Travelling from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kunming and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KMG to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KMG and LAX:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Xiamen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, $709 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,137. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KMG to LAX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KMG to LAX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.
86% of flights leaving Kunming Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of KMG.
Kunming Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Kunming. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near KMG:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're landing on a late Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Los Angeles in March.
Lock in your flight from Kunming Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to explore Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KMG to LAX in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are key highlights.