Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Kunming?

Flights connecting via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 42m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Kunming?

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 31% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Kunming?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the lowest average return price of $727.

Which airlines fly to Kunming?

China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kunming from Sydney according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Kunming. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Kunming on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Kunming?

Guangzhou (CAN) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 04m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport?

As of February 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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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21:00 - 10:55

SYD

KMG

15h 55m

1 stop

12:00 - 14:05

KMG

SYD

24h 05m

1 stop

$521Hainan Airlines

Sat, 6 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun

10:00 - 09:10

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KMG

26h 10m

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08:15 - 07:20

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SYD

20h 05m

2 stops

$654China Eastern

Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

10:00 - 14:30

SYD

KMG

31h 30m

2 stops

08:15 - 07:20

KMG

SYD

20h 05m

2 stops

$657China Eastern

Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

10:00 - 09:10

SYD

KMG

26h 10m

2 stops

09:00 - 12:15

KMG

SYD

24h 15m

1 stop

$658China Eastern

Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

10:00 - 00:30

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KMG

17h 30m

1 stop

21:10 - 07:20

KMG

SYD

31h 10m

2 stops

$677China Eastern

Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

10:00 - 20:10

SYD

KMG

37h 10m

2 stops

09:05 - 11:00

KMG

SYD

22h 55m

1 stop

$702China Eastern

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

10:00 - 23:35

SYD

KMG

40h 35m

2 stops

16:00 - 06:55

KMG

SYD

35h 55m

2 stops

$704China Eastern

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10:00 - 00:30

SYD

KMG

17h 30m

1 stop

13:25 - 12:15

KMG

SYD

19h 50m

1 stop

$705China Eastern

Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

10:00 - 09:10

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KMG

26h 10m

2 stops

12:45 - 11:00

KMG

SYD

19h 15m

1 stop

$706China Eastern

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

10:00 - 00:30

SYD

KMG

17h 30m

1 stop

11:45 - 07:20

KMG

SYD

16h 35m

1 stop

$708China Eastern

Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

China Eastern flights from Sydney to Kunming

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China Eastern

25 May

SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 20m

2 stops

KMG14:50Kunming Changshui

29 May

KMG20:20Kunming Changshui

33h 40m

1 stop

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$641

China Eastern

1 Mar

SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 00m

2 stops

KMG18:00Kunming Changshui

21 Mar

KMG11:45Kunming Changshui

16h 35m

1 stop

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$654

China Eastern

1 Mar

SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 10m

2 stops

KMG09:10Kunming Changshui

21 Mar

KMG09:30Kunming Changshui

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$657

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Sichuan Airlines

28 Mar

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 05m

2 stops

KMG21:30Kunming Changshui

10 Apr

KMG18:05Kunming Changshui

42h 10m

3 stops

SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,938

Sichuan Airlines

7 Apr

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 30m

2 stops

KMG00:50Kunming Changshui

20 Apr

KMG18:05Kunming Changshui

42h 10m

3 stops

SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,170

Sichuan Airlines

1 Apr

SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 40m

3 stops

KMG20:00Kunming Changshui

12 Apr

KMG18:05Kunming Changshui

42h 10m

3 stops

SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,301

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Sat 6/6

21:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 26/6

12:00-14:05

1 stop24h 05m

$521

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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10:00-09:10

2 stops26h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

08:15-07:20

2 stops20h 05m

$654

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-14:30

2 stops31h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

08:15-07:20

2 stops20h 05m

$657

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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10:00-09:10

2 stops26h 10m

Kunming Changshui

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

10:00-00:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 2/3

21:10-07:20

2 stops31h 10m

$677

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:00-20:10

2 stops37h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 15/3

09:05-11:00

1 stop22h 55m

$702

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:00-23:35

2 stops40h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 15/3

16:00-06:55

2 stops35h 55m

$704

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-00:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

13:25-12:15

1 stop19h 50m

$705

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SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:00-09:10

2 stops26h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 15/3

12:45-11:00

1 stop19h 15m

$706

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:00-00:30

1 stop17h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 21/3

11:45-07:20

1 stop16h 35m

$708

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

The cheapest month to fly to Kunming from Sydney is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $599, 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 Sydney during October instead. Flights to Kunming in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $620.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kunming from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kunming for around $773 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 Sydney for as low as $637 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Kunming flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Kunming flight.

How have Sydney to Kunming flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Sydney to Kunming flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kunming Changshui by plane?
There are 8308.8 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Kunming Changshui. Flights usually cover this in 15h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport?
As of February 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kunming Changshui Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Kunming?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Sydney to Kunming is China Southern, representing 31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are China Eastern at 31%, XiamenAir at 29%, and Sichuan Airlines at 5%.

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Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $439	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $559	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 137 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $571	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 32 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $613	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $674	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 42 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,034	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 382 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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