$351+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
Aug 25 — Sep 11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Kunming
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kunming (KMG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
Round-trip from | $675 (Gotogate) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $351 (IEagle) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,134 |
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to KunmingExplore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/312:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 10/195:00 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18![China Eastern logo]()
$675
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 9/511:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sun 9/217:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/19![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$678
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/512:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 9/214:25 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops32h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19![China Eastern logo]()
$697
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/2511:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2611:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$717
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 8/2911:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sun 9/77:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/18![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$730
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/2611:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sun 10/2611:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/20![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$731
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/2512:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops39h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 10/267:35 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20![China Eastern logo]()
$735
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 10/910:30 amKMG - LAX
2 stops38h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/17![China Eastern logo]()
$744
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops35h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 10/264:00 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20![China Eastern logo]()
$747
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Kunming that are best for you.
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Los Angeles
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Kunming
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Fri 10/3
12:30 pm-10:35 am
1 stop31h 05m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/19
4:25 pm-10:05 am
2 stops32h 40m
$675
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Fri 9/5
11:15 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop32h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 9/21
7:45 am-8:45 pm
1 stop28h 00m
$678
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Fri 9/5
12:30 pm-12:25 am
1 stop20h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 9/21
4:25 pm-10:05 am
2 stops32h 40m
$697
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Fri 9/26
11:25 pm-11:35 am
1 stop21h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/26
7:15 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop39h 45m
$717
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Thu 9/25
11:55 pm-6:50 pm
1 stop27h 55m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/26
11:50 am-8:30 pm
1 stop23h 40m
$717
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Fri 9/26
11:15 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop32h 10m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/26
11:50 am-8:30 pm
1 stop23h 40m
$731
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Thu 9/25
12:30 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops39h 45m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/26
7:35 am-10:05 am
1 stop17h 30m
$735
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Thu 10/2
12:30 pm-1:15 am
1 stop21h 45m
Kunming Changshui
Thu 10/9
10:30 am-10:05 am
2 stops38h 35m
$744
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Fri 9/26
12:30 pm-2:50 pm
2 stops35h 20m
Kunming Changshui
Sun 10/26
4:00 pm-10:05 am
1 stop33h 05m
$747
Los AngelesKunming
LAX - KMG
LAXKMG
Los Angeles
Tue 9/16
10:00 pm-10:15 am
1 stop21h 15m
$351
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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Kunming. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Kunming, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Kunming, such as China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.5
Boarding
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 4
8.0
ExcellentPeggy,Jul 2025
WUH - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.5
Boarding
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 4
8.0
ExcellentPeggy,Jul 2025
WUH - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.5
Boarding
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 4
8.0
ExcellentPeggy,Jul 2025
WUH - SFO
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.5
Boarding
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 4
8.0
ExcellentPeggy,Jul 2025
WUH - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$553 | Average$725 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$668 | Average$1,058 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$765 | Average$925 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time49% | |
| Cheapest$878 | Average$1,163 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$879 | Average$1,187 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |