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$524+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kunming (KMG)

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NYC — KMG
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,010
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$531
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,721
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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 January 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/17:20 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops41h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 4/92:30 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops43h 17mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/21$1,010
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 1/282:45 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops30h 45mAir China
Mon 2/177:55 pmKMG - EWR
2 stops46h 34mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,016
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/2012:01 amEWR - KMG
2 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/276:25 pmKMG - EWR
3 stops36h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,080
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/2411:20 amJFK - KMG
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/2312:30 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,122
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/58:15 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops65h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 3/93:00 amKMG - JFK
2 stops45h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,236
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/261:05 amJFK - KMG
1 stop44h 25mAir China
Sat 3/810:10 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop37h 35mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,399
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:50 amJFK - KMG
1 stop33h 55mKorean Air
Mon 11/1711:55 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop32h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$1,525
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/109:35 amEWR - KMG
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/43:00 amKMG - EWR
1 stop39h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,675
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 1/276:30 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops41h 30mAir Canada
Fri 2/146:30 amKMG - EWR
2 stops47h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,869
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/281:10 amJFK - KMG
2 stops53h 20mChina Southern
Sun 4/611:55 amKMG - JFK
2 stops30h 31mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$1,890
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/274:00 pmLGA - KMG
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/87:30 amKMG - LGA
2 stops36h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,899
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:20 pmJFK - KMG
3 stops47h 15mEmirates
Mon 3/1011:50 amKMG - JFK
3 stops43h 05mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$1,909

Find flights from New York to Kunming within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/1

7:20 pm-12:55 am

2 stops41h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/9

2:30 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops43h 17m

$1,010

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Tue 4/1

3:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 4/8

2:45 pm-7:21 am

2 stops28h 36m

$1,053

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Thu 2/20

12:01 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 14m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/27

6:25 pm-6:03 pm

3 stops36h 38m

$1,080

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/24

11:20 am-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/23

12:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,122

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/5

8:15 pm-3:00 am

2 stops65h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/9

3:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$1,236

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/26

1:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop44h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 3/8

10:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$1,399

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Mon 2/10

9:35 am-2:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/4

3:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop39h 00m

$1,675

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/28

1:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops53h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 4/6

11:55 am-6:26 am

2 stops30h 31m

$1,890

New YorkKunming

LGA - KMG

LGAKMG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/27

4:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops30h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 3/8

7:30 am-7:04 am

2 stops36h 34m

$1,899

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/5

10:20 pm-10:35 am

3 stops47h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/10

11:50 am-8:50 am

2 stops57h 00m

$1,909

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Kunming

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Kunming including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, Air China and Singapore Airlines 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
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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 France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

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 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 2 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 $1,010, 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 Air China and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,053 and $1,236, respectively. China Eastern is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $604. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Singapore Airlines, 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 2 airlines flying from New York to Kunming

Discover the top 2 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,010Average$1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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