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$738+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — KMG
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Wed 6/10
Wed 6/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kunming

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 May 11, 2026.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:50 am
JFK
-
KMG
1 stop33h 20m
Korean Air
Mon 11/3011:55 pm
KMG
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/9$1,206
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Mon 6/227:00 pm
JFK
-
KMG
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/2910:55 am
KMG
-
JFK
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,220
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/227:00 pm
JFK
-
KMG
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/256:05 pm
KMG
-
JFK
2 stops56h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,264
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/48:59 pm
JFK
-
KMG
2 stops37h 11m
Korean Air
Mon 11/3011:55 pm
KMG
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/9$1,273
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 10/171:45 am
JFK
-
KMG
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/26:30 pm
KMG
-
JFK
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,304
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:25 pm
JFK
-
KMG
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/307:25 pm
KMG
-
JFK
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,315
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 11/79:20 pm
JFK
-
KMG
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/227:25 pm
KMG
-
JFK
2 stops38h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,345
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:25 pm
JFK
-
KMG
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/94:05 pm
KMG
-
JFK
3 stops42h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,365
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/310:00 pm
JFK
-
KMG
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/183:20 pm
KMG
-
JFK
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,373
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 10/1712:25 am
EWR
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KMG
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/26:30 pm
KMG
-
EWR
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,474
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 6/201:00 am
EWR
-
KMG
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/288:05 am
KMG
-
EWR
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,549
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/211:00 am
EWR
-
KMG
3 stops69h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/253:55 pm
KMG
-
EWR
3 stops66h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,551

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 May 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,206
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$738
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,309
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Kunming Changshui flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($264 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kunming that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

8:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 11m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/30

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,273

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

4:25 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/9

2:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops45h 25m

$1,392

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/13

1:20 am-8:20 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 7/5

2:25 pm-8:50 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,399

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

12:50 am-10:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/21

11:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$1,406

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

12:50 am-10:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/14

11:30 pm-9:55 am

2 stops46h 25m

$1,417

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/15

10:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops47h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 7/22

7:30 am-8:50 am

2 stops37h 20m

$1,466

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

4:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/16

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,466

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/1

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops55h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 9/1

6:10 pm-12:56 am

3 stops42h 46m

$1,513

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

12:50 am-10:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/14

11:30 pm-9:55 am

2 stops46h 25m

$1,617

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/28

12:50 am-10:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/14

11:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$1,656

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $699). Flying from New York to Kunming in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,615). 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’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 May 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,China Eastern, andAir 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Air China
7.3
Good
149 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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 1 airline has 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 Korean Air and China Eastern fly from New York to Kunming in about 30h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 01m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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. Air China is priced at 22% 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?

    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.

  • 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 $699). Flying from New York to Kunming in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,615). 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 airline flying from New York to Kunming

Discover the top airline 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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,145Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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