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

Cathay Pacific operates the most flights from South Africa to Kunming at 0 per week, while Air China is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kunming. The two are often 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 R17 179 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 611 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?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kunming is the cheapest route at R17 179 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 689, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R14 183, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R33 046.

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

Evening flights to Kunming are the cheapest at R13 492 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 105.

What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?

Flights under R12 611 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 611.

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.

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Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 15:20Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

23h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

22:10 - 7:40Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

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

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

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45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

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45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

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17:45 - 7:40Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 55m3 stops Chengdu Beijing Capital Shenzhen

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

53h 35m3 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital Chengdu

22:10 - 7:40Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R21 859Air China

3+ days ago

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10:20 - 15:20Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

23h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

22:10 - 7:40Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R17 196Air China

2 days ago

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

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

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

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R17 229Air China

23 hours ago

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

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

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

R17 990Etihad Airways

2 days ago

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

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

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

R18 023Etihad Airways

23 hours ago

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

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

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

R18 122Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

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

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

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

R18 138Etihad Airways

2 days ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

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

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R19 048Air China

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

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

45h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R19 081Air China

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 - 14:30Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Kunming Kunming Changshui

46h 10m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital

17:45 - 7:40Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 55m3 stops Chengdu Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R21 826Air China

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

53h 35m3 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital Chengdu

22:10 - 7:40Kunming Kunming Changshui-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R21 859Air China

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 R17 179 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 689, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R14 183, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R33 046.
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 492 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R18 105.
What is a good deal for flights to Kunming?: Flights under R12 611 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 611.

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Cheapest flight	R17 179

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Round-trip 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 611 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 179 return.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kunming?
Cathay Pacific operates the most flights from South Africa to Kunming at 0 per week, while Air China is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kunming. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Kunming, a good return fare is around R12 611. 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 616, 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 613 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Kunming average R13 492 compared to R18 105 for midday flights.