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 139 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 441 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 139 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Kunming in 2026

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R17 139

Typical prices: R12 441-R21 939

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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

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

R17 139Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 10:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

42h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

19:30 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 50m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 476Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 21:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

16:15 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R17 620Air 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

R18 228Air 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

R18 244Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 21:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

16:15 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R18 725Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 20:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

7:10 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 821Etihad 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

R19 302Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 18:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

25h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

21:10 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m3 stops Chengdu Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R20 855Air 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

R21 928Air China

All return flight deals to Kunming

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

R17 139Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 10:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

42h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

19:30 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 50m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 476Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 21:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

16:15 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R17 620Air 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

R18 228Air 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

R18 244Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 21:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

16:15 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R18 725Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 20:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

7:10 - 8:20KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 821Etihad 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

R19 302Air China

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 18:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-KMG Kunming Changshui

25h 45m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

21:10 - 7:40KMG Kunming Changshui-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m3 stops Chengdu Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R20 855Air 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

R21 928Air 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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What is the cheapest flight to Kunming?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming is the cheapest route at R17 139 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 720 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 740, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R25 124.

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

Afternoon flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R12 494 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R15 874.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under R12 441 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 255

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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 139 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 441 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 441 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 222 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 380 per return. Midday flights to Kunming average R12 494 compared to R15 874 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.