Which airlines fly to Kunming?

When flying to Kunming from United States, momondo travelers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: China Eastern, Air China, Korean Air or China Southern. Depending on what airport in United States you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

Korean Air Flights to Kunming

There are 5 Korean Air flights to Kunming in a normal week. The most common departure point is Incheon Intl and the best Korean Air ticket price seen on momondo is $734 (last 72 hours, from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, to Kunming). Korean Air has a score of 8.4 from 1,221 user reviews on momondo.

Sichuan Airlines Flights to Kunming

Sichuan Airlines flight deals to Kunming start from $618 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Los Angeles. Over any normal week, Sichuan Airlines flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Guangzhou Baiyun is the most popular Sichuan Airlines departure point to Kunming so generally has the most availability. Sichuan Airlines is scored a 7.8/10 in 35 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Kunming?

On average, it takes 19h 50m to fly from United States to Kunming if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Kunming Changshui (the most popular airport in Kunming). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Kunming Changshui, then the flight time is around 24h 44m.

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9:30 pm - 8:55 am

LAX

KMG

43h 25m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 7:30 pm

KMG

LAX

37h 35m

1 stop

$633Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

10:30 pm - 10:25 pm

LAX

KMG

32h 55m

2 stops

12:00 pm - 7:30 pm

KMG

LAX

23h 30m

1 stop

$634Sichuan Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Dec 1

9:30 pm - 8:50 pm

LAX

KMG

31h 20m

2 stops

7:45 am - 7:30 pm

KMG

LAX

27h 45m

1 stop

$640Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 27

12:30 pm - 12:35 am

LAX

KMG

21h 05m

1 stop

5:00 pm - 10:05 am

KMG

LAX

32h 05m

1 stop

$761China Eastern

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26

12:35 am - 2:00 pm

SFO

KMG

22h 25m

1 stop

9:25 pm - 8:40 pm

KMG

SFO

38h 15m

2 stops

$800China Southern

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9

12:35 am - 12:10 pm

SFO

KMG

44h 35m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 8:40 pm

KMG

SFO

38h 15m

1 stop

$802China Southern

Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 4

1:00 pm - 11:35 am

SFO

KMG

31h 35m

1 stop

6:30 am - 10:30 am

KMG

SFO

19h 00m

1 stop

$825Air China

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Oct 28

12:00 pm - 6:40 pm

EWR

KMG

42h 40m

2 stops

11:35 am - 2:20 pm

KMG

EWR

39h 45m

2 stops

$1,079Air China

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Nov 10

1:20 pm - 10:10 pm

SEA

KMG

17h 50m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 11:00 am

KMG

SEA

26h 30m

1 stop

$1,106Korean Air

Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 23

11:35 am - 10:10 pm

ATL

KMG

22h 35m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:35 am

KMG

ATL

22h 05m

1 stop

$1,206Korean Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

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Return

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

9:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops43h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/30

9:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$633

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 10/30

10:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 12/1

12:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$634

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

9:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 11/27

7:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$640

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 8/11

12:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 8/26

5:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

$761

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

12:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/9

9:25 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$800

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

12:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops44h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/4

9:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$802

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

1:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/28

6:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$825

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Tue 10/6

12:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops42h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/10

11:35 am-2:20 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,079

Quickest round-trip

SeattleKunming

SEA - KMG

SEAKMG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/4

1:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/23

11:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,106

AtlantaKunming

ATL - KMG

ATLKMG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/1

11:35 am-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

11:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop22h 05m

$1,206

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

If you’re not able to fly to Kunming in December, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from United States to Kunming during August average around $1,255.

Cheapest flights to Kunming Changshui

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	March	38% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Kunming costs on average just $618 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	October	30% more expensive	It costs about $1,296 for flights to Kunming from Los Angeles in October
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	July	477% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Kunming from Los Angeles in July than any other month

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Summary info about Kunming flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$394
Best Round-Trip Price	$633
Fastest flight time	24h 49m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Kunming from United States in the last 5 days is $394 (Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui).

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The best round-trip flight price to Kunming from United States in the last 5 days is $633 (Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui).

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The fastest flight to Kunming from United States takes 24h 49m (San Francisco to Kunming Changshui).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Kunming, with a 13% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Kunming

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Prices for flights to Kunming Changshui Airport refresh daily.

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

As of July 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights to Kunming Changshui Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Kunming Changshui Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Kunming Changshui Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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