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$421+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KMG
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
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 December 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:35 pmORD - KMG
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/308:05 amKMG - ORD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,592
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:30 pmORD - KMG
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/318:05 amKMG - ORD
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,994
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:55 pmORD - KMG
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/314:15 pmKMG - ORD
2 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$2,046
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:08 pmMDW - KMG
2 stops38h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/3111:30 pmKMG - MDW
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$2,076
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:59 pmMDW - KMG
2 stops38h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3111:55 pmKMG - MDW
2 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$3,437

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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,040
(Air China)

One-way from

$421
(Kiwi.com)
From Chicago (CHI) to Kunming Changshui
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ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/22

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 4/6

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 2/25

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/8

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/22

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/2

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,205

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

10:51 am-1:00 am

2 stops48h 09m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-6:51 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$1,244

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/15

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,255

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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 0 airlines. 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 21h 20m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,205. Chicago and Kunming are separated by a distance of 7745 mi.

  • 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?

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  • 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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