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$534+ Cheap flights from Kunming (KMG) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KMG — SFO
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kunming to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kunming (KMG) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,492
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$534
(Kiwi.com)
From Kunming Changshui to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Kunming to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kunming to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 6/167:25 amKMG - SFO
2 stops28h 05mChina Southern
lun. 7/214:25 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops33h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$911
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/1610:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops51h 15mAir China
lun. 7/216:50 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops28h 10mAir China
Deal found 6/12$1,074
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/1611:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/2110:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,082
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
lun. 6/167:10 amKMG - SFO
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
lun. 7/218:55 amSFO - KMG
2 stops24h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/12$1,083
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 7/257:40 amKMG - SFO
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 8/1412:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,492
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 7/243:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop45h 40mSingapore Airlines
ven. 8/1511:30 amSFO - KMG
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,448

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

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Kunming

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

ven. 7/25

7:40 am-8:35 pm

2 stops27h 55m

San Francisco

jeu. 8/14

12:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,492

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

ven. 7/25

2:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

ven. 8/15

8:55 am-12:35 am

2 stops24h 40m

$1,601

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

ven. 7/25

10:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

San Francisco

jeu. 8/14

12:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,677

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

jeu. 7/24

3:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop45h 40m

San Francisco

ven. 8/15

11:30 am-2:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$2,448

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

sam. 8/23

12:00 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$534

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

sam. 8/23

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$1,031

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

sam. 7/12

5:40 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,278

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

jeu. 8/14

3:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

$1,467

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Deals found on 6/12

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Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated juin 12, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kunming to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,031 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $1,278 and Singapore Airlines from $1,467 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kunming to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kunming to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kunming to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kunming to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Kunming to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Kunming to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kunming to San Francisco. 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 juin 12, 2025.
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China SouthernCheapest$772Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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