Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Flights from Los Angeles to Kunming usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Kunming: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Kunming pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Kunming most commonly connect through: • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 42% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 37% of one-stop connections • Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 14% of one-stop connections • Shenzhen (SZX) - 6% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Los Angeles to Kunming. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $989 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,349, a difference of $360. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Kunming?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Kunming takes 00m, covering 7,532 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Kunming looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Kunming are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $452, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 59m, compared with 20h 10m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 20h 53m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kunming?

Kunming is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Kunming flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Kunming range from $913 to $1,270, with an average of $1,071 over the past 12 months. Anything below $913 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Kunming typically range from $913 to $1,270. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $595, on Sichuan Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming at $618 round-trip. •July ($1,272) and May ($1,271) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 105% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Sichuan Airlines ($595) and China Eastern ($712) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kunming according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Kunming route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PVG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Kunming?

Flights via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $673. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Kunming which airport offers the shortest layover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Kunming layovers at 10h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Kunming

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

9:30 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

7:40 am - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

27h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$595Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

9:30 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

12:00 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

23h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$617Sichuan Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 15

11:30 am - 12:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

5:00 pm - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

32h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$712China Eastern

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 15

11:30 am - 5:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

37h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang

4:20 pm - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

32h 45m2 stops Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

$712China Eastern

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 15

11:30 am - 12:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

6:10 pm - 10:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

30h 55m2 stops Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$712Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 27

10:55 pm - 2:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

23h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

3:55 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

19h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$716XiamenAir

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 27

10:55 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

20h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:20 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

22h 40m2 stops Fuzhou Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$731XiamenAir

Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 18

11:30 am - 5:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

37h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang

1:30 pm - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

35h 35m2 stops Shaoyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$761Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

10:00 pm - 9:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

31h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

6:55 am - 6:30 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

27h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$853China Southern

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

10:00 pm - 9:10 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

43h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Haikou Meilan Intl

10:50 am - 6:30 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

23h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$898China Southern

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Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Dec 2

9:30 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

10:10 pm - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

36h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

$844Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Dec 2

9:30 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

11:30 am - 10:31 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

27h 01m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

$930Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Dec 2

11:30 am - 11:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

32h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:45 pm - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

29h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$974China Eastern

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

9:00 am - 1:00 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

48h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

7:40 am - 7:00 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

27h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,011Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

9:50 am - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 10m2 stops Incheon Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

1:30 pm - 7:20 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

33h 50m2 stops Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Incheon Intl

$1,102Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Dec 2

9:30 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

33h 25m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:50 am - 10:58 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

30h 08m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl San Francisco

$1,143Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

11:30 am - 3:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

35h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

9:55 pm - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

27h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,144China Eastern

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

9:00 am - 11:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KMG Kunming Changshui

34h 05m3 stops Incheon Intl Osaka Kansai Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

11:30 am - 10:31 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-LAX Los Angeles

27h 01m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

$1,334Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Kunming? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Kunming departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Kunming, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming at $618 round-trip.
•July ($1,272) and May ($1,271) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 105% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Kunming?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Kunming:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Kunming?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Kunming takes 00m, covering 7,532 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Kunming flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Kunming range from $913 to $1,270, with an average of $1,071 over the past 12 months. Anything below $913 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Kunming looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Kunming are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $452, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Kunming?
Flights from Los Angeles to Kunming usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Kunming pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Kunming most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Kunming?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Los Angeles to Kunming. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $989 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,349, a difference of $360.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Kunming?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 59m, compared with 20h 10m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 20h 53m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kunming?
Kunming is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $989, about $360 less than Sunday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Kunming trip for March. Fares historically average $618 round-trip in that month - typically $654 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
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