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$411+ Cheap flights from Kunming (KMG) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KMG — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kunming to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kunming to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

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$1,202
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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One-way flights from Kunming to California
Search for one-way flight options from Kunming to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/317:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$411
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/314:25 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops32h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/31$440
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/55:40 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 7/29$442
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:05 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$516
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/512:10 pmKMG - SJC
2 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$533
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3110:45 pmKMG - LAX
3 stops47h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$535
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:40 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops32h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$543
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:30 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop26h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 7/30$590
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:10 amKMG - SJC
2 stops22h 32mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$621
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/71:45 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops35h 45mAir China
Deal found 7/30$702
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:00 amKMG - LAX
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,712
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:10 amKMG - SJC
2 stops25h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,753

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kunming to California that are best for you.

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Kunming

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/31

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$411

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/31

4:25 pm-10:05 am

2 stops32h 40m

$440

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/5

5:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$442

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/5

10:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$516

KunmingSan Jose

KMG - SJC

KMGSJC

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/5

12:10 pm-10:13 am

2 stops37h 03m

$533

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Sun 8/31

10:45 pm-7:28 am

3 stops47h 43m

$535

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sat 10/4

5:40 pm-10:43 am

2 stops32h 03m

$543

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/8

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$590

KunmingSan Jose

KMG - SJC

KMGSJC

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/6

7:10 am-2:42 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$621

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/7

1:45 pm-10:30 am

3 stops35h 45m

$702

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from Kunming to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Air China
7.3
Good
93 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kunming to California?

    Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Kunming to California. It is only a 14.8 mi journey to Kunming Changshui (KMG) from Kunming’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kunming to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kunming to California are Sichuan Airlines ($411), China Eastern ($440), and China Southern ($442).

  • What are the most popular routes from Kunming to California?

    While some choose either Kunming Changshui - Long Beach Municipal or Kunming Changshui - Santa Rosa Sonoma County, Kunming Changshui - San Francisco is the most popular route from Kunming to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kunming to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kunming to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kunming to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kunming to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kunming to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kunming to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kunming to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kunming to California (average of $246). Flying from Kunming to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Kunming to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kunming to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$772Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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