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 R23 550 return.

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

A good deal on a flight to Kunming is around R14 214 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 R23 550 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 R18 789, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R16 089, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R22 262.

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

Evening flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R13 756 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R21 561.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under R14 214 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 R13 276.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kunming?

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

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What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?: Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming is the cheapest route at R23 550 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 R18 789, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R16 089, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R22 262.
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 756 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R21 561.
What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?: Flights under R14 214 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 R13 276.

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How do I know if a flight to Kunming is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Kunming is around R14 214 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 R23 550 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 R14 214. 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 862, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
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• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to R7 805 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Kunming average R13 756 compared to R21 561 for midday flights.