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$486+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KMG — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$944
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$486
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$591
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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/167:25 amKMG - SFO
2 stops28h 05mChina Southern
Mon 7/214:25 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops33h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$911
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/14:20 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/811:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$944
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1610:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops51h 15mAir China
Mon 7/216:50 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops28h 10mAir China
Deal found 6/12$1,074
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 6/1611:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/2110:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,082
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:00 amKMG - LAX
2 stops27h 00mAir China
Tue 7/810:00 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops26h 25mAir China
Deal found 6/10$1,083
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/167:10 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 7/218:55 amSFO - KMG
2 stops24h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/12$1,083
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/257:40 amKMG - SFO
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/1412:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,492
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 7/243:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop45h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/1511:30 amSFO - KMG
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,448

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

Fly from

Kunming

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Tue 7/1

4:20 pm-10:05 am

2 stops32h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

11:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$944

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Tue 7/1

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

10:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,083

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 7/25

7:40 am-8:35 pm

2 stops27h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,492

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 7/25

2:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

8:55 am-12:35 am

2 stops24h 40m

$1,601

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 7/25

10:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,677

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Thu 7/24

3:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop45h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

11:30 am-2:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$2,448

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Tue 7/1

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$486

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Thu 8/28

9:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$506

KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Tue 7/1

12:15 pm-10:05 am

2 stops36h 50m

$514

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sat 8/23

12:00 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$534

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Deals found on 6/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kunming to California

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,088 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,302 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kunming to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 ($486), China Southern ($506), and China Eastern ($514).

  • 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 $327). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$772Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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