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$1,171+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — KMG
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kunming

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Round-trip from

$1,171
(Korean Air)
From Illinois to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:10 pmORD - KMG
1 stop21h 00mKorean Air
Wed 10/1511:30 pmKMG - ORD
1 stop23h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 8/12$1,171
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:50 amORD - KMG
2 stops37h 45mAir China
Wed 10/157:55 pmKMG - ORD
2 stops46h 11mAir China
Deal found 8/12$1,222
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/207:05 amORD - KMG
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/313:45 pmKMG - ORD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,271
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:00 pmORD - KMG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/81:15 pmKMG - ORD
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,284
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.
Sun 10/1212:10 pmORD - KMG
1 stop21h 00mKorean Air
Sun 2/811:55 pmKMG - ORD
1 stop22h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 8/11$1,628
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.
Tue 8/266:00 amMDW - KMG
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/2911:30 pmKMG - MDW
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$7,599

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ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/15

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,171

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

8:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops37h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/15

7:55 pm-5:06 am

2 stops46h 11m

$1,222

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

4:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/8

1:15 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,284

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/8

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,628

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

6:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 8/29

10:45 pm-5:12 am

2 stops43h 27m

$1,656

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

12:30 am-7:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/15

7:10 am-8:45 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$2,381

ChicagoKunming

MDW - KMG

MDWKMG

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 8/29

11:30 pm-12:28 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$7,599

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Deals found on 8/12

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

    If you book a flight to Kunming from Illinois, 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.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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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