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$356+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KMG — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$836
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$356
(oojo)
From Kunming Changshui to California
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Cheapest flights from Kunming to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kunming to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/2411:30 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop26h 10mKorean Air
Thu 2/1911:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 9/10$939
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:05 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Mon 2/2311:35 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops31h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10$1,144
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/257:15 amKMG - SFO
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Mon 2/2311:35 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop20h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10$1,209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:10 amKMG - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1911:35 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/239:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/239:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,247
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/235:40 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Mon 2/2311:35 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop20h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10$1,279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/2310:55 amSFO - KMG
1 stop42h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,328
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/238:30 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops33h 18mChina Eastern
Mon 2/236:00 amSFO - KMG
2 stops26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/10$1,344
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 9/244:25 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops37h 23mChina Eastern
Mon 2/236:00 amSFO - KMG
2 stops26h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/10$1,368

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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

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/20

11:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

10:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$836

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/24

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$939

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/20

11:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,004

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/24

9:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,144

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/25

7:15 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,209

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/24

5:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops41h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

11:35 pm-10:35 am

2 stops43h 00m

$1,209

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/24

7:10 am-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

11:35 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,213

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Tue 9/23

5:40 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,279

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/24

11:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:55 am-9:05 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,328

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Tue 9/23

6:10 pm-2:48 pm

3 stops35h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,344

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern from Kunming to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Kunming to California?

    Korean Air, Sichuan Airlines, and China Southern can get you from Kunming to California in just under 23h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7532 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 China Eastern ($437), China Southern ($440), and United Airlines ($837).

  • 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 $325). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$772Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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