Changshui Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Kunming Changshui Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $443	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $519	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 137 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $559	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $576	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 32 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom $622	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 224 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $642	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 42 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $648	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $986	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 382 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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