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 Sydney (a popular airport in Australia) to Kunming (the most popular airport in Kunming), then the flight time is 15h on average. If you fly from Brisbane (another popular airport in Australia) to Kunming, then the average flight time is 15h 45m.

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

Scoot, XiamenAir, and China Eastern 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 45% 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 May 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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21:35 - 02:00

MEL

KMG

30h 25m

1 stop

03:00 - 20:20

KMG

MEL

15h 20m

1 stop

$786Scoot

Sat, 18 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul

21:35 - 02:00

MEL

KMG

30h 25m

1 stop

03:00 - 20:20

KMG

MEL

15h 20m

1 stop

$793Scoot

Sat, 18 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul

08:15 - 23:45

SYD

KMG

17h 30m

1 stop

07:30 - 06:15

KMG

SYD

20h 45m

1 stop

$835Juneyao Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

14:10 - 13:20

SYD

KMG

25h 10m

1 stop

17:15 - 19:25

KMG

SYD

24h 10m

1 stop

$874China Southern

Mon, 8 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

08:15 - 23:45

SYD

KMG

17h 30m

1 stop

18:45 - 06:15

KMG

SYD

33h 30m

1 stop

$887Juneyao Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

22:00 - 12:10

MEL

KMG

17h 10m

1 stop

22:35 - 21:30

KMG

MEL

19h 55m

1 stop

$908China Southern

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

10:05 - 12:55

SYD

KMG

28h 50m

2 stops

09:50 - 08:00

KMG

SYD

20h 10m

2 stops

$915China Eastern

Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

11:05 - 01:15

BNE

KMG

16h 10m

1 stop

12:00 - 09:00

KMG

BNE

19h 00m

2 stops

$943China Eastern

Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug

21:40 - 22:25

MEL

KMG

27h 45m

1 stop

07:45 - 14:30

KMG

MEL

27h 45m

1 stop

$946Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

21:40 - 22:25

MEL

KMG

27h 45m

1 stop

07:45 - 14:30

KMG

MEL

27h 45m

1 stop

$947Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

China Eastern flights from Australia to Kunming

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China Eastern

5 Aug

SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 50m

2 stops

KMG12:55Kunming Changshui

18 Aug

KMG09:50Kunming Changshui

20h 10m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$915

China Eastern

13 July

BNE11:05Brisbane

16h 10m

1 stop

KMG01:15Kunming Changshui

12 Aug

KMG12:00Kunming Changshui

19h 00m

2 stops

BNE09:00Brisbane

$943

China Eastern

4 Aug

SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 20m

2 stops

KMG13:25Kunming Changshui

11 Aug

KMG09:50Kunming Changshui

20h 10m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$954

Hainan Airlines flights from Australia to Kunming

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Hainan Airlines

16 July

SYD21:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 55m

1 stop

KMG10:55Kunming Changshui

22 July

KMG17:10Kunming Changshui

18h 55m

1 stop

SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,222

Hainan Airlines

19 June

MEL19:45Melbourne

17h 10m

1 stop

KMG10:55Kunming Changshui

4 July

KMG12:00Kunming Changshui

24h 05m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$5,835

Hainan Airlines

19 June

MEL19:45Melbourne

17h 10m

1 stop

KMG10:55Kunming Changshui

6 July

KMG12:00Kunming Changshui

24h 05m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$5,862

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21:35-02:00

1 stop30h 25m

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Thu 30/7

03:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

$786

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MEL - KMG

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Melbourne

Sat 18/7

21:35-02:00

1 stop30h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 30/7

03:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

$793

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

08:15-23:45

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 19/8

07:30-06:15

1 stop20h 45m

$835

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SYD - KMG

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

14:10-13:20

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 14/6

17:15-19:25

1 stop24h 10m

$874

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

08:15-23:45

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 18/8

18:45-06:15

1 stop33h 30m

$887

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MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

22:00-12:10

1 stop17h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/11

22:35-21:30

1 stop19h 55m

$908

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

10:05-12:55

2 stops28h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 18/8

09:50-08:00

2 stops20h 10m

$915

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BNE - KMG

BNEKMG

Brisbane

Mon 13/7

11:05-01:15

1 stop16h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 12/8

12:00-09:00

2 stops19h 00m

$943

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

21:40-22:25

1 stop27h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 29/10

07:45-14:30

1 stop27h 45m

$946

MelbourneKunming

MEL - KMG

MELKMG

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

21:40-22:25

1 stop27h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 29/10

07:45-14:30

1 stop27h 45m

$947

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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 $465, 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 February instead. Flights to Kunming in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $472.

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 $767 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 $739 on momondo.

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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 May 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 $517	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 66 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $524	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 152 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $549	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 216 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $566	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $631	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 44 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $759	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom $819	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 233 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $943	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 401 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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