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$1,124+ 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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KMG
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kunming

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kunming
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 January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:45 am
ORD
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KMG
2 stops37h 30m
Air China
Sat 3/2110:10 pm
KMG
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ORD
2 stops39h 48m
Air China
Deal found 1/28$1,124
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/117:45 am
ORD
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KMG
2 stops28h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 3/1511:20 am
KMG
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ORD
2 stops46h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,494
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/118:45 pm
ORD
-
KMG
2 stops48h 00m
Emirates
Sun 3/1510:55 am
KMG
-
ORD
2 stops41h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 1/26$1,734
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/143:35 pm
ORD
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KMG
1 stop43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/214:05 pm
KMG
-
ORD
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,838
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1110:40 am
ORD
-
KMG
3 stops39h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 3/157:10 am
KMG
-
ORD
2 stops27h 39m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/26$2,224
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/111:57 pm
ORD
-
KMG
2 stops43h 48m
Korean Air
Sun 3/1511:55 pm
KMG
-
ORD
1 stop22h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/28$3,876

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 29, 2026.
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ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

7:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops37h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 3/21

10:10 pm-12:58 am

2 stops39h 48m

$1,124

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

7:45 am-1:00 am

2 stops28h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/15

11:20 am-8:23 pm

2 stops46h 03m

$1,494

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops48h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/15

10:55 am-3:45 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,734

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

8:45 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 3/21

1:30 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$1,988

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

10:40 am-3:05 pm

3 stops39h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/15

7:10 am-9:49 pm

2 stops27h 39m

$2,224

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

1:57 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops43h 48m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/15

11:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$3,876

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Deals found on 1/28

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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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Kunming Changshui (KMG) if they book a flight to Kunming from Chicago. On average, Kunming Changshui has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Kunming Changshui is conveniently located just 14.8 mi from Kunming’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Kunming?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Kunming can take about 28h 15m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,494. Chicago and Kunming are separated by a distance of 7745 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 airline flying from Chicago to Kunming

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago 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 29, 2026.
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Korean AirCheapest$1,110Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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