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.
$353+ Cheap flights from the United States to Kunming (KMG)
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LAX — KMG
Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $686 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $353 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $1,564 |
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This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Sat 10/2512:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 25mAir China
Deal found 6/28![Air China logo]()
$686
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1711:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop27h 55mXiamenAir
Sun 9/73:45 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/27![XiamenAir logo]()
$723
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2311:50 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Wed 8/2710:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 6/28![China Southern logo]()
$754
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop19h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 10/267:35 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/29![China Eastern logo]()
$790
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:50 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop31h 20mKorean Air
Mon 10/2711:55 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 6/28![Korean Air logo]()
$908
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.
Sat 9/612:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2612:15 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$975
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![China Eastern logo]()
$1,012
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1711:40 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 9/63:00 amKMG - LAX
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/27![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,014
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2711:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sun 8/37:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/27![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$1,054
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.
Mon 8/252:35 pmORD - KMG
2 stops32h 00mAir China
Mon 9/157:00 amKMG - ORD
2 stops36h 10mAir China
Deal found 6/29![Air China logo]()
$1,061
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![Air China logo]()
$1,081
This oojo 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 oojo 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 6/28![Korean Air logo]()
$1,113
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Kunming that are best for you.
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USA
Fly to
Kunming
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Tue 10/14
10:00 pm-10:15 am
1 stop21h 15m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 10/25
12:50 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop23h 25m
$686
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Sun 8/17
11:55 pm-6:50 pm
1 stop27h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 9/7
3:45 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop19h 15m
$723
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Wed 7/23
11:50 pm-10:40 am
1 stop19h 50m
Kunming Changshui
Wed 8/27
10:45 am-7:40 pm
1 stop23h 55m
$754
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Sat 9/6
12:30 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop19h 05m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/26
7:35 am-10:05 am
1 stop17h 30m
$790
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Wed 10/15
11:50 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop31h 20m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 10/27
11:55 pm-2:40 pm
1 stop29h 45m
$908
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Sat 9/6
12:30 pm-4:55 pm
2 stops37h 25m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/26
12:15 pm-10:05 am
2 stops36h 50m
$975
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
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Sun 8/17
11:40 pm-2:00 am
1 stop35h 20m
Kunming Changshui
Sat 9/6
3:00 am-9:50 pm
1 stop33h 50m
$1,014
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Sun 7/27
11:15 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop32h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 8/3
7:45 am-8:45 pm
1 stop28h 00m
$1,054
ChicagoKunming
ORD - KMG
ORDKMG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/25
2:35 pm-11:35 am
2 stops32h 00m
Kunming Changshui
Mon 9/15
7:00 am-6:10 am
2 stops36h 10m
$1,061
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Airlines
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Air China
![China Eastern]()
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.
![China Southern]()
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.
![Korean Air]()
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.
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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Kunming, such as Korean Air, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMyung Suk,May 2025
ICN - LAX
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMyung Suk,May 2025
ICN - LAX
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMyung Suk,May 2025
ICN - LAX
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMyung Suk,May 2025
ICN - LAX
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMyung Suk,May 2025
ICN - LAX
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMyung Suk,May 2025
ICN - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$553 | Average$749 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$692 | Average$1,240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$765 | Average$925 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time49% | |
| Cheapest$847 | Average$1,306 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$921 | Average$1,391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$940 | Average$1,850 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,720 | Average$2,032 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |