Which city has the cheapest flights to Kunming?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kunming are from Johannesburg, starting at R15 523 return.

How do I know if a flight to Kunming is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Kunming is around R12 731 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kunming?

Air China is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Kunming and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming is the cheapest route at R15 523 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Kunming?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Kunming costs R14 828, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R14 318, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R33 358.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kunming?

Evening flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R13 620 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 277.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under R12 731 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kunming at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Johannesburg R12 731.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kunming?

Air China is the only airline flying to Kunming on KAYAK.

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Cheapest return flight

R15 523

Typical prices: R12 731-R18 401

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JNB - KMG • 2 stops

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ZA1 - KMG

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April

Cheapest • 14% price drop

December

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Recent return flight deals to Kunming

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 0:30Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

32h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

13:20 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 523Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 23:30Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

31h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

8:10 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 673Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 23:30Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

31h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

12:20 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 224Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 20:15Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

28h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

19:30 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 741Etihad Airways

6 hours ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 20:15Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

28h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

19:30 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 758Etihad Airways

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:00Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

33h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

7:10 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 791Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:00Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

33h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

7:10 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 841Etihad Airways

2 days ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

13:40 - 0:30Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

28h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:30 - 16:45Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

25h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R18 644Multiple Airlines

17 hours ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

13:40 - 22:25Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

26h 45m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Chengdu Tianfu Intl

21:30 - 16:45Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

25h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R19 946Multiple Airlines

17 hours ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:00 - 20:00Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

27h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

17:55 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R22 800Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

All return flight deals to Kunming

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 0:30Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

32h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

13:20 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 523Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 23:30Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

31h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

8:10 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 673Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 23:30Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

31h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

12:20 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 224Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 20:15Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

28h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

19:30 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 741Etihad Airways

6 hours ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 20:15Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

28h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

19:30 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 758Etihad Airways

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:00Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

33h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

7:10 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 791Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:00Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

33h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

7:10 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 841Etihad Airways

2 days ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

13:40 - 0:30Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

28h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:30 - 16:45Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

25h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R18 644Multiple Airlines

17 hours ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

13:40 - 22:25Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

26h 45m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Chengdu Tianfu Intl

21:30 - 16:45Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

25h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

R19 946Multiple Airlines

17 hours ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:00 - 20:00Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

27h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

17:55 - 8:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R22 800Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Kunming

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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Airlines

What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?: Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming is the cheapest route at R15 523 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
How much is a flight to Kunming? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Kunming from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from South Africa to Kunming costs R14 828, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R14 318, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R33 358.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kunming? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Evening flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R13 620 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 277.
What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?: Flights under R12 731 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kunming at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg R12 731.

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Low season	August
High season	December
Cheapest flight	R15 523

Beat the crowds with an average 92% drop in travellers.

The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travellers.

Return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming

When to book flights to Kunming

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kunming based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Kunming based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Kunming is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Kunming is around R12 731 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
Which city has the cheapest flights to Kunming?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kunming are from Johannesburg, starting at R15 523 return.
Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kunming?
Air China is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Kunming and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

For flights to Kunming, a good return fare is around R12 731. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kunming in April. Return fares historically average R12 735, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to R4 657 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Kunming average R13 620 compared to R18 277 for midday flights.