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Cheap flights from Chicago to Kunming from $494

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Air China Logo
9:01 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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KMG
36h 39m2 stops
Air China Logo
11:20 am - 6:21 am
KMG
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ORD
33h 01m2 stops
$1,032Air China
Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 20
Air China Logo
4:10 pm - 11:40 am
ORD
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KMG
29h 30m2 stops
Air China Logo
4:15 pm - 5:01 am
KMG
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ORD
26h 46m2 stops
$1,078Air China
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 20
Air China Logo
9:01 am - 1:00 am
ORD
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KMG
49h 59m2 stops
Air China Logo
6:30 am - 6:41 pm
KMG
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ORD
26h 11m2 stops
$1,143Air China
Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 21
Air China Logo
9:01 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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KMG
36h 39m2 stops
Air China Logo
6:30 am - 6:41 pm
KMG
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ORD
26h 11m2 stops
$1,150Air China
Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 12:30 pm
ORD
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KMG
33h 20m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 11:27 am
KMG
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ORD
34h 27m3 stops
$1,258Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 21
Air China Logo
2:10 pm - 11:35 am
ORD
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KMG
32h 25m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:55 pm - 5:05 am
KMG
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ORD
46h 10m2 stops
$1,264Air China
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 12:30 pm
ORD
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KMG
33h 20m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:27 am
KMG
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ORD
33h 22m3 stops
$1,270Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 4:45 pm
ORD
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KMG
35h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 11:27 am
KMG
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ORD
34h 27m3 stops
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 21
Korean Air Logo
11:25 am - 10:45 pm
ORD
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KMG
21h 20m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:55 pm - 8:40 am
KMG
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ORD
22h 45m1 stop
$1,455Korean Air
Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:45 pm
ORD
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KMG
35h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 8:40 am
KMG
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ORD
22h 45m1 stop
$1,509Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 20

Air China flights from Chicago to Kunming

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Kunming flight tickets
Air China
Jan 29
ORD9:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 39m
2 stops
KMG11:40 amKunming Changshui
Feb 20
KMG11:20 amKunming Changshui
33h 01m
2 stops
ORD6:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,032
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Air China
Jan 30
ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
KMG11:40 amKunming Changshui
Feb 20
KMG4:15 pmKunming Changshui
26h 46m
2 stops
ORD5:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,078
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Air China
Jan 29
ORD9:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
49h 59m
2 stops
KMG1:00 amKunming Changshui
Feb 21
KMG6:30 amKunming Changshui
26h 11m
2 stops
ORD6:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,143
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Korean Air flights from Chicago to Kunming

Our best Korean Air deals on Chicago to Kunming flight tickets
Korean Air
Jan 29
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui
Feb 20
KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui
22h 45m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,455
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Korean Air
Jan 28
ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
46h 10m
2 stops
KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui
Feb 1
KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui
22h 45m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,823
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Korean Air
May 1
ORD1:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 35m
2 stops
KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui
May 31
KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui
23h 10m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$2,073
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kunming that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 5, 2025.
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ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

9:01 am-11:40 am

2 stops36h 39m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/20

11:20 am-6:21 am

2 stops33h 01m

$1,032

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

4:10 pm-11:40 am

2 stops29h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/20

4:15 pm-5:01 am

2 stops26h 46m

$1,078

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

9:01 am-1:00 am

2 stops49h 59m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,143

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

9:01 am-11:40 am

2 stops36h 39m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,150

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

1:10 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 2/21

3:00 pm-11:27 am

3 stops34h 27m

$1,258

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

2:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops32h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/31

7:55 pm-5:05 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,264

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

1:10 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops33h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 2/21

4:05 pm-11:27 am

3 stops33h 22m

$1,270

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

3:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 2/21

3:00 pm-11:27 am

3 stops34h 27m

$1,376

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

11:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/20

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,455

ChicagoKunming

ORD - KMG

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

8:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/20

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,509

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kunming?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Kunming flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Kunming in the morning for as low as $1,481. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,313.

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Fastest flight time

27h 21m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Kunming takes 27h 21m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kunming. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Kunming.
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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 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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