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.

Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kunming?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kunming are from: • Johannesburg, from R17 327 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 648 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 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 327 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Kunming in 2026/27

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R17 327

Typical prices: R12 648-R22 304

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April

Cheapest • 17% price drop

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Recent return flight deals to Kunming

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 327Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 375Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

22:05 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 392Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 424Etihad Airways

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 649Air 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

R20 714Air 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

R20 730Air 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

R20 763Air 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

R20 779Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 21:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

29h 35m3 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital Chengdu Tianfu Intl

19:20 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R23 319Air China

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Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 327Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 375Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

22:05 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 392Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 1:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 424Etihad Airways

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 649Air 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

R20 714Air 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

R20 730Air 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

R20 763Air 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

R20 779Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 21:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

29h 35m3 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital Chengdu Tianfu Intl

19:20 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R23 319Air China

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Kunming flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Kunming 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 R17 327 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?

A return flight to Kunming costs R14 965 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 969, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R25 542.

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

Afternoon flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R12 702 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R16 138.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under R12 648 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 459.

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Low season	August
High season	December

Most popular time to fly (71% more expensive on average)

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.

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.
Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kunming?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kunming are from:
• Johannesburg, from R17 327 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 648 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.

For flights to Kunming, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R12 648 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kunming in April. Return fares historically average R12 425 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 436 per return. Midday flights to Kunming average R12 702 compared to R16 138 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.