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$571+ Cheap flights to Kunming

— KMG
28 Sep — 5 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kunming in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kunming

Sat 14/1122:00 -
2 stops21h 55m
Sat 9/110:50 -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 29/8$1,961
Sun 25/1020:30 -
1 stop29h 35m
Thu 29/1022:10 -
1 stop38h 15m
Deal found 28/8$2,132
Fri 27/1122:00 -
2 stops21h 55m
Sat 9/113:00 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 29/8$2,192
Fri 27/1112:50 -
3 stops32h 55m
Sat 9/116:20 -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 29/8$2,671

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Return from

$1,961

One-way from

$571

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,002
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/11-9/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Auckland to Kunming
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Auckland to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

22:00-14:55

2 stops21h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/1

16:20-16:35

2 stops19h 15m

$1,971

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/10

20:30-21:05

1 stop29h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 29/10

22:10-17:25

1 stop38h 15m

$2,132

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

22:00-14:55

2 stops21h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/1

13:00-16:35

1 stop22h 35m

$2,192

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

12:50-16:45

3 stops32h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/1

12:00-17:00

3 stops24h 00m

$2,816

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

15:05-10:45

2 stops24h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/1

12:35-19:00

3 stops25h 25m

$3,763
Cheapest one-way

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

06:00-16:45

2 stops39h 45m

$571
Fastest single journey

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

22:35-09:15

1 stop15h 40m

$810

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

06:15-11:45

3 stops34h 30m

$982

AucklandKunming

AKL Auckland Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

10:00-23:30

1 stop18h 30m

$1,050

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines,China Southern, andChina Eastern to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

FAQs about flying to Kunming

  • 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, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kunming.

  • Does Kunming Changshui have rental cars?

    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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