$597+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KMG
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2026.
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:10 pm
ORD
- KMG
1 stop21h 00m
Korean Air
Mon 9/2111:30 pm
KMG
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,206
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:00 am
ORD
- KMG
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/152:25 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 am
ORD
- KMG
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1411:35 am
KMG
- ORD
2 stops31h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$1,401
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/1812:30 pm
ORD
- KMG
1 stop20h 40m
Korean Air
Sun 9/1311:30 pm
KMG
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/11![Korean Air logo]()
$1,406
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:00 am
ORD
- KMG
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1411:35 am
KMG
- ORD
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:20 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops39h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 9/1311:35 am
KMG
- ORD
2 stops54h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$1,420
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/174:00 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1310:20 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,434
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 9/171:03 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops40h 47m
Air China
Mon 9/217:55 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops40h 45m
Air China
Deal found 6/12![Air China logo]()
$1,488
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:40 am
ORD
- KMG
2 stops28h 10m
Air China
Sun 9/1310:20 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops51h 55m
Air China
Deal found 6/11![Air China logo]()
$1,581
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 8/1612:30 pm
ORD
- KMG
1 stop20h 40m
Korean Air
Mon 9/1411:30 pm
KMG
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/11![Korean Air logo]()
$1,606
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:00 am
ORD
- KMG
2 stops43h 15m
Air China
Thu 9/1712:50 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops37h 25m
Air China
Deal found 6/11![Air China logo]()
$1,611
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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2026.
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 9/1712:10 pm
ORD
- KMG
1 stop21h 00m
Korean Air
Mon 9/2111:30 pm
KMG
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/13![Korean Air logo]()
$1,206
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/171:03 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops40h 47m
Air China
Mon 9/217:55 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops40h 45m
Air China
Deal found 6/13![Air China logo]()
$1,488
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:48 am
ORD
- KMG
2 stops24h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1411:30 pm
KMG
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,810
Last-minute flights from Chicago to KunmingDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kunming. Data last updated June 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kunming. Data last updated June 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/254:00 pm
ORD
- KMG
1 stop38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/18:40 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,240
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/256:09 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops27h 31m
China Southern
Sat 8/12:25 pm
KMG
- ORD
2 stops27h 44m
China Southern
Deal found 6/9![China Southern logo]()
$2,440
One-way flights from Chicago to KunmingSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Kunming. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 14, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Kunming. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 14, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:30 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$597
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/145:30 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$626
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/169:13 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops38h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$662
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:07 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops36h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$705
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:13 pm
ORD
- KMG
2 stops36h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$737
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/55:30 pm
ORD
- KMG
3 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$803
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/1812:30 pm
ORD
- KMG
1 stop20h 40m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/11![Korean Air logo]()
$827
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/289:17 am
MDW
- KMG
2 stops23h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,742
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 June 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,206 (Korean Air) |
One-way from | $597 (Kiwi.com) |
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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 June 14, 2026.
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ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/17
12:10 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop21h 00m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 9/21
11:30 pm-9:30 am
1 stop23h 00m
$1,206
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/17
1:03 pm-6:50 pm
2 stops40h 47m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 9/21
7:55 pm-11:40 pm
2 stops40h 45m
$1,488
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/18
8:48 am-10:10 pm
2 stops24h 22m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 9/14
11:30 pm-9:30 am
1 stop23h 00m
$1,810
Cheapest one-way
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
9:13 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops36h 47m
$737
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/16
10:25 pm-3:45 pm
3 stops28h 20m
$758
Quickest one-way
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/18
12:30 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop20h 40m
$827
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/16
12:30 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop20h 40m
$1,217
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 8/15
12:30 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop20h 40m
$1,282
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 7/5
4:00 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop42h 50m
$1,322
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 6/28
12:30 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop20h 40m
$1,477
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kunming flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Kunming flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- 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 June 14, 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.
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Food
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Food
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,171 | Average$1,262 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |