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$361+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kunming

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kunming flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$561
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$361
(Gurufare)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$790
From California to Kunming Changshui
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/3110:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Fri 11/711:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/16$561
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:25 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop30h 50mAir China
Sat 11/81:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop36h 55mAir China
Deal found 9/15$645
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 11/2710:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
Tue 12/3012:25 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/16$728
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/281:15 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$753
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 11/77:10 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$772
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:45 amSFO - KMG
1 stop41h 20mAir China
Wed 11/126:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Deal found 9/14$783
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/2312:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops35h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 11/87:10 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$793
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/2610:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
Mon 12/2911:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 9/16$809
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 25mAir China
Mon 12/298:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop37h 55mAir China
Deal found 9/16$810
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 11/305:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/15$811
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/283:45 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$822
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:09 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1210:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$839

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kunming that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Kunming

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/8

1:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop36h 55m

$645

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

10:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/28

1:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$753

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

11:45 am-9:05 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/12

6:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

$783

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

12:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/8

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$793

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 11/13

11:30 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 11/30

10:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$830

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 12/15

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$838

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

5:09 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/12

10:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$839

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/20

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$892

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 1/31

11:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$920

San JoseKunming

SJC - KMG

SJCKMG

San Jose

Tue 9/30

11:40 am-10:15 am

3 stops31h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 10/3

3:10 pm-10:45 am

3 stops34h 35m

$939

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to KMG?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Kunming as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern fly from California to Kunming in about 21h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7532 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 $361 on XiamenAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $386 and Air China from $392 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Kunming Changshui or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Kunming

Discover the top 5 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$553Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$625Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$758Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$793Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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