What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Kunming Changshui?

China Eastern and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Kunming Changshui

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Prices for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport is 1 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kunming Changshui Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:25 am - 10:45 pm

ORD

KMG

21h 20m1 stop

11:55 pm - 8:40 am

KMG

ORD

22h 45m1 stop

$1,206Korean Air

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

9:01 am - 2:30 pm

ORD

KMG

39h 29m2 stops

10:10 pm - 11:39 pm

KMG

ORD

39h 29m2 stops

$1,390Air China

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

11:25 am - 10:45 pm

ORD

KMG

21h 20m1 stop

11:55 pm - 8:40 am

KMG

ORD

22h 45m1 stop

$1,406Korean Air

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

6:30 pm - 9:05 pm

ORD

KMG

36h 35m2 stops

11:20 am - 6:25 am

KMG

ORD

33h 05m2 stops

$1,544United Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

7:05 pm - 6:35 pm

ORD

KMG

34h 30m2 stops

9:20 pm - 1:10 pm

KMG

ORD

53h 50m2 stops

$1,553Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Nov 3

12:30 pm - 10:10 pm

ORD

KMG

20h 40m1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:40 am

KMG

ORD

23h 10m1 stop

$1,606Korean Air

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jul 1

6:50 am - 10:45 pm

ORD

KMG

25h 55m2 stops

11:55 pm - 8:40 am

KMG

ORD

22h 45m1 stop

$1,811Korean Air

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

7:00 am - 10:35 pm

ORD

KMG

26h 35m2 stops

7:20 am - 11:45 pm

KMG

ORD

29h 25m2 stops

$1,924China Eastern

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jul 1

12:20 pm - 10:10 pm

ORD

KMG

20h 50m1 stop

11:55 pm - 8:30 am

KMG

ORD

22h 35m1 stop

$2,006Korean Air

Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, Nov 4

12:20 pm - 10:10 pm

ORD

KMG

20h 50m1 stop

11:55 pm - 8:30 am

KMG

ORD

22h 35m1 stop

$2,056Korean Air

Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, Nov 2

Korean Air flights from Chicago to Kunming

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Korean Air

Jan 22

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui

Jan 26

KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,206

Korean Air

Jan 22

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui

Jan 26

KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,406

Korean Air

Jun 16

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui

Jul 1

KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,606

Air China flights from Chicago to Kunming

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Air China

Jan 22

ORD9:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 29m

2 stops

KMG2:30 pmKunming Changshui

Jan 26

KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui

39h 29m

2 stops

ORD11:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,390

Air China

Apr 10

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

52h 05m

2 stops

KMG1:50 amKunming Changshui

Nov 3

KMG6:30 amKunming Changshui

38h 53m

2 stops

ORD7:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,127

Air China

Apr 10

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

52h 05m

2 stops

KMG1:50 amKunming Changshui

Nov 5

KMG1:00 pmKunming Changshui

48h 12m

2 stops

ORD11:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,187

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ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,206

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:01 am-2:30 pm

2 stops39h 29m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

10:10 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$1,390

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,406

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

11:20 am-6:25 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,544

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

7:05 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/3

9:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops53h 50m

$1,553

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

12:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 7/1

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,606

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

6:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,811

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

7:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 7/1

7:20 am-11:45 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,924

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

12:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/4

11:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 35m

$2,006

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

12:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/2

11:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 35m

$2,056

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Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kunming takes 21h 20m

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How far is Chicago to Kunming Changshui by plane?
The straight-line distance from Chicago to Kunming Changshui is 7761.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport is 1 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kunming Changshui Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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