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 $442 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Korean Air from $474 and China Eastern from $516 one-way.

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 $358). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kunming to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kunming to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kunming to San Francisco?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 24%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KMG to SFO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kunming to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kunming to San Francisco.

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

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Fri 9/1210:45 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop36h 55mChina Southern

Thu 9/1812:35 amSFO - KMG

1 stop32h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 7/29

$803

Fri 9/126:55 amKMG - SFO

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/193:30 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$844

Fri 9/1212:15 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops35h 50mChina Eastern

Fri 9/198:55 amSFO - KMG

3 stops41h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/29

$1,071

Fri 9/1211:30 amKMG - SFO

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/1910:35 amSFO - KMG

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,166

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Fri 9/1210:45 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop36h 55mChina Southern

Thu 9/1812:35 amSFO - KMG

1 stop32h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 7/29

$803

Fri 9/126:55 amKMG - SFO

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/193:30 pmSFO - KMG

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$844

Fri 9/1212:15 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops35h 50mChina Eastern

Fri 9/198:55 amSFO - KMG

3 stops41h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/29

$1,071

Fri 9/1211:30 amKMG - SFO

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/1910:35 amSFO - KMG

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,166

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Sun 10/55:40 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops41h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 7/29

$442

Wed 9/1011:30 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop26h 10mKorean Air

Deal found 7/29

$474

Tue 9/910:45 pmKMG - SFO

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$492

Sun 10/510:05 pmKMG - SFO

1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/30

$516

Tue 10/71:45 pmKMG - SFO

3 stops35h 45mAir China

Deal found 7/30

$702

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Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/12

10:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$803

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/12

6:55 am-1:00 pm

2 stops21h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

3:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$844

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/12

12:15 pm-9:05 am

2 stops35h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

8:55 am-5:05 pm

3 stops41h 10m

$1,071

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/12

11:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

10:35 am-1:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

$1,166

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/5

5:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$442

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Wed 9/10

11:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$474

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Tue 9/9

10:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$492

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/5

10:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$516

KunmingSan Francisco

KMG - SFO

KMGSFO

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/7

1:45 pm-10:30 am

3 stops35h 45m

$702

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kunming to San Francisco, such as Korean Air, China Southern, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Air China

7.3

Good

93 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

158 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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 $442 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Korean Air from $474 and China Eastern from $516 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?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kunming to San Francisco.
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 $358). 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

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China Southern	Cheapest$772	Average$852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

Best time to book a flight from Kunming to San Francisco

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kunming to San Francisco, such as Korean Air, China Southern, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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

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

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