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 $644 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Los Angeles 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 15m to fly from United States to Kunming if you fly out of Los Angeles 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 20h 20m.

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9:30 pm - 10:25 pm

LAX

KMG

32h 55m

2 stops

7:45 am - 7:30 pm

KMG

LAX

27h 45m

1 stop

$634Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1

9:30 pm - 10:25 pm

LAX

KMG

32h 55m

2 stops

7:45 am - 7:30 pm

KMG

LAX

27h 45m

1 stop

$640Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 1

12:35 am - 9:25 am

SFO

KMG

41h 50m

2 stops

10:30 am - 8:40 pm

KMG

SFO

25h 10m

2 stops

$797China Southern

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31

12:35 am - 10:40 am

SFO

KMG

19h 05m

1 stop

10:30 am - 8:40 pm

KMG

SFO

25h 10m

2 stops

$798China Southern

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 10

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

SFO

KMG

34h 15m

1 stop

7:00 am - 10:30 am

KMG

SFO

18h 30m

1 stop

$836Air China

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 21

1:00 pm - 10:20 am

SFO

KMG

30h 20m

1 stop

11:20 am - 10:30 am

KMG

SFO

38h 10m

1 stop

$839Air China

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 27

7:21 am - 10:45 pm

SJC

KMG

23h 24m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 9:47 pm

KMG

SJC

37h 52m

2 stops

$1,022Korean Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

7:00 am - 1:15 am

SJC

KMG

26h 15m

2 stops

8:30 pm - 2:32 pm

KMG

SJC

34h 02m

2 stops

$1,094China Eastern

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

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

7:00 am - 11:00 pm

SJC

KMG

25h 00m

2 stops

6:10 pm - 2:14 pm

KMG

SJC

35h 04m

3 stops

$1,261China Eastern

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

9:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 12/1

7:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$634

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

9:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 12/1

7:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$640

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

12:35 am-9:25 am

2 stops41h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 8/31

10:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$797

Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

12:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

10:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$798

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/21

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$836

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/27

11:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop38h 10m

$839

San JoseKunming

SJC - KMG

SJCKMG

San Jose

Thu 11/5

7:21 am-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/9

11:55 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops37h 52m

$1,022

San JoseKunming

SJC - KMG

SJCKMG

San Jose

Thu 11/5

7:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops26h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/9

8:30 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$1,094

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

San JoseKunming

SJC - KMG

SJCKMG

San Jose

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/28

6:10 pm-2:14 pm

3 stops35h 04m

$1,261

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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	466% 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	$338
Best Round-Trip Price	$634
Fastest flight time	19h 45m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Kunming from United States in the last 5 days is $338 (Los Angeles 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 $634 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui).

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The fastest flight to Kunming from United States takes 19h 45m (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 11 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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