The average price of a 7-day trip to Kunming is $1,519 for a solo traveler, $2,728 for a couple, and $5,114 for a family of 4. Kunming hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wujiaba Airport (KMG) are between $713 and $1,100 per person for economy flights and $2,237 to $3,452 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $70 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Kunming, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KMG and stay in a Kunming hotel:
- February 12th to April 22nd (except the weeks of February 19th and March 5th)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kunming is usually early September.
Average Kunming Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kunming for a week is $1,063-$2,244($152-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $441 to $968 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kunming for a week is $2,328-$3,966($333-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $882 to $1,936 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kunming for a week is $3,568-$7,014($510-$1,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,764 to $3,872 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kunming
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kunming? The cheapest trip to Kunming is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $39.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Kunming for a week is $794-$2,346($113-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $441 to $968 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kunming for a week is $1,354-$3,552($193-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $882 to $1,936 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kunming for a week is $2,708-$6,534($387-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,764 to $3,872 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Kunming cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kunming Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kunming.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kunming for a week is $2,335-$9,686($334-$1,384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,191 to $2,275 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kunming for a week is $4,058-$12,892($580-$1,842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,382 to $4,550 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kunming for a week is $8,116-$21,896($1,159-$3,128 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,764 to $9,100 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $864 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kunming Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kunming is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kunming due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kunming Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Kunming hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Kunming.
Flight Costs to Kunming
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,100 average in late July to a low of $713 in early September. Median flight price is $797. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kunming our data includes 266 originating airports, and 133 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kunming from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $6,907 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Don Mueang International (DMK) in Bangkok (Thailand) at an average of just $168.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kunming, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $387, so you can easily save about 54% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Kunming can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $512 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.