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Dallas (Any)
Sun, Apr 26
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Kunming (KMG)
Mon, May 4
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Tue, Apr 28
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Kunming (KMG)
Mon, May 4
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Thu, Apr 30
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Wed, May 6
from$1,457economy
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Sun, Apr 26
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Sat, May 2
from$1,457economy
Dallas (Any)
Mon, Apr 27
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Sun, May 3
from$1,505economy
Dallas (Any)
Sat, Apr 25
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Fri, May 1
from$1,613economy
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Wed, Apr 29
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Tue, May 5
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Dallas (Any) to Washington, D.C. (BWI) in April from $34
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Dallas (Any) to Chicago (Any) in April from $56
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Dallas (Any) to Denver (Any) in April from $56
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Dallas (Any) to Chicago (ORD) in April from $56
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Dallas (Any) to Fort Lauderdale (Any) in April from $61
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Dallas (Any) to Miami (Any) in April from $61
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San Francisco (SFO) to Kunming (KMG) in April from $736
From $736
Boston (BOS) to Kunming (KMG) in April from $1,206
From $1,206
Chicago (Any) to Kunming (KMG) in April from $1,206
From $1,206
Toronto (YYZ) to Kunming (KMG) in April from $1,470
From $1,470
New York (Any) to Kunming (KMG) in April from $6,636
From $6,636
Shanghai (SHA) to Kunming (KMG) in May from $108
From $108
✈️ Flight Guide: Dallas (Any) → Kunming (KMG)
Complete travel information for your April journey
Departing from Dallas (Any) FAQs
Most international and long-haul connecting flights depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (All Airports) (DFWA) Terminal D at Dallas/Fort Worth International or from major carrier gates that route to U.S. gateway cities first; however, specific terminals depend on the carrier and code-share partner. In April, check your airline confirmation and the airport's live departure board for the latest gate and terminal assignments to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Ground options include ride-share services, taxis, airport shuttles, and rental cars; DART and TEXRail can be used for portions of the trip with transfers. For April travel, allow extra time for spring traffic and events (e.g., Dallas Blooms), and book a ride-share 60–90 minutes before domestic-to-international connections or 90–120 minutes for international check-in windows.
There are typically no nonstop flights between Dallas/Fort Worth (All Airports) (DFWA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG); most itineraries require one or two connections through U.S. or Asian hubs such as Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) or Hong Kong (HKG). In April, check multi-carrier routings and consider booking a through-ticket to simplify baggage transfers.
For April travel, especially during spring break, it's optimal to book 6–12 weeks in advance to secure competitive fares. Monitor prices with fare alerts and be flexible on dates—midweek departures from Dallas or mid-Sunday returns often lower the cost of DFWA→KMG roundtrips.
Check the latest Chinese visa policies, transit rules (24/72/144-hour visa exemptions for some hubs), and airline-specific health requirements before departure. For April travel, verify requirements on official embassy pages and with your carrier, and prepare printed and digital copies of vaccination or test results if still required at the time of travel.
Use apps like FlightAware, Google Flights, the operating airline's mobile app, and the airport's official app for real-time gate changes and delays. For April itineraries, enable push notifications for schedule updates and check local weather forecasts for Dallas and Kunming to anticipate disruptions.
Arriving at Kunming (KMG) FAQs
Arrival at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) in April generally involves standard immigration and baggage procedures; lines are usually moderate in spring. April weather is mild, so plan local transport ahead—taxis, airport express buses, and ride-hailing are available to Kunming city center, Dali, Lijiang and other nearby Yunnan destinations.
Most travelers will need a visa before traveling to mainland China; China occasionally offers transit visa exemptions in certain hubs, but Kunming generally requires a standard visa for entry. For April travel, verify your nationality-specific visa requirements with the Chinese embassy or consulate and allow time for visa application processing.
Options include airport shuttle buses to Kunming city center, taxis, ride-sharing, and regional flights or trains to Dali, Lijiang and Jinghong. In April, ticket demand for onward travel to nearby tourist spots like the Stone Forest (Shilin) and Dali can increase, so pre-book high-speed train seats or domestic flights if you have a tight schedule.
Yes—April is one of the best months to visit Kunming because of pleasant spring temperatures, blooming flowers, and lower rainfall than summer months. Expect mild days and cool nights; it's an ideal time for outdoor sights like Western Hills, Dianchi Lake and ethnic villages in Yunnan province.
Yes—KMG has currency exchange counters, ATMs and mobile SIM vendors in the arrivals hall. For April travel, compare airport rates with downtown exchange counters; purchasing a local SIM in the city may offer better rates and coverage for travel around Kunming, Dali and Lijiang.
Kunming serves as a gateway to Yunnan destinations such as Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La (Zhongdian), Jinghong (Xishuangbanna) and the Stone Forest, and connects travelers to provincial capitals like Guiyang and provincial hubs such as Chengdu. In April, many travelers use KMG as a launch point to explore Yunnan's culture and natural scenery.
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