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$306+ Cheap flights from the United States to Kunming (KMG)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
Jan 19 — Jan 261
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Sun 1/26
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$678
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$306
(Gurufare)
From USA to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from USA to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2310:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Fri 4/47:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/14$555
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/3011:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop19h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 5/318:15 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop38h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/12$765
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/79:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/309:25 amKMG - LAX
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$808
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 4/110:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Tue 6/32:45 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mAir China
Deal found 1/12$830
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 3/3112:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop20h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 6/112:05 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$838
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 3/157:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/14$891
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/2710:00 amSEA - KMG
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/61:05 pmKMG - SEA
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$908
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 2/1110:40 amSEA - KMG
1 stop41h 00mHainan Airlines
Mon 2/172:30 pmKMG - SEA
1 stop34h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/13$952
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Mon 3/316:55 amDEN - KMG
2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 5/297:20 amKMG - DEN
2 stops24h 51mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/13$953
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 4/27:10 amSEA - KMG
2 stops35h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 4/137:15 pmKMG - SEA
2 stops53h 43mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$988
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/158:45 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/2310:05 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,043
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 9/19:30 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/303:20 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,154

Find flights from USA to Kunming within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 14, 2025.

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

10:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 4/4

7:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$555

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/30

11:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 5/31

8:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$765

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

9:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/30

9:25 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 40m

$808

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 6/3

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$830

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

12:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 6/1

12:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops37h 00m

$838

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

12:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 3/15

7:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 30m

$891

SeattleKunming

SEA - KMG

SEAKMG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/27

10:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops33h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 3/6

1:05 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$908

SeattleKunming

SEA - KMG

SEAKMG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/11

10:40 am-7:40 pm

1 stop41h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 2/17

2:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop34h 10m

$952

DenverKunming

DEN - KMG

DENKMG

Denver Intl

Mon 3/31

6:55 am-12:55 am

2 stops28h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/29

7:20 am-6:11 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$953

SeattleKunming

SEA - KMG

SEAKMG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/2

7:10 am-10:00 am

2 stops35h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 4/13

7:15 pm-9:58 am

2 stops53h 43m

$988

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Travel insights for flights from USA 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 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from USA to Kunming, such as XiamenAir, Air China and China Eastern. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

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
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

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.

Hainan Airlines
7.6
Good
35 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

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.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

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 USA 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 United States?

    If you book a flight to Kunming from United States, you will be flying to Kunming Changshui, which is the city’s only airport. Kunming Changshui (KMG) is located 14.8 mi from the center of Kunming.

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

    $306 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Eastern, with prices starting from $446 and $503, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Kunming?

    The most popular route from USA to Kunming is Los Angeles - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Kunming Changshui or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kunming Changshui.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 8 airlines flying from USA to Kunming

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$791Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$911Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,120Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
China SouthernCheapest$1,224Average$1,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Korean AirCheapest$1,480Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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