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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Kunming? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kunming.RM2,617 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 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, 10 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,617, select.
Kunming.RM4,185 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kunming on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,185, select.
Kunming.RM4,436 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb, returning Sun, 22 Feb.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,436, select.
Kunming.RM4,673 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kunming on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,673, select.
Kunming.RM4,861 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kunming on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,861, select.
Kunming.RM4,946 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,946, select.
Kunming.RM6,076 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Sat, 14 Mar.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM6,076, select.
Kunming.RM7,140 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM7,140, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in November.
Feb
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Mar
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Los Angeles to Kunming: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles 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 foundRM2,617
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Kunming hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
Dabu Ritz Garden Hotel (Guandu District Haile World Branch)
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RM75
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Kunming Guandu Muyunpan Garden Resort Hotel (Hai Le World Shijicheng Changhong West Road Branch)
1.64 km from Kunming
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Atour Hotel (Longhu Times Financial Center), Guandu District, Kunming
0.35 km from Kunming
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Dabu Ritz Garden Hotel (Guandu District Haile World Branch)
1.73 km from Kunming
RM75
Per night
Kunming Guandu Muyunpan Garden Resort Hotel (Hai Le World Shijicheng Changhong West Road Branch)
1.64 km from Kunming
RM80
Per night
Atour Hotel (Longhu Times Financial Center), Guandu District, Kunming
0.35 km from Kunming
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Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Kunming is RM2,617. 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 to Kunming. But we found flights with one stop from RM2,617.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Kunming.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming Airport on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kunming is Sichuan Airlines .

Travelling from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): What you need to know

  • Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.

  • Kunming Changshui International Airport is located in Kunming. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to KMG.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to KMG that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and KMG include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:

  • 81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from LAX.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to KMG flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:

About Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

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

  • Right now, RM1,639 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,617. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to KMG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.

  • Cheap Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to KMG.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Plan your visit to Kunming in April for a more low-key escape.

  • Book a Los Angeles to KMG plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kunming to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).

More about Kunming

Explore more of China

  • Kaiyuan is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kunming. Around 161 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Lunachong Village, Lujiang Park and 钟楼.

  • Qujing is another standout destination in China and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Kunming. No trip is complete without a visit to Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town, Hebin Park and 苗寨.

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