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 R17 890 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 902 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.

What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?

Cape Town to Kunming is the cheapest route at R17 591 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming is the most popular connection with return deals from R17 890.

How much is a flight to Kunming?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Kunming costs R15 265, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R14 249, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R26 054.

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

Afternoon flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R12 957 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R16 462.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under R12 902 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 OR Tambo Airport R12 710.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kunming?

Air China is the most popular airline flying to Kunming on KAYAK, followed by China Eastern.

R17 591 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Kunming in 2026/27

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Cheapest return flight

R17 591

Typical prices: R12 902-R22 752

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April

Cheapest • 17% price drop

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Recent return flight deals to Kunming

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

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

33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

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

36h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 591Singapore Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

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

21:55 - 8:25KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 890Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

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

21:55 - 8:25KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 990Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

24h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

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

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

R18 040Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

24h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

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

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

R18 057Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

24h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

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

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

R18 123Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl

18:10 - 10:30KMG Kunming Changshui-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 20m3 stops Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong Doha Hamad Intl

R19 170Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

15:45 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R20 930Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

15:45 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R21 130Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

15:45 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R21 196Air China

All return flight deals to Kunming

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

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

33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

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

36h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 591Singapore Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

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

21:55 - 8:25KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 890Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

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

21:55 - 8:25KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 990Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

24h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

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

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

R18 040Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

24h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

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

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

R18 057Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

24h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

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

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

R18 123Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 22:55CPT Cape Town Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl

18:10 - 10:30KMG Kunming Changshui-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 20m3 stops Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong Doha Hamad Intl

R19 170Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

15:45 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R20 930Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

15:45 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R21 130Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

15:45 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R21 196Air China

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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What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?: Cape Town to Kunming is the cheapest route at R17 591 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming is the most popular connection with return deals from R17 890.
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 R15 265, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R14 249, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R26 054.
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.: Afternoon flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R12 957 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R16 462.
What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?: Flights under R12 902 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 OR Tambo Airport R12 710.

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Low season	August
High season	December
Cheapest flight	R17 591

The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.

Round-trip flight from Cape Town 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 902 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 R17 890 return.

For flights to Kunming, a good return fare is around R12 902. 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 674, 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 midday to save up to R3 505 on a return flight. Midday flights to Kunming average R12 957 compared to R16 462 for morning flights.