Which airlines fly to Kunming?

When flying to Kunming from United States, momondo travelers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Air China, China Eastern, China Southern or Korean Air. 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 6 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 $432 (last 72 hours, from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, to Kunming). Korean Air has a score of 8.4 from 1,202 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 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 7.9/10 in 33 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 23h 05m.

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10:00 pm - 6:40 pm

LAX

KMG

29h 40m

1 stop

11:25 am - 7:00 pm

KMG

LAX

22h 35m

1 stop

$708Air China

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21

11:15 pm - 11:25 pm

LAX

KMG

33h 10m

1 stop

10:55 pm - 8:30 pm

KMG

LAX

36h 35m

1 stop

$744Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 23

12:30 pm - 12:50 am

LAX

KMG

21h 20m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:05 am

KMG

LAX

18h 15m

1 stop

$794China Eastern

Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 25

12:30 pm - 10:45 pm

LAX

KMG

19h 15m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:05 am

KMG

LAX

18h 15m

1 stop

$812China Eastern

Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 25

11:25 pm - 2:15 pm

LAX

KMG

23h 50m

1 stop

7:45 pm - 7:00 pm

KMG

LAX

38h 15m

1 stop

$840Air China

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

6:00 am - 11:20 pm

LAX

KMG

26h 20m

3 stops

6:50 am - 10:05 am

KMG

LAX

18h 15m

1 stop

$887Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 25

7:25 am - 11:20 pm

SEA

KMG

24h 55m

3 stops

7:30 am - 2:42 pm

KMG

SEA

22h 12m

2 stops

$909Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23

8:55 pm - 2:00 am

JFK

KMG

41h 05m

2 stops

3:00 am - 11:10 am

KMG

JFK

44h 10m

2 stops

$1,053Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 19

11:35 am - 10:10 pm

ATL

KMG

22h 35m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:35 am

KMG

ATL

22h 05m

1 stop

$1,119Korean Air

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Sep 20

12:50 am - 10:10 pm

JFK

KMG

33h 20m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:00 pm

KMG

JFK

33h 30m

1 stop

$1,119Korean Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

10:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 4/21

11:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$708

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

11:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 4/23

10:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$744

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

12:30 pm-12:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 4/25

6:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

$794

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

12:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 4/25

6:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

$812

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

11:25 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 4/27

7:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$840

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-11:20 pm

3 stops26h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 4/25

6:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

$887

SeattleKunming

SEA - KMG

SEAKMG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/9

7:25 am-11:20 pm

3 stops24h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 4/23

7:30 am-2:42 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$909

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

8:55 pm-2:00 am

2 stops41h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/19

3:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

$1,053

AtlantaKunming

ATL - KMG

ATLKMG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 8/20

11:35 am-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 9/20

11:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop22h 05m

$1,119

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

12:50 am-10:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 9/20

11:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,119

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

If you’re not able to fly to Kunming in October, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from United States to Kunming during December average around $1,070.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	November	29% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Kunming costs on average just $698 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	May	38% more expensive	It costs about $1,343 for flights to Kunming from Los Angeles in May
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO KUNMING FROM LOS ANGELES	July	366% 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	$384
Best Round-Trip Price	$708
Fastest flight time	22h 35m
Popular in	May

The best one-way flight price to Kunming from United States in the last 72 hours is $384 (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 72 hours is $708 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui).

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The fastest flight to Kunming from United States takes 22h 35m (Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl to Kunming Changshui).

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May has the highest demand for flights to Kunming, with a 16% 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 March 2026, there are 15 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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