Flying from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Los Angeles has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The timezone in Kunming is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Kunming Changshui International Airport is located in Kunming.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to KMG.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Los Angeles to KMG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
From central Los Angeles, LAX is around 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Break up your flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Van Nuys Airport and KMG include:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Los Angeles to KMG? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Consider staying in a hotel near KMG if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
From Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
C$525 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,017. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Los Angeles to KMG, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Kunming in April when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Los Angeles to KMG, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kunming, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Kunming
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kunming right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui International Airport:
Huiying Village and Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Kunming to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at 幻境空间（昆明店）.
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