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      Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Kunming

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,224. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kunming.$881 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $881, select.
      Kunming.$899 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.
      Kunming.$900 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $900, select.
      Kunming.$1,048 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Kunming on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,048, select.
      Kunming.$1,223 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Kunming on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,223, select.
      Kunming.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.
      Kunming.$1,419 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,419, select.
      Kunming.$1,565 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,565, select.
      Kunming.$2,067 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,067, select.
      Kunming.$2,256 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,256, select.
      Kunming.$2,328 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,328, select.
      Kunming.$2,342 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,342, select.
      Kunming.$2,623 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,623, select.
      Kunming.$2,697 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jun, returning Fri, 2 Jul.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,697, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Kunming

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in November.
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      from $1,420
      Sep
      from $1,224
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      Nov
      from $900
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      from $1,566
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      from $2,344
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      from $2,257
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      from $2,625
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      Los Angeles International to Kunming: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Kunming below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kunming.

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      Los Angeles to Kunming: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found$881
      Cheapest month to flyNovember

      Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Kunming is $881. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles International to Kunming. But we found flights with one or more stops from $881.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles International to Kunming.
      The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Kunming is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport on Friday, 27 November 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Kunming Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kunming but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kunming is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

      Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know

      • Kunming is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

      • To ensure you get on your LAX to KMG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and KMG:

        • Beijing Capital Airport

        • Incheon International Airport

        • Tokyo Narita Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kunming Airport (KMG)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport flight is $486. A return plane ticket right now is $881. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

      • To find cheap tickets from LAX to KMG, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

      • Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.

      • Landing cheap flights from LAX to KMG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

      • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

      Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

      • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

      • Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

      • Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.

      • Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:

      Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)

      Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming

      • The address for KMG is 004 County Rd.

      • Kunming Airport to central Kunming has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

      • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.

      When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)

      • June is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kunming in March.

      • The warmest month in Kunming is May, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kunming Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

      • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to KMG in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

      Explore more of China

      • You've done Kunming, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 434 kilometres north-east to Guiyang to tick off its must-visit sights. From Jiaxiu Tower to Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • Lijiang is another sought-after destination in China and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming. No journey is complete without seeing Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.

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