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Cheap flights from Chicago to Kunming from $618

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Kunming departing on 9/28. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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1:00 pm - 11:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
33h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital
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3:30 pm - 5:45 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$1,055Air China
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
Air China Logo
4:40 pm - 11:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
29h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
3:30 pm - 5:45 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$1,055Air China
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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10:26 am - 10:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
47h 09m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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8:55 am - 11:51 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 56m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,090Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
Air China Logo
4:40 pm - 11:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
29h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
11:35 am - 11:46 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 11m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$1,134Air China
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
Air China Logo
2:00 pm - 3:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
36h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
12:50 pm - 5:45 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$1,136Air China
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
Air China Logo
4:40 pm - 11:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
29h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
11:35 am - 11:46 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 11m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$1,142Air China
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
Korean Air Logo
12:10 pm - 10:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
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11:30 pm - 9:30 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,147Korean Air
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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12:10 pm - 10:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
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11:30 pm - 9:30 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,152Korean Air
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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5:30 pm - 10:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
28h 15m3 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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3:55 pm - 9:00 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 05m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,174Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
Korean Air Logo
12:10 pm - 10:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KMG Kunming Changshui
21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
11:30 pm - 9:30 amKMG  Kunming Changshui-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,183Korean Air
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

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Korean Air flights from Chicago to Kunming

Our best Korean Air deals on Chicago to Kunming flight tickets
Korean Air
Sep 27
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui
Oct 4
KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,147
Korean Air
Sep 27
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui
Oct 4
KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,152
Korean Air
Sep 27
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui
Oct 4
KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,183

Air China flights from Chicago to Kunming

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Kunming flight tickets
Air China
Sep 28
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 35m
2 stops
KMG11:35 amKunming Changshui
Oct 5
KMG3:30 pmKunming Changshui
27h 15m
2 stops
ORD5:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,055
Air China
Sep 28
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 55m
2 stops
KMG11:35 amKunming Changshui
Oct 5
KMG11:35 amKunming Changshui
37h 11m
2 stops
ORD11:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,134
Air China
Sep 28
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 45m
2 stops
KMG3:45 pmKunming Changshui
Oct 5
KMG12:50 pmKunming Changshui
29h 55m
2 stops
ORD5:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,136

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ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

1:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops33h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

3:30 pm-5:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

$1,055

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

4:40 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

3:30 pm-5:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

$1,055

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

10:26 am-10:35 pm

3 stops47h 09m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 10/2

8:55 am-11:51 am

3 stops39h 56m

$1,090

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

4:40 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

11:35 am-11:46 am

2 stops37h 11m

$1,134

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

2:00 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

12:50 pm-5:45 am

2 stops29h 55m

$1,136

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

4:40 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

11:35 am-11:46 am

2 stops37h 11m

$1,142
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/4

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,147

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/4

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,152

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

5:30 pm-10:45 am

3 stops28h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/5

3:55 pm-9:00 am

3 stops30h 05m

$1,174

ChicagoKunming

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KMG Kunming Changshui

ORDKMG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/4

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,183

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Fastest flight time

21h 00m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kunming takes 21h 00m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Kunming

  • 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 00m.

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    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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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,171Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,221 reviews
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