What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Kunming Changshui?

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Kunming Changshui

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Prices for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport is 1 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kunming Changshui Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:25 pm - 10:45 pm

ORD

KMG

21h 20m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:40 am

KMG

ORD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,206Korean Air

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, May 3

12:25 pm - 10:45 pm

ORD

KMG

21h 20m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:40 am

KMG

ORD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,256Korean Air

Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, May 1

12:25 pm - 10:45 pm

ORD

KMG

21h 20m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:40 am

KMG

ORD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,406Korean Air

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Apr 29

10:50 am - 3:10 pm

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KMG

39h 20m

2 stops

7:55 pm - 7:26 am

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ORD

48h 31m

2 stops

$1,492Air China

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Apr 27

8:45 pm - 7:00 am

ORD

KMG

21h 15m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 6:46 am

KMG

ORD

46h 16m

2 stops

$1,495Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, May 3

8:45 pm - 7:00 am

ORD

KMG

21h 15m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 6:46 am

KMG

ORD

46h 16m

2 stops

$1,499Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, May 3

12:54 pm - 11:40 am

ORD

KMG

33h 46m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 7:26 am

KMG

ORD

46h 06m

2 stops

$1,506Air China

Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Apr 30

8:50 am - 6:05 pm

ORD

KMG

44h 15m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 7:26 am

KMG

ORD

46h 06m

2 stops

$1,533Air China

Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Apr 30

8:50 am - 11:40 am

ORD

KMG

36h 50m

2 stops

7:55 pm - 11:43 pm

KMG

ORD

40h 48m

2 stops

$1,552Air China

Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Apr 27

7:00 am - 10:15 am

ORD

KMG

38h 15m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 7:26 am

KMG

ORD

46h 06m

2 stops

$1,556Air China

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Apr 30

Korean Air flights from Chicago to Kunming

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Korean Air

Mar 8

ORD12:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui

May 3

KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,206

Korean Air

Mar 8

ORD12:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui

May 1

KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,256

Korean Air

Mar 8

ORD12:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui

Apr 29

KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,406

Air China flights from Chicago to Kunming

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Air China

Mar 12

ORD10:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 20m

2 stops

KMG3:10 pmKunming Changshui

Apr 27

KMG7:55 pmKunming Changshui

48h 31m

2 stops

ORD7:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,492

Air China

Mar 9

ORD12:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 46m

2 stops

KMG11:40 amKunming Changshui

Apr 30

KMG10:20 pmKunming Changshui

46h 06m

2 stops

ORD7:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,506

Air China

Mar 10

ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

44h 15m

2 stops

KMG6:05 pmKunming Changshui

Apr 30

KMG10:20 pmKunming Changshui

46h 06m

2 stops

ORD7:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,533

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ChicagoKunming

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ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

12:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/3

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,206

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

12:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 5/1

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,256

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

12:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/29

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,406

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

10:50 am-3:10 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 4/27

7:55 pm-7:26 am

2 stops48h 31m

$1,492

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:45 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/3

9:30 pm-6:46 am

2 stops46h 16m

$1,495

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:45 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/3

9:30 pm-6:46 am

2 stops46h 16m

$1,499

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

12:54 pm-11:40 am

2 stops33h 46m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-7:26 am

2 stops46h 06m

$1,506

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-7:26 am

2 stops46h 06m

$1,533

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

8:50 am-11:40 am

2 stops36h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 4/27

7:55 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops40h 48m

$1,552

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops38h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-7:26 am

2 stops46h 06m

$1,556

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kunming takes 21h 20m

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How far is Chicago to Kunming Changshui by plane?
The straight-line distance from Chicago to Kunming Changshui is 7761.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport is 1 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Kunming Changshui Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kunming Changshui Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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