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$419+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KMG
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 26, 2025.

This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 05mKorean Air
Wed 12/1011:55 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop25h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 11/24$694
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:35 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops31h 55mChina Southern
Wed 12/108:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops39h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 11/24$845
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:25 amSFO - KMG
3 stops40h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 12/107:10 amKMG - SFO
2 stops26h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/24$969
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 11/277:30 amSFO - KMG
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/101:05 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops47h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,267

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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$735
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$419
(Air China)

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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

Tue 2/3

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/18

11:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$735

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$805

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$809

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

5:55 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/18

11:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$839

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

8:25 am-1:05 am

2 stops24h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/18

7:10 am-3:03 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$896

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$423

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$432

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$432

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$432

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$432

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Deals found on 11/26

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kunming

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 November 26, 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 25% 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 November 26, 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
119 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

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
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

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
178 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

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
126 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

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?

    Korean Air and China Southern can get you from San Francisco to Kunming in just under 19h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 50m. 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 $622 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 45% 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$622Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$793Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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