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Cheap flights from Kunming (KMG) to California from $820

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KMG — LAX
May 21 — May 281
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When flying from Kunming to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Sichuan Airlines flights from Kunming to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Sichuan Airlines for the route between Kunming and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Sichuan Airlines flights heading from Kunming to California. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Fri 10/117:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 10/1511:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,121
Fri 10/117:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 10/1511:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,123

Cheap China Eastern flights from Kunming to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Kunming and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced China Eastern flights we've found at this time heading from Kunming to California. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Fri 10/117:35 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 10/1512:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops39h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,309
Fri 10/117:35 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 10/1512:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$1,311
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,378
Fri 10/1110:00 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops31h 26mChina Eastern
Tue 10/1512:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,467
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
3 stops42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,644
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop31h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$1,682
Sat 10/197:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops24h 38mChina Eastern
Tue 10/226:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops40h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,707
Sat 10/197:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops24h 38mChina Eastern
Tue 10/226:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$1,710
Thu 6/277:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 8/2912:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/16$1,716

Cheap Kunming to California flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kunming to California specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Kunming to California in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 6/267:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Wed 8/281:20 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop40h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,323
Tue 6/2510:10 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop27h 40mAir China
Wed 8/281:20 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,331
Wed 6/267:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Wed 8/281:20 pmSFO - KMG
3 stops38h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,348
Tue 6/257:45 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop30h 05mAir China
Sat 8/311:20 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,352
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,378
Mon 6/247:50 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/2412:50 amSFO - KMG
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,423
Wed 6/2610:10 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/2712:55 amSFO - KMG
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,480
Mon 6/247:50 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/2412:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,492
Tue 6/2510:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops27h 35mAir China
Wed 8/281:20 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop33h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,509

Kunming to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kunming and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Kunming to California in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 10/117:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 10/1511:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,121
Fri 10/117:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 10/1511:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,123
Fri 10/117:35 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 10/1512:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops39h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,309
Fri 10/117:35 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 10/1512:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$1,311
Wed 6/267:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Wed 8/281:20 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop40h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,323
Tue 6/2510:10 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop27h 40mAir China
Wed 8/281:20 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,331
Wed 6/267:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Wed 8/281:20 pmSFO - KMG
3 stops38h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,348
Tue 6/257:45 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop30h 05mAir China
Sat 8/311:20 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 5/16$1,352
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,378

Kunming to California flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kunming to California for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Kunming to California departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,378
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
3 stops42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,644
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop31h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$1,682
Thu 5/237:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/2712:00 pmSFO - KMG
3 stops40h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$1,921

One-way flights to California from Kunming

Search for one-way flight options from Kunming to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Kunming to California. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Kunming to California instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 7/83:20 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops37h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$820
Tue 7/91:30 amKMG - LAX
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$904
Tue 7/95:55 pmKMG - LAX
3 stops39h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$915
Thu 7/116:55 amKMG - LAX
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$932
Sun 7/72:30 amKMG - LAX
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$956
Mon 7/81:30 amKMG - LAX
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$961
Wed 7/101:30 amKMG - LAX
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$964
Mon 7/810:55 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop37h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/16$981
Tue 7/97:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$989

Find flights from Kunming to California within your budget

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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$1,121 - $2,171

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Return

Price

Kunming ChangshuiLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 10/11

1 stop28h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/15

1 stop32h 20m

$1,121

Kunming ChangshuiLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 10/11

1 stop28h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/15

1 stop32h 20m

$1,123

Kunming ChangshuiLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 10/11

1 stop17h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/15

2 stops39h 20m

$1,309

Kunming ChangshuiLos Angeles

KMG - LAX

KMGLAX

Kunming Changshui

Fri 10/11

1 stop17h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/15

2 stops37h 35m

$1,311

Kunming ChangshuiSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 6/26

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 8/28

1 stop40h 45m

$1,323

Kunming ChangshuiSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Mon 6/24

2 stops34h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 8/24

3 stops32h 20m

$1,423

Kunming ChangshuiSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sat 6/29

1 stop25h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 8/27

1 stop20h 30m

$1,597

Kunming ChangshuiSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sun 6/30

1 stop32h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 8/28

1 stop23h 35m

$1,991

Kunming ChangshuiSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sun 6/30

2 stops34h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 8/27

2 stops42h 15m

$2,171

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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 May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern and Air China from Kunming to California. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Air France
7.6
Good
1,764 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
507 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Air China
6.9
Okay
427 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Kunming to California for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kunming to California for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Sichuan Airlines for just $1,121, but on average you can expect to pay $1,427.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Kunming to California for under $1,400?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Kunming to California within the next 7 days for less than $1,400.

  • 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 ($981), Singapore Airlines ($1,169), and China Eastern ($1,219).

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

    While some choose either Kunming Changshui - Long Beach Municipal or Kunming Changshui - San Francisco, Kunming Changshui - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Kunming to California.

  • What does KMG to LAX mean?

    KMG stands for Kunming Changshui Airport, while LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kunming to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Kunming to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Kunming to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Kunming to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kunming to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kunming to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kunming to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Kunming to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Kunming to California flight deals updated?

    The Kunming to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Top airline flying from Kunming to California

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