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 8 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.

Singapore Airlines Flights to Kunming

Singapore Airlines flight deals to Kunming start from $1,720 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Over any normal week, Singapore Airlines flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Singapore Changi is the most popular Singapore Airlines departure point to Kunming so generally has the most availability. Singapore Airlines is scored a 8.2/10 in 1,480 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Kunming?

On average, it takes 19h 30m 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 18h 30m.

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11:55 pm - 6:50 pm

LAX

KMG

27h 55m

1 stop

12:10 pm - 8:00 pm

KMG

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

$720XiamenAir

Sun, May 3 - Tue, Jun 2

12:40 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

KMG

18h 30m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 10:40 am

KMG

SFO

26h 10m

1 stop

$736Korean Air

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, May 6

11:55 pm - 6:50 pm

LAX

KMG

27h 55m

1 stop

12:10 pm - 8:00 pm

KMG

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

$755XiamenAir

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

12:30 pm - 12:30 pm

LAX

KMG

33h 00m

2 stops

6:50 am - 10:05 am

KMG

LAX

18h 15m

1 stop

$767China Eastern

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5

12:30 pm - 2:10 pm

LAX

KMG

34h 40m

1 stop

6:50 am - 10:05 am

KMG

LAX

18h 15m

1 stop

$782China Eastern

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5

12:35 am - 9:40 am

SFO

KMG

18h 05m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 8:40 pm

KMG

SFO

20h 40m

2 stops

$827China Southern

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Oct 29

8:51 am - 1:50 am

ORD

KMG

27h 59m

2 stops

7:00 am - 8:22 pm

KMG

ORD

26h 22m

2 stops

$1,049Air China

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 19

8:55 pm - 2:00 am

JFK

KMG

65h 05m

2 stops

3:00 am - 11:10 am

KMG

JFK

68h 10m

2 stops

$1,144Singapore Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 3

4:00 pm - 11:35 am

ORD

KMG

30h 35m

2 stops

3:30 pm - 5:04 am

KMG

ORD

26h 34m

2 stops

$1,158Air China

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

5:23 pm - 10:40 am

DFW

KMG

28h 17m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 6:35 am

KMG

DFW

29h 10m

3 stops

$1,699China Southern

Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 11

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Return

Price

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 6/2

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$720

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

12:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 5/6

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$736

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/5

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$755

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

12:30 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/5

6:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

$767

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/5

6:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

$782

Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

12:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop18h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 10/29

3:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$827

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

8:51 am-1:50 am

2 stops27h 59m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 9/19

7:00 am-8:22 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$1,049

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

8:55 pm-2:00 am

2 stops65h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/3

3:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops68h 10m

$1,144

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

4:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/7

3:30 pm-5:04 am

2 stops26h 34m

$1,158

DallasKunming

DFW - KMG

DFWKMG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/21

5:23 pm-10:40 am

2 stops28h 17m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 5/11

2:25 pm-6:35 am

3 stops29h 10m

$1,699

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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.

Cheapest flights to Kunming Changshui

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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	383% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Kunming from Los Angeles in July than any other month

Cheap Kunming flight deals and tips

Summary info about Kunming flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$384
Best Round-Trip Price	$720
Fastest flight time	18h 30m
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 $720 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui).

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The fastest flight to Kunming from United States takes 18h 30m (San Francisco 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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