How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Kunming?

A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Kunming can take about 37h 50m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,404. Washington, D.C. and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8006 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kunming round-trip?

Air China, at $1,074, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Kunming.. Air China is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Kunming?

The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kunming is Baltimore/Washington - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kunming Changshui or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Kunming Changshui.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Washington, D.C.?

Located just 14.8 mi from the city center, Kunming Changshui is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kunming from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Kunming Changshui (KMG) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 1 airline.

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Tue 12/309:40 amDCA - KMG

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/69:20 pmKMG - DCA

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$2,356

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Mon 2/237:01 pmBWI - KMG

2 stops38h 44mKorean Air

Fri 2/2711:55 pmKMG - BWI

2 stops29h 16mKorean Air

Deal found 11/13

$1,271

Fri 2/2710:10 pmIAD - KMG

2 stops37h 50mAir China

Tue 3/37:20 pmKMG - IAD

2 stops37h 07mAir China

Deal found 11/14

$1,404

Tue 12/309:40 amDCA - KMG

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/69:20 pmKMG - DCA

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$2,356

Thu 1/226:00 amDCA - KMG

2 stops27h 45mKorean Air

Mon 1/2611:55 pmKMG - DCA

2 stops25h 45mKorean Air

Deal found 11/15

$2,421

Thu 2/267:59 amDCA - KMG

2 stops25h 46mKorean Air

Mon 3/211:55 pmKMG - DCA

2 stops34h 41mKorean Air

Deal found 11/13

$2,421

Thu 1/227:00 amDCA - KMG

2 stops49h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/266:30 amKMG - DCA

3 stops41h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$7,310

Thu 2/265:50 pmDCA - KMG

2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/26:30 amKMG - DCA

3 stops42h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$7,529

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Tue 12/309:40 amDCA - KMG

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/69:20 pmKMG - DCA

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$2,356

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BWI - KMG

BWIKMG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

7:01 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops38h 44m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/27

11:55 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops29h 16m

$1,271

Washington, D.C.Kunming

IAD - KMG

IADKMG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/27

10:10 pm-1:00 am

2 stops37h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 3/3

7:20 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops37h 07m

$1,404

Washington, D.C.Kunming

DCA - KMG

DCAKMG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/30

9:40 am-10:15 am

3 stops35h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 1/6

9:20 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops35h 25m

$2,356

Washington, D.C.Kunming

DCA - KMG

DCAKMG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$2,421

Washington, D.C.Kunming

DCA - KMG

DCAKMG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/26

7:59 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/2

11:55 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$2,421

Washington, D.C.Kunming

DCA - KMG

DCAKMG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops49h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-11:29 am

3 stops41h 59m

$7,310

Washington, D.C.Kunming

DCA - KMG

DCAKMG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/26

5:50 pm-1:00 am

2 stops42h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-11:35 am

3 stops42h 05m

$7,529

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Kunming flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kunming in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

See what other customers who have flown with Air China from Washington, D.C. to Kunming have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air China

7.2

Good

123 reviews

Reviews

1 / 4

8.0

Excellent

jin oh,Nov 2025

HGH - HKG

Kind attention. Food was ok and the entertainment not remarkable

Air China

7.2

Good

123 reviews

Air China

7.2

Good

123 reviews

Reviews

1 / 4

8.0

Excellent

jin oh,Nov 2025

HGH - HKG

Kind attention. Food was ok and the entertainment not remarkable

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Washington, D.C.?
Located just 14.8 mi from the city center, Kunming Changshui is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kunming from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Kunming Changshui (KMG) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Kunming?
A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Kunming can take about 37h 50m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,404. Washington, D.C. and Kunming are separated by a distance of 8006 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kunming round-trip?
Air China, at $1,074, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Kunming.. Air China is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Kunming?
The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kunming is Baltimore/Washington - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kunming Changshui or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Kunming Changshui.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kunming that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kunming?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kunming.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Kunming?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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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