$1,090+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kunming (KMG)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KMG
Sep 12 — Sep 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to KunmingExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/2510:26 am -
3 stops47h 09m
Fri 10/28:55 am -
3 stops39h 56m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,090
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2712:10 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Sun 10/411:30 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Korean Air logo]()
$1,147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/2711:15 am -
3 stops36h 55m
Sun 10/48:55 am -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,204
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/112:10 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Mon 10/511:30 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Korean Air logo]()
$1,207
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/278:50 am -
2 stops36h 30m
Sun 10/410:20 pm -
2 stops50h 26m
Deal found 8/13![Air China logo]()
$1,275
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/87:00 am -
2 stops37h 15m
Thu 11/126:30 am -
2 stops37h 38m
Deal found 8/12![Air China logo]()
$1,322
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:29 am -
2 stops23h 41m
Sun 10/411:30 pm -
2 stops26h 09m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,015
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/19:29 am -
2 stops23h 41m
Mon 10/511:30 pm -
2 stops26h 17m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,571
Best flights from Chicago to KunmingDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/112:10 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Mon 10/511:30 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Korean Air logo]()
$1,207
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 9/141:58 pm -
2 stops32h 37m
Wed 9/2312:50 pm -
2 stops32h 58m
Deal found 8/9![Air China logo]()
$1,372
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/246:06 pm -
2 stops28h 29m
Thu 10/112:50 pm -
2 stops34h 08m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,407
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/278:55 am -
2 stops24h 15m
Sun 10/411:30 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,414
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Wed 11/47:35 am -
2 stops38h 05m
Sun 11/810:10 pm -
2 stops45h 10m
Deal found 8/8![Air China logo]()
$1,434
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/259:15 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Fri 10/211:30 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,526
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/13:40 pm -
2 stops32h 30m
Mon 10/512:10 pm -
3 stops33h 50m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,548
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 12/2411:15 am -
1 stop21h 30m
Mon 12/2811:55 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 8/11![Korean Air logo]()
$2,007
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2611:15 am -
1 stop21h 30m
Sun 1/311:55 pm -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 8/13![Korean Air logo]()
$2,107
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2611:15 am -
1 stop21h 30m
Fri 1/111:55 pm -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 8/13![Korean Air logo]()
$2,157
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:29 am -
2 stops23h 41m
Sun 10/411:30 pm -
2 stops26h 09m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,424
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/19:29 am -
2 stops23h 41m
Mon 10/511:30 pm -
2 stops26h 17m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,571
Last-minute flights from Chicago to KunmingDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kunming. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kunming. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 9/141:58 pm -
2 stops32h 37m
Wed 9/2312:50 pm -
2 stops32h 58m
Deal found 8/9![Air China logo]()
$1,372
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/2510:26 am -
3 stops47h 09m
Fri 10/28:55 am -
3 stops39h 56m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,090
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/259:40 pm -
2 stops39h 10m
Fri 10/27:00 am -
2 stops29h 32m
Deal found 8/11![Air China logo]()
$1,401
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2712:10 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Sun 10/411:30 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Korean Air logo]()
$1,147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/2711:15 am -
3 stops36h 55m
Sun 10/48:55 am -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,204
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/278:50 am -
2 stops36h 30m
Sun 10/410:20 pm -
2 stops50h 26m
Deal found 8/13![Air China logo]()
$1,275
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:29 am -
2 stops23h 41m
Sun 10/411:30 pm -
2 stops26h 09m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,015
Find flight deals from Chicago to Kunming
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 August 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,090 (Trip.com) |
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ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 10/1
12:10 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop21h 00m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 10/5
11:30 pm-9:30 am
1 stop23h 00m
$1,207
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/14
1:58 pm-11:35 am
2 stops32h 37m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 9/23
12:50 pm-8:48 am
2 stops32h 58m
$1,372
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/24
6:06 pm-11:35 am
2 stops28h 29m
Kunming Changshui
Thu 10/1
12:50 pm-9:58 am
2 stops34h 08m
$1,407
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/27
8:55 am-10:10 pm
2 stops24h 15m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/4
11:30 pm-9:30 am
1 stop23h 00m
$1,414
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/4
7:35 am-11:40 am
2 stops38h 05m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 11/8
10:10 pm-5:20 am
2 stops45h 10m
$1,434
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 9/25
9:15 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops35h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Fri 10/2
11:30 pm-9:30 am
1 stop23h 00m
$1,526
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 10/1
3:40 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops32h 30m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 10/5
12:10 pm-9:00 am
3 stops33h 50m
$1,548
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/24
11:15 am-10:45 pm
1 stop21h 30m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 12/28
11:55 pm-8:30 am
1 stop22h 35m
$2,007
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/26
11:15 am-10:45 pm
1 stop21h 30m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 1/3
11:55 pm-8:40 am
1 stop22h 45m
$2,107
ChicagoKunming
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/26
11:15 am-10:45 pm
1 stop21h 30m
Kunming Changshui
Fri 1/1
11:55 pm-8:40 am
1 stop22h 45m
$2,157
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- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-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 Chicago-Kunming flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 August 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air from Chicago to Kunming have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,Jul 2026
LAX - BKK
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,Jul 2026
LAX - BKK
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,171 | Average$1,262 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |