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$345+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KMG
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Kunming

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Kunming flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$613
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$345
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,863
From Salinas to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 10/67:10 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$613
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 9/1512:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/225:55 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$765
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/1512:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Thu 10/303:15 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop20h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 7/31$775
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:50 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop18h 20mKorean Air
Wed 10/2911:55 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop25h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 7/31$895
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/212:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/303:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop21h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1$2,420

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SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/6

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$613

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 9/22

5:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$765

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:35 am-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/29

10:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$775

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 10/29

11:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$895

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

12:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

$345

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$390

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:35 am-9:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$431

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

5:20 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops58h 30m

$466

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:25 pm-2:00 am

1 stop36h 35m

$1,091

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

6:55 pm-1:50 am

2 stops39h 55m

$1,523

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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 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Kunming, such as Korean Air, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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
1,121 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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 Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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

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

    Kunming Changshui (KMG), located 14.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Salinas to Kunming. 3 airlines have flights to Kunming Changshui from Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Salinas to Kunming Changshui should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $345. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Kunming for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 3 airlines flying from Salinas to Kunming

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$767Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$921Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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