What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Kunming one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $408. However, be on the lookout for offers from XiamenAir and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Kunming for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Kunming?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Kunming flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Irvine to Kunming?

The most popular airlines flying from Irvine to Kunming are Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Southern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Irvine to Kunming?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 24% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Irvine to Kunming 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $881, or $881 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Irvine to Kunming?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kunming from Irvine. Users have commonly found prices around $1,339 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $705. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to KMG?

When flying from Irvine to Kunming, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Kunming. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kunming Changshui from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Kunming airport from Irvine. It is only a 14.8 mi journey from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Kunming’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Kunming?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

lun. 12/3010:00 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop31h 05mAir China

mar. 1/211:15 pmKMG - LAX

1 stop20h 45mAir China

Deal found 12/17

$1,256

lun. 12/3011:30 amLAX - KMG

2 stops37h 30mChina Eastern

mar. 1/214:20 pmKMG - LAX

2 stops32h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/17

$1,540

vie. 12/209:30 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

mar. 1/73:20 pmKMG - LAX

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,615

lun. 12/306:40 pmLAX - KMG

3 stops28h 20mChina Southern

mar. 1/211:15 pmKMG - LAX

2 stops44h 08mChina Southern

Deal found 12/17

$2,882

vie. 12/209:30 pmLAX - KMG

3 stops45h 05mSichuan Airlines

mar. 1/71:15 pmKMG - LAX

2 stops21h 45mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,582

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dom. 4/1311:15 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops31h 55mSichuan Airlines

vie. 4/257:45 amKMG - LAX

1 stop28h 30mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$780

mié. 4/212:30 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern

dom. 4/207:15 pmKMG - LAX

1 stop29h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/18

$955

mié. 4/1612:30 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

dom. 4/277:45 amKMG - LAX

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,031

mar. 1/2110:45 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop28h 10mXiamenAir

dom. 2/912:50 pmKMG - LAX

1 stop22h 10mXiamenAir

Deal found 12/18

$1,065

mar. 4/1510:05 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop21h 10mAir China

lun. 4/2810:10 pmKMG - LAX

2 stops35h 50mAir China

Deal found 12/17

$1,109

mié. 1/1510:00 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop21h 55mChina Southern

vie. 1/311:15 pmKMG - LAX

1 stop20h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 12/16

$1,140

lun. 4/1411:50 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop31h 20mKorean Air

lun. 4/2811:30 pmKMG - LAX

2 stops29h 47mKorean Air

Deal found 12/17

$2,019

mié. 4/167:55 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops38h 55mAir Canada

vie. 4/2511:30 amKMG - LAX

2 stops22h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17

$2,251

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lun. 12/3010:00 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop31h 05mAir China

mar. 1/211:15 pmKMG - LAX

1 stop20h 45mAir China

Deal found 12/17

$1,256

mié. 1/1510:00 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop21h 55mChina Southern

vie. 1/311:15 pmKMG - LAX

1 stop20h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 12/16

$1,140

mié. 1/1511:30 amLAX - KMG

1 stop21h 10mChina Eastern

vie. 1/317:30 pmKMG - LAX

2 stops29h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/16

$1,145

mar. 1/219:30 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops33h 00mSichuan Airlines

dom. 2/911:50 amKMG - LAX

1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$783

mar. 1/2110:45 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop28h 10mXiamenAir

dom. 2/912:50 pmKMG - LAX

1 stop22h 10mXiamenAir

Deal found 12/18

$1,065

mar. 1/219:30 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

dom. 2/912:15 pmKMG - LAX

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,172

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dom. 1/129:30 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops43h 25mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$408

lun. 1/139:35 amLAX - KMG

3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$419

dom. 2/1610:45 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop20h 10mXiamenAir

Deal found 12/17

$447

lun. 1/1310:00 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop25h 05mAir China

Deal found 12/18

$597

sáb. 2/1511:30 amLAX - KMG

1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/18

$620

mié. 2/1212:10 pmLAX - KMG

2 stops44h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17

$656

mié. 12/2510:40 pmLAX - KMG

1 stop32h 05mKorean Air

Deal found 12/17

$945

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Price

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

dom. 4/13

11:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 4/25

7:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$780

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mié. 4/2

12:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 4/20

7:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop29h 50m

$955

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mié. 4/16

12:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 4/27

7:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,031

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 1/21

10:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 2/9

12:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,065

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 4/15

10:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 4/28

10:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,109

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mié. 1/15

10:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 1/31

1:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,140

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 4/14

11:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 4/28

11:30 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$2,019

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mié. 4/16

7:55 pm-1:50 am

2 stops38h 55m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 4/25

11:30 am-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$2,251

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

dom. 1/12

9:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops43h 25m

$408

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 1/13

9:35 am-11:00 pm

3 stops45h 25m

$419

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The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Kunming may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Rainfall in Kunming 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

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

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,018 reviews

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

8.4

Very good

1,018 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,018 reviews

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.

China Southern

7.3

Good

96 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,018 reviews

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.

Air Canada

7.0

Good

8,382 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,018 reviews

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.

China Eastern

7.0

Good

159 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,018 reviews

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Irvine?
Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Kunming. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kunming Changshui from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Kunming airport from Irvine. It is only a 14.8 mi journey from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Kunming’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Kunming one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $408. However, be on the lookout for offers from XiamenAir and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Kunming for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Kunming that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Kunming?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Kunming.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Kunming?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 5 airlines flying from Irvine to Kunming

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$675	Average$1,463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Air China	Cheapest$876	Average$1,366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
XiamenAir	Cheapest$891	Average$1,373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%
China Eastern	Cheapest$967	Average$1,293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
China Southern	Cheapest$1,224	Average$1,901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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