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$515+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kunming (KMG)

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NYC — KMG
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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Cheap 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,012
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$515
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,564
From New York (NYC) to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from New York to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 9/189:30 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops39h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 10/1310:05 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops44h 16mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/29$1,012
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 9/182:10 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops33h 25mAir China
Sun 10/1210:20 pmKMG - EWR
2 stops52h 05mAir China
Deal found 6/29$1,081
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:05 amJFK - KMG
1 stop31h 00mAir China
Mon 12/11:15 pmKMG - JFK
1 stop22h 40mAir China
Deal found 6/28$1,136
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 8/122:58 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/283:00 amKMG - EWR
3 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,245
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 9/189:30 pmJFK - KMG
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/123:20 pmKMG - JFK
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,288
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/228:55 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops41h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/23:00 amKMG - JFK
2 stops44h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/27$1,311
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Sat 8/236:35 amLGA - KMG
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/35:40 pmKMG - LGA
3 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$1,391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:00 amLGA - KMG
2 stops30h 35mDelta
Mon 10/137:10 amKMG - LGA
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/29$1,688
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:00 amEWR - KMG
2 stops30h 35mDelta
Mon 10/137:10 amKMG - EWR
2 stops27h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/29$1,688
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 11/272:00 pmEWR - KMG
2 stops66h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/66:30 amKMG - EWR
2 stops29h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,697
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 9/179:35 amEWR - KMG
1 stop28h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/123:00 amKMG - EWR
1 stop39h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,803
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/108:10 amEWR - KMG
2 stops26h 00mKorean Air
Mon 9/111:30 pmKMG - EWR
2 stops27h 29mKorean Air
Deal found 6/30$1,887

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kunming that are best for you.

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New York

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Kunming

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

9:30 pm-12:35 am

2 stops39h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/13

10:05 pm-6:21 am

2 stops44h 16m

$1,012

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Thu 9/18

2:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops33h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/12

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops52h 05m

$1,081

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/20

1:05 am-9:05 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 12/1

1:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,136

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Tue 8/12

2:58 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 42m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 8/28

3:00 am-2:00 pm

3 stops47h 00m

$1,245

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

9:30 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops55h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/12

3:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,288

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/22

8:55 pm-2:00 am

2 stops41h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 9/2

3:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

$1,311

New YorkKunming

LGA - KMG

LGAKMG

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/23

6:35 am-10:40 am

3 stops40h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/3

5:40 pm-2:18 pm

3 stops32h 38m

$1,391

New YorkKunming

LGA - KMG

LGAKMG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/13

7:10 am-11:43 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,688

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/13

7:10 am-11:03 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$1,688

NewarkKunming

EWR - KMG

EWRKMG

Newark

Thu 11/27

2:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops66h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 12/6

6:30 am-10:51 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,697

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Kunming in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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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 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,012, China Eastern will fly you from New York to Kunming and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,081 and $1,311, respectively. China Eastern is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Kunming one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $580. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Kunming for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Kunming is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Newark - Kunming Changshui or New York LaGuardia - Kunming Changshui.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New York to Kunming

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$965Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,720Average$2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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