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Flights from Chicago to Kunming

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kunming for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $765 or round trip flights from $1,868.

      • ORD 3:50 PM
        28h 35m
        3 stops
        KMG 9:25 AM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | Air Canada
        KMG 5:15 PM
        25h 25m
        2 stops
        ORD 5:40 AM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | China Southern Airlines
        $1,868 $5,426
        66% off
        66% off
        $5,426 $1,868
      • ORD 6:35 PM
        39h 25m
        2 stops
        KMG 11:00 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 6:55 AM
        29h 23m
        2 stops
        ORD 11:18 PM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        $1,946 $5,426
        64% off
        64% off
        $5,426 $1,946
      • ORD 8:40 AM
        40h 35m
        2 stops
        KMG 2:15 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | Air China
        KMG 12:50 PM
        30h 42m
        2 stops
        ORD 6:32 AM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | Air China
        $2,223 $5,426
        59% off
        59% off
        $5,426 $2,223
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        37h 30m
        2 stops
        KMG 1:55 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | Turkish Airlines
        KMG 1:15 PM
        33h 25m
        2 stops
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | China Southern Airlines
        $2,239
        59% off
        $5,426 $2,239
      • ORD 7:00 AM
        46h 35m
        2 stops
        KMG 6:35 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | American Airlines
        KMG 7:40 PM
        39h 52m
        2 stops
        ORD 10:32 PM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | Air China
        $2,267
        57% off
        $5,426 $2,267
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        29h 40m
        2 stops
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | Qatar Airways
        KMG 7:15 PM
        32h 50m
        2 stops
        ORD 3:05 PM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | China Southern Airlines
        $2,389
        56% off
        $5,426 $2,389
      • ORD 12:30 AM
        30h 20m
        2 stops
        KMG 7:50 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | EVA Air
        KMG 10:50 AM
        47h 20m
        2 stops
        ORD 9:10 PM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | Hainan Airlines
        $2,436
        55% off
        $5,426 $2,436
      • ORD 6:00 PM
        26h 25m
        2 stops
        KMG 9:25 AM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | China Southern Airlines
        KMG 10:30 AM
        40h 16m
        2 stops
        ORD 1:46 PM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | China Southern Airlines
        $2,473
        54% off
        $5,426 $2,473
      • ORD 6:04 AM
        40h 6m
        2 stops
        KMG 11:10 AM
        Chicago - Kunming | Wed, Jul 29 | Japan Airlines
        KMG 10:20 PM
        46h 25m
        2 stops
        ORD 7:45 AM
        Kunming - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | Air China
        $4,178
        23% off
        $5,426 $4,178
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
        KMG 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Kunming - Chicago | Sat, Jul 25 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 12:10 PM
        21h
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Fri, Sep 11 | Korean Air
        $765 $1,151
        34% off
        34% off
        $1,151 $765
      • ORD 12:10 PM
        21h
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Sun, Sep 6 | Korean Air
        $773 $1,151
        33% off
        33% off
        $1,151 $773
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Fri, Aug 28 | Korean Air
        $780 $1,151
        32% off
        32% off
        $1,151 $780
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Sun, Aug 30 | Korean Air
        $780
        32% off
        $1,151 $780
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Fri, Aug 21 | Korean Air
        $781
        32% off
        $1,151 $781
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Fri, Sep 4 | Korean Air
        $784
        32% off
        $1,151 $784
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Tue, Aug 25 | Korean Air
        $784
        32% off
        $1,151 $784
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Sun, Aug 23 | Korean Air
        $793
        31% off
        $1,151 $793
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Thu, Sep 3 | Korean Air
        $827
        28% off
        $1,151 $827
      • ORD 12:30 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Tue, Aug 18 | Korean Air
        $886
        23% off
        $1,151 $886
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Kunming | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Kunming

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Kunming, including Air China, Korean Air has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Chicago to Kunming

The distance between Chicago and Kunming is approximately 12,487.86 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price $765
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $1,868
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 12,487.86 km
Popular airline Air China
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kunming (CHI-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Korean Air offers one-way fares as low as $765 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to KMG on Fri, Sep 11), while Air Canada offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,868 departing on Wed, Jul 29 and returning on Wed, Aug 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Kunming with the following airlines, including: Japan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Kunming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 11, with one-way flights priced at just $765.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Korean Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kunming travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Kunming is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Kunming on July 26, 2026 with Korean Air, with prices starting at $1,055.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with O'Hare International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (ORD-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and Chicago is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.