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$361+ 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 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
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles 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 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$561
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$361
(Gurufare)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$790
From Los Angeles to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kunming
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 septiembre 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.
vie. 10/3110:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops33h 00mSichuan Airlines
vie. 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.
jue. 10/2311:25 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop30h 50mAir China
sáb. 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.
jue. 11/2710:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
mar. 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.
mar. 10/1410:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 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.
vie. 10/3112:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern
vie. 11/77:10 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$772
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.
jue. 10/2312:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops35h 20mChina Eastern
sáb. 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.
mié. 11/2610:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
lun. 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.
mar. 12/28:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 25mAir China
lun. 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.
jue. 11/1310:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
dom. 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.
mar. 10/710:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/283:45 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$822

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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 septiembre 17, 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

jue. 10/23

11:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Kunming Changshui

sáb. 11/8

1:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop36h 55m

$645

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 10/14

10:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 10/28

1:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$753

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 10/23

12:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Kunming Changshui

sáb. 11/8

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$793

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 11/13

11:30 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 11/30

10:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$830

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 10/13

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 12/15

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$838

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/24

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Kunming Changshui

sáb. 1/31

11:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$920

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

vie. 12/5

10:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 1/9

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$950

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/29

10:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Kunming Changshui

mié. 12/31

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$950

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

sáb. 12/6

10:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 1/9

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$950

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 10/23

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$361

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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 September 12, 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 septiembre 17, 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

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 Los Angeles to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Kunming?

    Air China and China Eastern can get you from Los Angeles to Kunming in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 25m. The distance between Los Angeles and Kunming is about 7532 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kunming round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to Kunming round-trip from $553. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $668, and XiamenAir, from $758. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Kunming one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with XiamenAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $361. China Southern flights start at $386 while deals on Air China start at $392 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Kunming?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Kunming

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 septiembre 17, 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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