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$1,082+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kunming (KMG)

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NYC — KMG
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,082
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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,520
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Cheapest flights from New York to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:20 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/68:15 amKMG - JFK
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,082
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/304:25 pmJFK - KMG
1 stop37h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 5/67:20 amKMG - JFK
2 stops28h 09mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$1,382
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/119:50 pmEWR - KMG
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/186:20 pmKMG - EWR
3 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,385
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/78:55 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops65h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 6/293:00 amKMG - JFK
2 stops44h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,566
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/304:35 pmLGA - KMG
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/68:30 pmKMG - LGA
3 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,661
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:00 amEWR - KMG
2 stops41h 35mAir China
Sun 5/187:00 amKMG - EWR
2 stops34h 01mAir China
Deal found 3/27$1,676
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/102:05 amJFK - KMG
1 stop35h 45mAir China
Sun 5/1811:30 amKMG - JFK
1 stop23h 35mAir China
Deal found 3/27$1,976
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/81:10 amJFK - KMG
1 stop20h 25mChina Southern
Sun 8/315:40 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops25h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$2,567
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/18:25 amEWR - KMG
2 stops25h 45mKorean Air
Wed 7/3011:30 pmKMG - EWR
2 stops26h 17mKorean Air
Deal found 3/27$2,599
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/81:55 pmJFK - KMG
1 stop41h 10mXiamenAir
Sun 8/3112:10 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop35h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/27$2,691
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/19:59 amLGA - KMG
2 stops24h 11mKorean Air
Wed 7/3011:30 pmKMG - LGA
2 stops25h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 3/27$2,850
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/293:30 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops46h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1211:30 amKMG - EWR
2 stops30h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,985

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Kunming that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kunming that are best for you.

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New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

6:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/6

8:15 am-3:55 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,082

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

4:25 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop37h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/6

7:20 am-11:29 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,382

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Sun 5/11

9:50 pm-6:50 pm

3 stops33h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/18

6:20 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops40h 29m

$1,385

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/7

8:55 pm-2:00 am

2 stops65h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 6/29

3:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

$1,566

New YorkKunming

LGA - KMG

LGAKMG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/30

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops33h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/6

8:30 pm-7:39 pm

3 stops35h 09m

$1,661

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops41h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-5:01 am

2 stops34h 01m

$1,676

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

2:05 am-1:50 am

1 stop35h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/18

11:30 am-11:05 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,976

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/8

1:10 am-9:35 am

1 stop20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/31

5:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 20m

$2,567

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Tue 7/1

8:25 am-10:10 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 7/30

11:30 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$2,599

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/8

1:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop41h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/31

12:10 pm-11:55 am

1 stop35h 45m

$2,691

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Kunming in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kunming flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Kunming flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kunming flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Kunming flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Kunming

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kunming from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Kunming

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Kunming. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Kunming in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and China Southern from New York to Kunming by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
136 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Kunming. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kunming Changshui from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Kunming airport from New York. It is only a 14.8 mi journey from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Kunming’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kunming round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,382, China Eastern will fly you from New York to Kunming and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,566 and $1,676, respectively. China Eastern is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kunming?

    The most popular route from New York to Kunming is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Newark - Kunming Changshui or New York LaGuardia - Kunming Changshui.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Kunming?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 3 airlines flying from New York to Kunming

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$965Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$1,021Average$2,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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