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$348+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Wed 7/30
Wed 8/6
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

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Round-trip from

$670
(oojo)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,134
From Irvine to Kunming Changshui
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/411:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop27h 55mXiamenAir
Thu 9/113:45 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/23$670
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/412:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 9/117:10 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/23$695
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/1211:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop25h 25mSichuan Airlines
Tue 8/266:55 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/24$722
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/255:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$799
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 7/24$865

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Kunming that are best for you.

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Irvine

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Kunming

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Depart

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$670

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

12:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/11

7:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$695

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

11:15 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 8/26

6:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$722

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

10:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 10/25

5:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

$799

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-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$865

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

6:20 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 8/26

1:15 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops43h 43m

$1,114

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

10:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

$348

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

12:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$511

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

1:25 am-8:15 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$537

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Deals found on 7/24

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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 July 18, 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 July 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,114 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,114 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,114 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
154 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,114 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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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 July 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$553Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$692Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$765Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$876Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$879Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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