Kunming

$626+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kunming (KMG)

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NYC — KMG
Jan 13 — Jan 201
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kunming

Best flights from New York to Kunming
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/16:00 amEWR - KMG
2 stops44h 10mAir China
Sun 2/1510:10 pmKMG - EWR
2 stops45h 50mAir China
Deal found 12/14$1,038
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/18:01 amJFK - KMG
2 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/154:05 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,112
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.
Sun 2/112:00 pmJFK - KMG
1 stop21h 45mKorean Air
Sun 2/1511:55 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop32h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 12/14$1,205
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/17:45 pmJFK - KMG
3 stops56h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 2/157:10 amKMG - JFK
2 stops27h 44mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/14$1,384
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1312:55 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops41h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 2/228:10 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop27h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/14$1,586
This Singapore Airlines 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/19:35 amEWR - KMG
1 stop51h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 2/143:00 amKMG - EWR
1 stop39h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,974
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/135:25 pmJFK - KMG
3 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/207:10 amKMG - JFK
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,366
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/121:05 amJFK - KMG
1 stop34h 55mAir China
Tue 1/203:45 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop43h 25mAir China
Deal found 12/14$1,394
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/137:45 pmJFK - KMG
3 stops54h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 1/206:10 pmKMG - JFK
3 stops39h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/14$1,445
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/411:45 pmEWR - KMG
3 stops45h 00mEmirates
Sun 1/1110:55 amKMG - EWR
3 stops47h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/13$3,136
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Fri 2/134:55 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:10 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,518
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 3/142:05 amJFK - KMG
1 stop31h 00mAir China
Thu 3/195:45 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops65h 25mAir China
Deal found 12/12$1,751
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 1/411:40 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/119:05 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops59h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,631
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 3/156:00 amEWR - KMG
2 stops31h 00mAir China
Thu 3/194:15 pmKMG - EWR
2 stops35h 39mAir China
Deal found 12/12$1,951
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.
Sun 2/18:00 amLGA - KMG
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1511:55 pmKMG - LGA
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,819
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/132:45 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops34h 45mAir China
Sun 2/227:20 pmKMG - EWR
2 stops47h 10mAir China
Deal found 12/14$1,967
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1212:01 amEWR - KMG
1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:20 amKMG - EWR
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,957
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/46:25 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:30 amKMG - EWR
2 stops47h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$2,378
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/286:00 amEWR - KMG
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/411:20 amKMG - EWR
2 stops44h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$8,561
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 2/135:00 pmLGA - KMG
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/2211:55 pmKMG - LGA
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$2,669
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2811:45 pmEWR - KMG
3 stops45h 50mEmirates
Wed 2/411:50 amKMG - EWR
3 stops46h 20mEmirates
Deal found 12/14$5,926
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/110:01 amEWR - KMG
2 stops36h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/158:20 amKMG - EWR
3 stops45h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$4,000
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 1/48:00 amLGA - KMG
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1111:55 pmKMG - LGA
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$4,280

Find flight deals from New York to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,038
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$626
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,092
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Kunming Changshui flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Kunming Changshui flights.
From New York (NYC) to Kunming Changshui
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Kunming Changshui
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kunming that are best for you.

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NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/15

10:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops45h 50m

$1,038

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

8:01 am-10:35 am

2 stops37h 34m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/15

4:05 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$1,112

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

12:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/15

11:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,205

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

5:25 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops54h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 1/20

7:10 am-9:00 am

2 stops38h 50m

$1,366

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

7:45 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops56h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/15

7:10 am-9:54 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,384

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

1:05 am-1:00 am

1 stop34h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 1/20

3:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop43h 25m

$1,394

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

7:45 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops54h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 1/20

6:10 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops39h 20m

$1,445

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

4:55 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/22

8:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop27h 45m

$1,518

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

12:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/22

8:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop27h 45m

$1,586

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/4

11:40 pm-12:40 am

2 stops36h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 1/11

9:05 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops59h 15m

$1,631

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Kunming

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Kunming in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kunming flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Kunming flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kunming flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 New York-Kunming flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Kunming

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kunming from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Kunming

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Kunming?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kunming (average of $1,027). Flying from New York to Kunming in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,905). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to KMG?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Kunming. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Kunming in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Kunming?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Kunming?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Kunming chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Kunming on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Kunming?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Incheon (ICN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,062.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Kunming?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Kunming, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Kunming?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Kunming, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Incheon (ICN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 58m.

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 December 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, and Air China from New York to Kunming. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from New York?

    Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Kunming. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kunming Changshui from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Kunming airport from New York. It is only a 14.8 mi journey from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Kunming’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Kunming?

    Airlines like Air China, Korean Air, and China Eastern fly from New York to Kunming in about 21h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34h 35m. The distance between New York and Kunming is about 7884 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kunming round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,145, Air China will fly you from New York to Kunming and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Singapore Airlines for as low as $1,720. Air China is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kunming?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Kunming?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Kunming?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kunming (average of $1,027). Flying from New York to Kunming in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,905). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New York to Kunming

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,145Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,720Average$2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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