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$591+ 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KMG — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2711:55 am
KMG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 3/39:30 pm
LAX
-
KMG
1 stop21h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/26$778
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/111:30 pm
KMG
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
Korean Air
Sun 4/512:40 pm
SFO
-
KMG
1 stop18h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/26$854
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/110:05 pm
KMG
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SFO
2 stops31h 58m
China Eastern
Sun 4/58:55 am
SFO
-
KMG
2 stops25h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/28$1,191
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/154:20 pm
KMG
-
SFO
2 stops32h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 2/2312:00 pm
SFO
-
KMG
1 stop20h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/28$1,256
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/19:05 pm
KMG
-
SFO
2 stops38h 25m
China Southern
Sat 4/412:35 am
SFO
-
KMG
2 stops44h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$1,295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/276:30 am
KMG
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MRY
2 stops26h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 3/26:03 pm
MRY
-
KMG
2 stops38h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/276:30 am
KMG
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ONT
2 stops32h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 3/31:50 pm
ONT
-
KMG
2 stops43h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,582
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/276:30 am
KMG
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SNA
2 stops28h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 3/310:05 am
SNA
-
KMG
2 stops46h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,582
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:20 am
KMG
-
SAN
2 stops22h 11m
China Eastern
Mon 3/26:20 am
SAN
-
KMG
2 stops26h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$1,771
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/276:30 am
KMG
-
SAN
2 stops48h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 3/24:00 pm
SAN
-
KMG
2 stops41h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,940
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/274:20 pm
KMG
-
SJC
3 stops37h 32m
China Eastern
Sat 10/319:05 am
SJC
-
KMG
3 stops39h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$2,232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/2611:20 am
KMG
-
ONT
2 stops41h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 3/29:06 pm
ONT
-
KMG
2 stops35h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$2,975

Find flight deals from Kunming to California

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$778
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$591
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kunming to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kunming to California that are best for you.

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KunmingLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/27

11:55 am-7:05 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

9:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

$778

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/1

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

12:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$854

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/1

6:10 pm-5:28 pm

3 stops38h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

8:55 am-7:15 pm

3 stops43h 20m

$1,191

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/15

9:45 am-9:00 am

2 stops39h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

12:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,256

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 4/1

9:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

12:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops44h 45m

$1,295

KunmingMonterey

KMG - MRY

KMGMRY

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/27

6:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Monterey Regional

Mon 3/2

6:03 pm-1:00 am

2 stops38h 57m

$1,539

KunmingOntario

KMG - ONT

KMGONT

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/27

6:30 am-10:57 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Ontario

Tue 3/3

1:50 pm-1:00 am

2 stops43h 10m

$1,582

KunmingSanta Ana

KMG - SNA

KMGSNA

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/27

6:30 am-6:33 pm

2 stops28h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

10:05 am-1:00 am

2 stops46h 55m

$1,582

KunmingSan Diego

KMG - SAN

KMGSAN

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/27

8:20 am-2:31 pm

2 stops22h 11m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:20 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 35m

$1,771

KunmingSan Diego

KMG - SAN

KMGSAN

Kunming Changshui

Fri 2/27

6:30 am-2:49 pm

2 stops48h 19m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

4:00 pm-1:00 am

2 stops41h 00m

$1,940

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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?

    Sichuan Airlines, Korean Air, and China Eastern can get you from Kunming to California in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 08m. 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 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 - Monterey Regional or Kunming Changshui - Ontario, Kunming Changshui - Long Beach Municipal 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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