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

A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Kunming can take about 23h 15m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,538. 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..

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - 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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Mon 12/112:55 pmDCA - KMG

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$1,504

Fri 2/2710:00 pmIAD - KMG

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Thu 2/266:00 amDCA - KMG

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Sun 2/225:30 pmBWI - KMG

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Thu 2/267:10 amKMG - BWI

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Mon 12/1

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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1:00 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops43h 27m

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DCA - KMG

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/2

11:55 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops34h 18m

$2,421

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BWI - KMG

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Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/22

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/26

7:10 am-10:59 pm

2 stops28h 49m

$5,479

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/26

12:47 pm-1:00 am

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6:30 am-4:43 pm

2 stops47h 13m

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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

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2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

LAX - PEK

Very bad experience for check in. Not good for boarding too.

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114 reviews

Air China

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Good

114 reviews

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1 / 3

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

LAX - PEK

Very bad experience for check in. Not good for boarding too.

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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 23h 15m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,538. 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..
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Kunming?
The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kunming is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kunming Changshui. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - 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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