How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

China Southern, China Eastern, and Korean Air can get you from San Francisco to Kunming in just under 19h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. 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 43% 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 $366. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kunming for a low price.

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.

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).

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 China Southern, China Eastern or Air China as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

$432+ Flights from San Francisco to Kunming

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Kunming with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming

Best flights from San Francisco to Kunming
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Thu 1/2911:35 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops23h 25mChina Southern

Tue 2/104:05 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop19h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 12/25

$718

Thu 1/812:00 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops35h 05mChina Eastern

Sun 1/254:20 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops32h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/26

$735

Thu 1/811:40 amSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 05mKorean Air

Mon 1/2611:55 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop25h 35mKorean Air

Deal found 12/24

$735

Sat 1/2411:35 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop23h 25mChina Southern

Sat 1/316:40 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 12/25

$724

Thu 1/812:00 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops35h 05mChina Eastern

Mon 1/267:10 amKMG - SFO

1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/26

$735

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Kunming
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming. Data last updated December 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/811:40 amSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 05mKorean Air

Mon 1/2611:55 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop25h 35mKorean Air

Deal found 12/25

$735

Thu 1/812:00 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern

Sun 1/256:10 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops30h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/25

$739

Thu 1/811:35 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops44h 20mChina Southern

Mon 1/2610:35 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop37h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 12/24

$751

Thu 1/812:00 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops35h 05mChina Eastern

Mon 1/269:45 amKMG - SFO

3 stops45h 23mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/25

$827

Thu 1/811:35 pmSFO - KMG

3 stops41h 35mChina Southern

Sun 1/2510:35 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops37h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 12/24

$837

Sat 1/2411:35 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop23h 25mChina Southern

Sat 1/316:40 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 12/25

$724

Sat 1/2412:00 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops37h 05mChina Eastern

Sat 1/316:10 pmKMG - SFO

3 stops36h 58mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/25

$841

Thu 1/2911:35 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop32h 00mChina Southern

Tue 2/106:40 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 12/25

$718

One-way flights from San Francisco to Kunming
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Kunming. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Tue 3/1712:40 pmSFO - KMG

1 stop19h 05mKorean Air

Deal found 12/24

$432

Thu 3/1912:35 amSFO - KMG

2 stops23h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 12/24

$478

Tue 3/179:00 amSFO - KMG

3 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$483

Sun 3/228:09 pmSFO - KMG

3 stops55h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$485

Mon 3/234:40 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$499

Wed 3/181:43 pmSFO - KMG

3 stops39h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$506

Sat 3/218:59 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops34h 46mKorean Air

Deal found 12/24

$515

Thu 3/198:55 amSFO - KMG

2 stops38h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/24

$531

Fri 3/203:30 pmSFO - KMG

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$534

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$718 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$432 (Korean Air)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,321

Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Kunming Changshui flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Kunming Changshui flights.

Search Deals

From San Francisco to Kunming Changshui

Search Deals

One-way flight from San Francisco to Kunming Changshui

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($379 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kunming that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

11:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 2/10

4:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$718

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

11:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 1/31

6:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$724

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

12:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 1/25

4:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops32h 40m

$735

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$735

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

12:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 1/26

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$735

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

12:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$432

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

12:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$432

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

12:35 am-11:35 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$478

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

9:00 am-10:40 am

3 stops58h 40m

$483

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

8:09 pm-6:45 pm

3 stops55h 36m

$485

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/24

Showing 1-10 of 15 results

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kunming

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kunming

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kunming from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

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

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

123 reviews

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

123 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

123 reviews

Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

China Eastern

7.2

Good

183 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

123 reviews

Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Air China

7.2

Good

132 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

123 reviews

Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kunming?
China Southern, China Eastern, and Korean Air can get you from San Francisco to Kunming in just under 19h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. 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 43% 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 $366. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Southern, 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Kunming

Los Angeles to Kunming flights

San Jose to Kunming flights

Las Vegas to Kunming flights

San Diego to Kunming flights

Burbank to Kunming flights

San Francisco to Dali flights

Oakland to Kunming flights

Los Angeles to Lijiang flights

San Francisco to Lijiang flights

San Jose to Lijiang flights

Long Beach to Kunming flights

Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$622	Average$1,002	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
China Southern	Cheapest$793	Average$1,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air China	Cheapest$847	Average$1,255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$432+ 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Kunming with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming

Best flights from San Francisco to KunmingDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kunming that are best for you.

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kunming

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 December.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kunming

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kunming from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Kunming

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Best flights from San Francisco to Kunming
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.