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$391+ Cheap flights from California to Kunming (KMG)

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
mars 17 — mars 241
mar. 3/17
mar. 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kunming

Cheapest flights from California to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 15, 2026.

This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/209:30 pm
LAX
-
KMG
2 stops32h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
ven. 11/2712:00 pm
KMG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/13$665
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/3111:55 pm
LAX
-
KMG
1 stop27h 55m
XiamenAir
mar. 4/73:45 pm
KMG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/13$699
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/1912:40 pm
SFO
-
KMG
1 stop18h 30m
Korean Air
dim. 5/1711:30 pm
KMG
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/13$736
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
lun. 3/211:35 pm
SFO
-
KMG
2 stops31h 55m
China Southern
jeu. 3/261:00 pm
KMG
-
SFO
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 2/13$744
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/711:55 pm
LAX
-
KMG
1 stop27h 55m
XiamenAir
dim. 4/193:45 pm
KMG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/13$746
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/111:55 pm
LAX
-
KMG
1 stop23h 45m
XiamenAir
jeu. 9/173:45 pm
KMG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/14$759
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
ven. 4/1012:30 pm
LAX
-
KMG
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 4/186:10 pm
KMG
-
LAX
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$767
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/311:35 pm
SFO
-
KMG
1 stop20h 20m
China Southern
jeu. 3/266:30 pm
KMG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 2/14$773
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/211:35 pm
SFO
-
KMG
2 stops26h 00m
China Southern
lun. 3/235:30 pm
KMG
-
SFO
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 2/13$779
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
lun. 3/211:35 pm
SFO
-
KMG
2 stops29h 15m
China Southern
mar. 3/244:05 pm
KMG
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 2/14$795
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
sam. 4/1812:35 am
SFO
-
KMG
2 stops29h 10m
China Southern
dim. 5/179:30 pm
KMG
-
SFO
2 stops38h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 2/13$796
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/1611:25 pm
LAX
-
KMG
1 stop27h 40m
Air China
lun. 3/238:05 pm
KMG
-
LAX
1 stop37h 55m
Air China
Deal found 2/14$798

Find flight deals from California to Kunming

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kunming flight deals. Data was last updated février 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$699
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$391
(IEagle)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$692
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($308 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Kunming 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 février 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kunming that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 3/31

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 4/7

3:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$699

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

dim. 4/19

12:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kunming Changshui

dim. 5/17

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$736

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

lun. 3/2

11:35 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Kunming Changshui

mer. 3/25

10:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$744

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 4/7

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

dim. 4/19

3:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$746

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

lun. 3/2

11:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Kunming Changshui

jeu. 3/26

6:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$775

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

lun. 3/2

11:35 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 3/23

3:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$779

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

lun. 3/2

11:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Kunming Changshui

dim. 3/22

10:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$779

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 3/16

11:25 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 3/23

8:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$798

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

dim. 3/8

11:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Kunming Changshui

mer. 3/11

1:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$819

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

jeu. 3/5

11:35 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Kunming Changshui

jeu. 3/26

6:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$839

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kunming?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kunming (average of $537). Flying from California to Kunming in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,162). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Kunming. 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 into for flights to Kunming from California?

    Located just 14.8 mi from the city center, Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kunming from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Kunming?

    Airlines like XiamenAir, Korean Air, and China Southern fly from California to Kunming in about 18h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7195 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kunming one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $327 on Sichuan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $345 and XiamenAir from $360 one-way.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kunming?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Kunming.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Kunming?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Kunming 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 California to Kunming?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kunming (average of $537). Flying from California to Kunming in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,162). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Kunming

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Kunming. 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 février 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$553Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$601Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$730Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$739Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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