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$434+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KMG — LAX
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kunming to California

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 December 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/221:00 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop22h 40mChina Southern
Mon 12/2911:35 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 12/13$785
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/236:40 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Tue 12/3011:35 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop20h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 12/13$941
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:25 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3011:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,075
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Mon 12/226:10 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops38h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 12/2912:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops37h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$1,078

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,063
(China Southern)

One-way from

$434
(FlightHub)
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KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Thu 1/22

8:15 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop38h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

10:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$1,063

KunmingSan Diego

KMG - SAN

KMGSAN

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/18

11:55 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops29h 48m

San Diego

Sun 3/22

7:20 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,153

KunmingBurbank

KMG - BUR

KMGBUR

Kunming Changshui

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-2:39 pm

2 stops48h 09m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 1/25

1:57 pm-1:00 am

2 stops43h 03m

$1,416

KunmingSanta Ana

KMG - SNA

KMGSNA

Kunming Changshui

Wed 1/21

11:20 am-2:50 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

3:41 pm-1:00 am

2 stops41h 19m

$1,417

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-5:53 pm

2 stops27h 23m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

9:40 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops55h 25m

$1,417

KunmingOntario

KMG - ONT

KMGONT

Kunming Changshui

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-12:17 pm

2 stops45h 47m

Ontario

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops47h 05m

$1,443

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 3/13

10:55 am-1:50 pm

2 stops41h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

4:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops50h 00m

$2,944

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 3/13

6:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:55 am-9:05 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$4,724

KunmingSan Diego

KMG - SAN

KMGSAN

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-10:40 am

2 stops43h 10m

San Diego

Sun 3/22

7:50 pm-1:00 am

2 stops38h 10m

$5,527

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 4/3

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$434

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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?

    China Southern, Korean Air, and United Airlines can get you from Kunming to California in just under 29h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7641 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 Air China ($343), Sichuan Airlines ($344), and XiamenAir ($344).

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

    While some choose either Kunming Changshui - Burbank Bob Hope or Kunming Changshui - Los Angeles, 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.

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