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$354+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$714
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$354
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,134
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 July 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 9/2712:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 10/115:00 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/30$714
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 7/2311:50 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop29h 35mChina Southern
Wed 8/277:25 amKMG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/30$820
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/1412:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Fri 8/2210:45 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop36h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$849
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/1511:50 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop31h 20mKorean Air
Mon 10/2711:55 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 6/30$909
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 7/2312:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/274:25 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$948
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:45 pmLAS - KMG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/213:20 pmKMG - LAS
3 stops45h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,095
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 11/310:50 pmLAS - KMG
1 stop31h 55mKorean Air
Mon 12/2911:55 pmKMG - LAS
1 stop31h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 6/30$1,097
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/202:30 amKMG - SFO
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,120
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 9/611:40 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop59h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 10/93:00 amKMG - LAX
1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,135
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/1412:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops41h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 8/217:10 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/30$1,139
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 12/1410:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
Thu 1/85:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/30$1,241
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 7/231:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop31h 35mAir China
Wed 7/307:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/30$1,345

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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 July 1, 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

Sat 9/27

12:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop21h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 10/11

5:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

$714

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

11:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 8/27

7:25 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$820

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 8/22

10:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$849

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

11:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 35m

$909

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 8/27

4:25 pm-10:05 am

2 stops32h 40m

$948

Las VegasKunming

LAS - KMG

LASKMG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/14

5:45 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 8/21

3:20 pm-9:28 pm

3 stops45h 08m

$1,095

Las VegasKunming

LAS - KMG

LASKMG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/3

10:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 12/29

11:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,097

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 8/20

2:30 am-5:50 pm

3 stops30h 20m

$1,120

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

11:40 pm-2:00 am

1 stop59h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 10/9

3:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,135

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 8/21

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$1,139

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kunming. 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 Kunming. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from California to Kunming to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,320 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
8,858 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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

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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.

  • 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 $354 on XiamenAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $407 and China Eastern from $430 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$553Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$692Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$765Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$921Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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