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Cheap flights from California to Kunming from $369

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China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 11:00 pm
LAX
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KMG
19h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 9:05 am
KMG
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LAX
35h 55m
1 stop
$788China Eastern
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Mar 12
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 5:05 pm
LAX
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KMG
37h 35m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
6:55 am - 10:05 am
KMG
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LAX
18h 10m
1 stop
$847China Eastern
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 5:05 pm
LAX
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KMG
37h 35m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:50 am - 10:05 am
KMG
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LAX
37h 15m
2 stops
$862China Eastern
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:50 am
SFO
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KMG
25h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 9:05 am
KMG
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SFO
33h 35m
1 stop
$920Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
SFO
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KMG
24h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 9:05 am
KMG
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SFO
33h 35m
1 stop
$921Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
XiamenAir Logo
11:55 pm - 6:50 pm
LAX
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KMG
27h 55m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:10 pm - 8:00 pm
KMG
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LAX
22h 50m
1 stop
$956XiamenAir
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:20 pm
SFO
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KMG
28h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:35 pm - 8:40 pm
KMG
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SFO
37h 05m
1 stop
$959China Southern
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 11
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 1:20 pm
LAX
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KMG
22h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:35 pm - 8:00 pm
KMG
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LAX
36h 25m
1 stop
$997China Southern
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 15
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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KMG
22h 50m
1 stop
Air China Logo
2:45 pm - 7:00 pm
KMG
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LAX
19h 15m
1 stop
$1,052Air China
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Air China Logo
10:55 am - 3:45 pm
SAN
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KMG
37h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
10:20 pm - 3:39 pm
KMG
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SAN
32h 19m
2 stops
$1,481Air China
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5

China Eastern flights from California to Kunming

Our best China Eastern deals on California to Kunming flight tickets
China Eastern
Sep 18
LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles
19h 30m
1 stop
KMG11:00 pmKunming Changshui
Mar 12
KMG1:10 pmKunming Changshui
35h 55m
1 stop
LAX9:05 amLos Angeles
$788
China Eastern
Sep 6
LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles
37h 35m
2 stops
KMG5:05 pmKunming Changshui
Sep 10
KMG6:55 amKunming Changshui
18h 10m
1 stop
LAX10:05 amLos Angeles
$847
China Eastern
Sep 6
LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles
37h 35m
2 stops
KMG5:05 pmKunming Changshui
Sep 10
KMG11:50 amKunming Changshui
37h 15m
2 stops
LAX10:05 amLos Angeles
$862

China Southern flights from California to Kunming

Our best China Southern deals on California to Kunming flight tickets
China Southern
Sep 1
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
28h 45m
1 stop
KMG8:20 pmKunming Changshui
Sep 11
KMG10:35 pmKunming Changshui
37h 05m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$959
China Southern
May 2
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
22h 30m
1 stop
KMG1:20 pmKunming Changshui
May 15
KMG10:35 pmKunming Changshui
36h 25m
1 stop
LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles
$997
China Southern
May 2
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
24h 10m
2 stops
KMG3:00 pmKunming Changshui
May 15
KMG2:25 pmKunming Changshui
20h 35m
1 stop
LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles
$1,065

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

12:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 3/12

1:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop35h 55m

$788

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$847

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 9/10

11:50 am-10:05 am

2 stops37h 15m

$862

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

8:00 am-12:50 am

2 stops25h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/11

2:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

$920

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

8:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/11

2:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

$921

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 5/10

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$956

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

12:35 am-8:20 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/11

10:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$959

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:50 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 5/15

10:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$997
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

10:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/12

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,052

San DiegoKunming

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Fri 5/1

10:55 am-3:45 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/5

10:20 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$1,481

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

If you’re not able to fly to Kunming in November, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Kunming during September average around $776.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kunming?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kunming from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kunming for around $970 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kunming from California for as low as $757 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Kunming flight.

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Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Kunming takes 19h 30m
There are no direct flights from California to Kunming. There are no popular flight routes from California to Kunming.
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    The required travel and health documents for your Kunming Changshui Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kunming Changshui Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Kunming

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Rating
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Price
Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $618Free CancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $625Free CancellationRating
7.2
200 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $730Free CancellationRating
7.4
145 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $843Free CancellationRating
7.3
142 reviews
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