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$753+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kunming (KMG)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KMG
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 18, 2025.

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$753
(Gotogate)

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January

Average price

$921
From San Francisco to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 10/2712:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop29h 55mChina Southern
Mon 11/103:15 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop20h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 8/16$753
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2612:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/69:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$790
This IEagle 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/282:50 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop32h 40mAir China
Tue 11/111:05 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop36h 10mAir China
Deal found 8/18$795
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.
Mon 10/271:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 11/107:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$799
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.
Tue 10/282:50 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/107:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$851
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1010:40 amKMG - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$857
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.
Tue 10/282:50 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Mon 11/109:10 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops52h 05mAir China
Deal found 8/18$868
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/283:28 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/115:50 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$875
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/288:20 amSFO - KMG
2 stops36h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 11/107:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/16$880
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.
Tue 10/288:20 amSFO - KMG
3 stops39h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 11/114:20 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops56h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$884
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:40 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 05mKorean Air
Mon 11/1011:55 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop25h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 8/16$895

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kunming that are best for you.

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San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

12:35 am-9:30 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/10

3:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$753

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

12:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 11/6

9:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

$790

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

1:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/10

7:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 25m

$790

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

2:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 11/11

1:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop36h 10m

$795

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

2:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop19h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 11/10

7:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 25m

$851

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

2:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops55h 40m

$761

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

10:00 am-11:25 am

3 stops58h 25m

$991

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:00 am-11:25 am

3 stops58h 25m

$992

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:00 am-10:40 am

3 stops57h 40m

$998

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

12:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,004

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Deals found on 8/17

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to KMG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kunming. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kunming at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern from San Francisco to Kunming. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
106 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.
China Southern
7.6
Good
106 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
106 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.
Air China
7.3
Good
95 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
106 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
160 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
106 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Kunming is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $767 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Southern, starting at $847 and $914 round-trip. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kunming

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$767Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$914Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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