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, Korean Air, Air China 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 7 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 19h 05m.

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9:30 pm - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

32h 55m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

12:00 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

23h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$538Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

9:30 pm - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

43h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

3:10 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

19h 50m1 stop Chengdu

$561Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

8:55 pm - 3:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

26h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

11:35 am - 6:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

22h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

$779Air China

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

10:00 pm - 10:35 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

20h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:55 am - 6:30 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

23h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$783China Southern

Mon, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 12

10:00 pm - 7:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

29h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

1:05 pm - 6:30 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

21h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$783China Southern

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

8:55 pm - 3:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

26h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

11:35 am - 6:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

22h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

$800Air China

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

11:55 pm - 2:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

23h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

3:55 pm - 8:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

19h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$804XiamenAir

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

10:45 pm - 4:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

26h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

5:50 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

17h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$804XiamenAir

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10

12:30 pm - 1:15 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

6:55 am - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$807China Eastern

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

12:30 pm - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

4:05 pm - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

33h 00m2 stops Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

$810China Eastern

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

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1:05 pm - 10:10 pmHNL Honolulu-KMG Kunming Changshui

15h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:30 pm - 12:25 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-HNL Honolulu

30h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,007Korean Air

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

1:05 pm - 10:10 pmHNL Honolulu-KMG Kunming Changshui

15h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:30 pm - 12:25 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-HNL Honolulu

30h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,107Korean Air

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

11:50 pm - 6:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

51h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Shanghai Pu Dong

10:35 pm - 8:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

36h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,878China Southern

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 30

11:50 pm - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:35 pm - 8:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

36h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,934China Southern

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 30

1:10 pm - 10:45 amHNL Honolulu-KMG Kunming Changshui

27h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

3:55 pm - 11:40 amKMG Kunming Changshui-HNL Honolulu

37h 45m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$1,969XiamenAir

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

11:50 pm - 3:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

48h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

8:50 pm - 8:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

38h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,978China Southern

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 30

9:40 pm - 1:50 amHNL Honolulu-KMG Kunming Changshui

58h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

7:55 pm - 11:51 amKMG Kunming Changshui-HNL Honolulu

57h 56m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$2,109Air China

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

12:10 pm - 4:10 pmHNL Honolulu-KMG Kunming Changshui

34h 00m3 stops San Francisco Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

5:15 pm - 9:58 amKMG Kunming Changshui-HNL Honolulu

34h 43m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles

$2,441Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

9:30 pm - 2:50 pmHNL Honolulu-KMG Kunming Changshui

47h 20m3 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou

6:55 am - 4:43 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-HNL Honolulu

27h 48m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$2,608China Eastern

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

9:30 pm - 2:50 pmHNL Honolulu-KMG Kunming Changshui

47h 20m3 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou

6:10 pm - 4:43 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-HNL Honolulu

40h 33m3 stops Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$2,703China Eastern

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

9:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/17

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$538

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/22

9:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops43h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 11/27

3:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$561

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

8:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/17

11:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$779

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 11/30

10:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 12/12

10:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$783

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

10:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/16

1:05 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$783

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

8:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/17

11:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$800

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

11:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 9/13

3:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$804

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

10:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/10

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$804

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

12:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop21h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$807

Los AngelesKunming

LAX Los Angeles - KMG Kunming Changshui

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

12:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

4:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops33h 00m

$810

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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.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	March	36% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Kunming costs on average just $618 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	July	33% 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	540% 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	$376
Best Round-Trip Price	$538
Fastest flight time	25h 10m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Kunming from United States in the last 5 days is $376 (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 $538 (Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui).

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The fastest flight to Kunming from United States takes 25h 10m (Ontario to Kunming Changshui).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Kunming, with a 27% 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 August 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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