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$490+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KMG
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$783
(oojo)

One-way from

$490
(Korean Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$894
From San Francisco to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/511:45 amSFO - KMG
1 stop41h 20mAir China
Wed 11/126:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Deal found 9/14$783
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:09 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1210:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$839
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/138:20 amSFO - KMG
3 stops41h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 10/207:10 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/13$880
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1212:45 amSFO - KMG
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/206:55 amKMG - SFO
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,074

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San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

11:45 am-9:05 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/12

6:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

$783

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

5:09 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 11/12

10:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$839

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

8:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/20

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$880

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/23

11:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$895

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

6:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/23

11:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$999

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$490

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

7:30 am-12:20 am

2 stops24h 50m

$618

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

8:25 am-3:15 pm

3 stops38h 50m

$799

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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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, China Eastern, and Air China 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
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

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

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

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
165 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

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
7.2
Good
99 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

    Air China and China Eastern can get you from San Francisco to Kunming in just under 23h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 05m. San Francisco and Kunming are separated by a distance of 7195 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $625 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Air China, starting at $793 and $847 round-trip. These flights start at 47% 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$625Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$793Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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