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$408+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$727
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$408
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,564
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Cheapest flights from USA to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 11/219:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Fri 11/2811:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/15$675
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 10/64:25 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops32h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/15$695
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 50mAir China
Tue 10/710:20 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop27h 10mAir China
Deal found 6/14$744
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Thu 12/2510:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop28h 10mXiamenAir
Tue 12/3012:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/15$753
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:25 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop30h 30mAir China
Mon 9/810:20 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops35h 40mAir China
Deal found 6/15$769
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop26h 00mChina Southern
Mon 10/611:55 amKMG - SFO
2 stops23h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/14$792
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 9/1112:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 10/56:10 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/14$871
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/912:50 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop18h 20mKorean Air
Sun 10/1911:30 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop26h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 6/14$885
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2211:30 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$948
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Wed 10/155:15 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 55mKorean Air
Mon 10/2711:55 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops35h 22mKorean Air
Deal found 6/14$977
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 9/235:00 pmJFK - KMG
2 stops53h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 10/147:10 amKMG - JFK
2 stops28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/15$1,000
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/1311:30 amLAX - KMG
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/73:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,017

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Kunming that are best for you.

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 11/21

9:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 11/28

11:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$675

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

12:30 pm-12:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/6

4:25 pm-10:05 am

2 stops32h 40m

$695

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/7

10:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 10m

$744

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

11:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/8

10:20 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$769

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

12:35 am-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/6

11:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$792

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

12:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/5

6:10 pm-9:05 am

2 stops29h 55m

$871

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/19

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$885

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

12:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/22

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$948

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

5:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops35h 22m

$977

New YorkKunming

JFK - KMG

JFKKMG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

5:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops53h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/14

7:10 am-11:40 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,000

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The best insider tips for theUnited States to Kunming flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Kunming trip
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Air China

Air China offers award space for Star Alliance partners, ideal for mileage redemption.


Air China provides free onboard meals on all flights over two hours.

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China Eastern

China Eastern's staggered mini-suites offer privacy with individual doors on select aircraft.


China Eastern offers a 144-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai for eligible travelers.

Read more about China Easternby John Walton
China Southern

China Southern's business class is often cheaper than other airlines for US-China routes.


China Southern offers free Wi-Fi on many routes, improving service quality.

Read more about China Southernby Daniel Scheffler
Korean Air

Korean Air's economy class meals feature traditional Korean dishes like bibimbap.


Korean Air allows 2 carry-ons in First or Prestige class, each up to ~39 pounds.

Read more about Korean Airby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia Denisyuk

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Kunming

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 June 16, 2025.

When flying from USA to Kunming, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from USA to Kunming, such as Korean Air, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. 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
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,090 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,308 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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 Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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 USA 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 United States?

    If you book a flight to Kunming from United States, 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.

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

    $408 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Air China, with prices starting from $440 and $464, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Kunming?

    The most popular route from USA 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 USA to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Kunming?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 7 airlines flying from USA to Kunming

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$555Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$692Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$765Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$914Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$940Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,720Average$2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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