What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kunming?

Air China operates the most flights from South Africa to Kunming at 0 per week, and for this route Air China is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kunming. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

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 R16 622 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 678 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 R16 622 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 766, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R14 258, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R33 220.

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

Evening flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R13 563 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 201.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under R12 678 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 678.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kunming?

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

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Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

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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 622Etihad Airways

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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

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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 722Etihad Airways

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Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 9

12:35 - 9:45Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

39h 10m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

6:55 - 10:30Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

33h 35m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl

R18 816Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 9

12:35 - 0:30Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

29h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

8:15 - 10:30Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

32h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl

R19 215Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 9

13:40 - 22:55Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

27h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Phuket City

13:20 - 13:35Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

30h 15m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R24 018Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 7

0:30 - 18:35Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

36h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 - 6:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

49h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Paris Charles de Gaulle

R24 135Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Dec 7

8:30 - 0:55Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

34h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 - 6:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

49h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Paris Charles de Gaulle

R24 151Air France

3+ days ago

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 10

10:40 - 2:00Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

3:00 - 9:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

36h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R29 404Singapore Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 10

0:30 - 18:35Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Kunming Kunming Changshui

36h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 6:25Kunming Kunming Changshui-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

43h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Paris Charles de Gaulle

R30 667Multiple Airlines

3+ days 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 R16 622 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 766, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R14 258, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R33 220.
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 563 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 201.
What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?: Flights under R12 678 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 678.

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Low season	August
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Cheapest flight	R16 622

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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 678 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 R16 622 return.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kunming?
Air China operates the most flights from South Africa to Kunming at 0 per week, and for this route Air China is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kunming. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.
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 678. 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 682, 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 637 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Kunming average R13 563 compared to R18 201 for midday flights.