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$409+ Cheap flights from Riverside, 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside 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

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,121
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$409
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$849
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 8/411:50 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/2010:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$904
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/2710:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 15mAir China
mar. 6/102:45 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mAir China
Deal found 4/29$1,145
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
dom. 5/2511:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 10mSichuan Airlines
dom. 6/157:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,156
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mar. 5/2712:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop19h 05mChina Eastern
vie. 6/137:10 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$1,195
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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. 5/2911:55 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops25h 55mXiamenAir
jue. 6/1212:10 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/29$1,300
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dom. 6/1511:50 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
mié. 7/3010:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$1,702

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

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

Kunming

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 8/4

11:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Kunming Changshui

sáb. 12/20

10:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$904

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 5/27

10:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 6/10

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,145

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

dom. 5/25

11:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 6/13

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,156

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 5/27

12:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 6/13

7:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$1,195

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 5/29

11:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops49h 55m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 6/10

3:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,300

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

dom. 6/15

11:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

Kunming Changshui

mié. 7/30

10:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,702

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 5/6

11:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$409

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 5/6

12:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 40m

$499

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

dom. 5/11

11:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop33h 20m

$567

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 5/12

12:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop21h 05m

$584

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to Kunming

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riverside to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Kunming. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside 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.

Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 abril 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, United Airlines and China Eastern from Riverside to Kunming. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Kunming Changshui (KMG), located 14.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Riverside to Kunming. 5 airlines have flights to Kunming Changshui from Riverside on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riverside to Kunming Changshui should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Riverside per day.

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

    $409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and China Eastern, with prices starting from $567 and $584, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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 Riverside to Kunming

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$555Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$692Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$765Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$1,217Average$1,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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