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$572+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kunming (KMG)

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NYC — KMG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kunming

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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,289
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$572
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,398
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/11:00 amEWR - KMG
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/911:30 amKMG - EWR
3 stops47h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/1611:20 amJFK - KMG
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/224:35 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,379
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:55 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops41h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/23:00 amKMG - JFK
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,570
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 8/1910:00 amLGA - KMG
2 stops24h 10mKorean Air
Wed 9/311:30 pmKMG - LGA
2 stops27h 21mKorean Air
Deal found 4/16$1,636
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 8/197:55 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops51h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 9/210:05 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops38h 49mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/16$1,731
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/189:00 pmLGA - KMG
2 stops37h 35mDelta
Wed 9/39:30 amKMG - LGA
2 stops26h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,901
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/22:15 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops33h 20mAir China
Mon 6/97:00 amKMG - EWR
2 stops43h 34mAir China
Deal found 4/17$1,926
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 8/1812:50 amJFK - KMG
1 stop33h 20mKorean Air
Wed 9/311:30 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops35h 04mKorean Air
Deal found 4/16$1,980
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/187:25 amJFK - KMG
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Wed 9/311:50 amKMG - JFK
2 stops24h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/16$2,046
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 8/182:05 amJFK - KMG
1 stop30h 50mAir China
Tue 9/210:20 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop36h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/16$2,142
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Sun 8/315:40 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops25h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 4/17$2,454
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/221:55 pmJFK - KMG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 8/318:10 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop27h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/16$3,003

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kunming that are best for you.

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NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Sun 6/1

1:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/9

11:30 am-10:49 pm

3 stops47h 19m

$1,289

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

8:30 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/9

11:30 am-10:00 pm

3 stops46h 30m

$1,420

New YorkKunming

LGA - KMG

LGAKMG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/19

10:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/3

11:30 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$1,636

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/1

2:05 am-6:40 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/9

7:00 am-11:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,742

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

4:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop20h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/9

11:40 am-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$1,896

New YorkKunming

LGA - KMG

LGAKMG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/18

9:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/3

9:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$1,901

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Mon 6/2

2:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/9

7:00 am-2:34 pm

2 stops43h 34m

$1,926

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/9

8:55 pm-2:00 am

2 stops65h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 8/30

3:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

$2,068

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/8

1:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/31

5:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 20m

$2,454

New YorkKunming

LGA - KMG

LGAKMG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/1

11:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$3,050

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern and China Eastern 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
143 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 $1,742, Air China will fly you from New York to Kunming and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,896 and $2,133, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Kunming one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,539. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Kunming for a low price.

  • 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$965Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$1,021Average$2,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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