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$869+ Cheap flights to Kunming

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KMG
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Return from

$869

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$934
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 26/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Auckland to Kunming
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($251 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kunming. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1022:20AKL - KMG
1 stop17h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 2/1110:45KMG - AKL
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/9$869
Sun 26/1022:00AKL - KMG
2 stops22h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 2/1107:00KMG - AKL
1 stop21h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$951
Fri 10/1011:40AKL - KMG
2 stops29h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 25/1008:00KMG - AKL
3 stops30h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$1,302
Fri 10/1018:05AKL - KMG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1017:10KMG - AKL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,344
Fri 10/1021:45AKL - KMG
1 stop23h 15mHainan Airlines
Sat 25/1017:10KMG - AKL
1 stop20h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,403
Fri 19/1211:40AKL - KMG
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 10/107:00KMG - AKL
2 stops31h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$1,623
Sun 26/1008:30AKL - KMG
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1113:50KMG - AKL
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,648
Fri 19/1211:40AKL - KMG
2 stops40h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 31/118:35KMG - AKL
1 stop34h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$1,739

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

22:20-11:05

1 stop17h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/11

10:45-18:40

1 stop26h 55m

$869

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

22:00-15:15

2 stops22h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/11

07:00-09:40

1 stop21h 40m

$951

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/10

11:40-12:15

2 stops29h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 25/10

08:00-19:30

3 stops30h 30m

$1,302

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/10

18:05-23:10

2 stops34h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 25/10

17:10-18:40

1 stop20h 30m

$1,344

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/10

21:45-16:00

1 stop23h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 25/10

17:10-18:40

1 stop20h 30m

$1,403

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

08:30-10:35

3 stops31h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/11

13:50-14:10

2 stops19h 20m

$1,648

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/12

22:00-23:00

1 stop30h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/1

14:00-16:35

1 stop21h 35m

$1,835

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The best time to book flights to Kunming is 6 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kunming. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kunming. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Air China
7.2
Good
99 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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, Hainan Airlines 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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