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Cheap flights to Kunming

— KMG
5 May — 12 May1
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Flights to Kunming in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kunming in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

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April

Cheapest in

May

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$1,746
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($133 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

Best time to book a flight to Kunming

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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 Auckland to Kunming. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights to Kunming is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Kunming?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Kunming takes 17 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Kunming from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kunming?

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

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).

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 Eastern 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 $122, while return flights cost around $524.

  • How much is a return flight to Kunming?

    A return flight to Kunming will typically cost around $312, however they can be found for as little as $312.

  • 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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