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 4 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 1,218 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 8.0/10 in 38 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Kunming?

On average, it takes 32h 25m 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 Miami and into Kunming Changshui, then the flight time is around 27h 45m.

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11:30 am - 5:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

37h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang

7:45 pm - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

29h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$705China Eastern

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 15

11:30 am - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

39h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 am - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

38h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$705China Eastern

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 15

11:30 am - 5:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

37h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang

6:10 pm - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

30h 55m2 stops Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$729Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 15

10:55 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

20h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

3:55 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

19h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$751XiamenAir

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

10:55 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

20h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

3:55 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

19h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$752XiamenAir

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Mar 9

11:30 am - 7:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

39h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Ji'an Ji An/Jing Gang Shan

6:10 pm - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

30h 55m2 stops Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$764Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Mar 10

9:30 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

7:20 am - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

51h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$832Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

9:30 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

5:55 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

41h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$840Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

10:00 pm - 9:45 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

19h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

2:35 pm - 6:30 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

19h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$866China Southern

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

10:00 pm - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

2:35 pm - 6:30 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

19h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$933China Southern

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

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Return

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 3/3

11:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/15

7:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop29h 20m

$705

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 3/3

11:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/15

10:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop38h 35m

$705

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 3/3

11:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/15

6:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 55m

$729

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 11/26

10:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

3:55 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$751

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/19

10:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 3/9

3:55 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$752

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/20

11:30 am-7:20 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/10

6:10 pm-9:05 am

2 stops30h 55m

$764

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

9:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 11/19

7:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$832

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

9:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 11/19

5:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$840

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

10:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/18

2:35 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$866

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 11/20

10:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 11/27

2:35 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$933

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

If you’re not able to fly to Kunming in January, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from United States to Kunming during September average around $1,405.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	November	31% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Kunming costs on average just $684 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	July	29% more expensive	It costs about $1,283 for flights to Kunming from Los Angeles in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	July	481% 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	$388
Best Round-Trip Price	$747
Fastest flight time	25h 51m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Kunming from United States in the last 5 days is $388 (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 $747 (Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui).

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The fastest flight to Kunming from United States takes 25h 51m (Portland to Kunming Changshui).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Kunming, with a 26% 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 October 2026, there are 9 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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