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$983+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kunming (KMG)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KMG
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Kunming (KMG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

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From Chicago (CHI) to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/94:45 pmORD - KMG
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/168:25 pmKMG - ORD
3 stops39h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$983
This Ucuzabilet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ucuzabilet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/73:55 pmORD - KMG
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Fri 3/144:10 pmKMG - ORD
2 stops26h 01mAir China
Deal found 1/22$1,378
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/912:25 pmORD - KMG
1 stop21h 20mKorean Air
Sun 3/1611:55 pmKMG - ORD
1 stop22h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 1/23$1,496
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:05 pmMDW - KMG
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1411:55 pmKMG - MDW
2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$5,445

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ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

4:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/16

8:25 pm-11:06 pm

3 stops39h 41m

$983

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

3:55 pm-10:30 am

2 stops28h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 3/14

4:10 pm-5:11 am

2 stops26h 01m

$1,378

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

12:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/16

11:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,496

ChicagoKunming

MDW - KMG

MDWKMG

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/7

5:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 3/14

11:55 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$5,445

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Deals found on 1/23

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Kunming

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Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kunming. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kunming. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,038 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,038 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,038 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Kunming Changshui (KMG) if they book a flight to Kunming from Chicago. On average, Kunming Changshui has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Kunming Changshui is conveniently located just 14.8 mi from Kunming’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Kunming?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Kunming.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Kunming?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kunming by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Kunming

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Kunming. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,176Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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