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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kunming (KMG) from $610

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — KMG
Apr 24 — May 11
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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 Tuesday 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kunming (SFO - 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 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Kunming

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between San Francisco and Kunming. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced China Eastern flights heading from San Francisco to Kunming. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 5/38:25 amSFO - KMG
2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 5/294:05 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,341
Fri 5/38:25 amSFO - KMG
3 stops39h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 5/2910:00 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops35h 28mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,424
Thu 5/2312:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops20h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 6/55:00 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,450
Sat 9/2812:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 10/14:10 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops37h 33mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,465
Thu 5/2312:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops20h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 6/56:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops29h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,472
Thu 5/238:20 amSFO - KMG
3 stops24h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 6/54:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops31h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,830
Thu 5/238:20 amSFO - KMG
3 stops24h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 6/58:25 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops27h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$2,342
Sun 6/236:30 amSFO - KMG
3 stops45h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 8/57:35 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/17$2,589
Sat 6/812:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 8/1011:50 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops48h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$2,779

Cheap China Southern flights from San Francisco to Kunming

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between San Francisco and Kunming. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on China Southern flights from San Francisco to Kunming. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Wed 5/299:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,395
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/199:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,400
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/1910:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,454
Sat 6/2212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Mon 8/510:45 amKMG - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$2,279
Sat 6/2212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Mon 8/59:20 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop38h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$2,360
Sat 6/2212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop25h 00mChina Southern
Mon 8/51:20 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops21h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 4/17$2,719

Cheap San Francisco to Kunming flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Kunming specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Prices were last updated on April 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Kunming in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 5/38:25 amSFO - KMG
2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 5/294:05 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,341
Thu 5/212:50 amSFO - KMG
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/197:20 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,351
Thu 5/21:05 amSFO - KMG
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/197:20 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,354
Thu 5/212:15 amSFO - KMG
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/199:30 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,374
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Wed 5/299:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,395
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/199:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,400
Fri 5/38:25 amSFO - KMG
3 stops39h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 5/2910:00 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops35h 28mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,424
Thu 5/2312:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops20h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 6/55:00 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,450
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/1910:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,454

San Francisco to Kunming 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Kunming in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Kunming in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 5/38:25 amSFO - KMG
2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 5/294:05 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,341
Thu 5/212:50 amSFO - KMG
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/197:20 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,351
Thu 5/21:05 amSFO - KMG
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/197:20 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,354
Thu 5/212:15 amSFO - KMG
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/199:30 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,374
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Wed 5/299:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,395
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/199:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,400
Fri 5/38:25 amSFO - KMG
3 stops39h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 5/2910:00 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops35h 28mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,424
Thu 5/2312:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops20h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 6/55:00 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/18$1,450
Thu 5/212:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/1910:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/18$1,454

One-way flights to Kunming from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Kunming. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Kunming. Those needing a return flight from San Francisco to Kunming can use the search form above.
Sun 5/512:50 amSFO - KMG
3 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$610
Sun 5/512:50 amSFO - KMG
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$630
Tue 5/712:50 amSFO - KMG
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$642
Mon 5/612:15 amSFO - KMG
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$644
Wed 5/812:50 amSFO - KMG
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$649
Wed 5/81:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$651
Mon 5/612:15 amSFO - KMG
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$661
Tue 5/71:45 amSFO - KMG
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$674
Thu 5/912:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$729

Find flights from San Francisco to Kunming within your budget

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 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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$1,341 - $2,693

Route

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Return

Price

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 5/3

2 stops34h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 5/29

2 stops32h 00m

$1,341

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

2 stops25h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/19

2 stops34h 35m

$1,351

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

3 stops27h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/19

2 stops34h 35m

$1,354

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

3 stops33h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/19

3 stops32h 25m

$1,374

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

1 stop28h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 5/29

1 stop37h 40m

$1,395

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

1 stop25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/19

1 stop37h 40m

$1,400

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 5/3

3 stops39h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 5/29

2 stops35h 28m

$1,424

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 9/28

1 stop21h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/1

1 stop27h 40m

$2,169

San FranciscoKunming Changshui

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 5/3

1 stop47h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/28

1 stop21h 35m

$2,693

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Deals found on 4/18

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kunming. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kunming flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.
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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 April 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Kunming, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, China Southern and Air China. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
599 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Air China
7.0
Good
515 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Kunming for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Kunming for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just $1,341, but on average you can expect to pay $1,580.

  • 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 $807. 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 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 does SFO to KMG mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Kunming Changshui Airport (KMG). Codes like Kunming Changshui Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kunming that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Kunming flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Kunming with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Kunming flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kunming that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Kunming flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Kunming flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Kunming flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/18.

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