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$361+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Kunming Changshui are usually found in February or March, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Kunming

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Kunming flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$619
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$361
(Gurufare)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$790
From Irvine to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 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 Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Fri 11/2111:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/14$619
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 Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2111:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mSichuan Airlines
Thu 10/3010:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop37h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/13$648
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:30 amLAX - KMG
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 11/217:10 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/14$649
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2912:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop31h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 11/55:00 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/13$661
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2111:55 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops28h 10mXiamenAir
Thu 10/3012:25 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/13$746
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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Kunming that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Kunming

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Return

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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

Thu 10/23

12:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/8

4:20 pm-9:05 am

2 stops32h 45m

$798

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

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

10:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 11/28

6:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$863

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

10:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/2

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$950

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$361

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

11:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$386

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

12:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops41h 20m

$436

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

10:50 am-12:10 pm

3 stops58h 20m

$455

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Kunming. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Kunming may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern from Irvine to Kunming by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.3
Good
101 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Kunming. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kunming Changshui from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Kunming airport from Irvine. It is only a 14.8 mi journey from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Kunming’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Kunming?

    Departing from Irvine to Kunming will take you 30h 50m. The distance from Irvine to Kunming is about 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 Irvine to Kunming one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is XiamenAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $361. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Kunming for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Kunming

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$553Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$668Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$758Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$876Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$879Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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