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 $1,245 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Air China, starting at $1,384 and $1,602 round-trip. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kunming one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $792. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kunming for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kunming flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

When booking a flight from San Francisco to Kunming, you may want to consider flying on Air China, China Southern or China Eastern as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kunming?

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Kunming on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 2% on flights from San Francisco to Kunming compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $788. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $788.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kunming from San Francisco. Prices for January average $1,353 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $788. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 48% on your journey compared to booking in December

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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.

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Round-trip from	$1,143 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$489 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$1,267

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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 abril 30, 2025.

lun. 5/1212:00 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern

mar. 5/2710:05 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops32h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/29

$941

lun. 5/1212:00 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/275:40 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,026

jue. 6/1212:35 amSFO - KMG

1 stop22h 25mChina Southern

vie. 6/2010:45 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop36h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 4/29

$1,384

jue. 7/106:50 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops29h 55mAir China

mar. 7/2912:50 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop36h 40mAir China

Deal found 4/29

$1,602

vie. 6/1311:30 amSFO - KMG

1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines

jue. 6/193:00 amKMG - SFO

1 stop21h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$2,740

vie. 6/610:40 amSFO - KMG

1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines

dom. 6/227:00 amKMG - SFO

1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$5,447

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lun. 5/2610:15 amSFO - KMG

2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

lun. 6/210:45 amKMG - SFO

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,143

lun. 5/2612:00 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop21h 35mChina Eastern

lun. 6/29:25 amKMG - SFO

3 stops47h 23mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/28

$1,245

jue. 6/1212:35 amSFO - KMG

1 stop22h 25mChina Southern

vie. 6/2010:45 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop36h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 4/29

$1,384

jue. 7/106:50 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops29h 55mAir China

mar. 7/2912:50 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop36h 40mAir China

Deal found 4/29

$1,602

lun. 5/2611:30 amSFO - KMG

1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines

dom. 6/13:00 amKMG - SFO

1 stop21h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$2,131

vie. 6/610:40 amSFO - KMG

1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines

dom. 6/227:00 amKMG - SFO

1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$5,447

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lun. 5/1212:00 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern

mar. 5/2710:05 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops32h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/29

$941

lun. 5/1212:00 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/275:40 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,026

One-way flights from San Francisco to Kunming
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mar. 5/2710:15 amSFO - KMG

3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$489

sáb. 5/1012:00 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/29

$792

mar. 5/2712:35 amSFO - KMG

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 4/28

$877

sáb. 5/101:00 pmSFO - KMG

3 stops38h 40mAir China

Deal found 4/29

$1,170

jue. 6/1210:05 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$2,940

vie. 5/2310:40 amSFO - KMG

1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$3,370

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SFOKMG

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

12:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 5/27

10:05 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$941

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

12:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 5/27

5:40 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,026

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

jue. 6/12

12:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 6/20

10:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$1,384

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

jue. 7/10

6:50 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 7/29

12:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,602

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

vie. 6/13

11:30 am-2:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Kunming Changshui

jue. 6/19

3:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

$2,740

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

vie. 6/6

10:40 am-1:50 am

1 stop24h 10m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 6/22

7:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$5,447

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

sáb. 8/9

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$498

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

sáb. 8/9

8:24 am-10:10 pm

2 stops22h 46m

$582

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

sáb. 8/9

8:55 am-4:55 pm

3 stops41h 00m

$764

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

sáb. 5/10

1:00 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops38h 40m

$1,170

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kunming flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kunming flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kunming flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Kunming flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kunming is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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.

Rainfall in Kunming 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

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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

China Southern

7.5

Good

96 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

China Eastern

7.1

Good

148 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

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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 $1,245 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Air China, starting at $1,384 and $1,602 round-trip. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kunming one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $792. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kunming for a low price.
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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$773	Average$1,255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Air China	Cheapest$847	Average$1,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
China Southern	Cheapest$1,165	Average$1,672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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