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Cheap flights from California to Kunming from $338

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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:25 amSFO-KMG
21h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:10 am - 9:05 amKMG-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$613China Eastern
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Oct 6
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 2:50 pmSFO-KMG
35h 50m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:10 am - 9:05 amKMG-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$615China Eastern
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Oct 6
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 10:25 pmLAX-KMG
32h 10m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 8:45 pmKMG-LAX
28h 00m1 stop
$675Sichuan Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 1:35 pmLAX-KMG
22h 45m1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:55 am - 7:10 pmKMG-LAX
27h 15m1 stop
$764China Southern
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 27
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 10:35 amLAX-KMG
20h 35m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:35 pm - 6:10 pmKMG-LAX
35h 35m1 stop
$790China Southern
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 7:05 pmLAX-KMG
28h 50m2 stops
Sichuan Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 8:45 pmKMG-LAX
28h 00m1 stop
$862Sichuan Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Korean Air Logo
11:50 pm - 10:10 pmLAX-KMG
31h 20m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:55 pm - 9:30 amKMG-LAX
24h 35m1 stop
$865Korean Air
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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12:30 pm - 5:05 pmLAX-KMG
37h 35m2 stops
Logo
4:20 pm - 10:05 amKMG-LAX
32h 45m2 stops
$896
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 27
Logo
12:20 am - 10:25 pmSFO-KMG
31h 05m2 stops
Logo
7:10 am - 9:05 amKMG-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$987
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 6
Korean Air Logo
10:50 pm - 10:45 pmLAS-KMG
31h 55m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:55 pm - 3:10 pmKMG-LAS
31h 15m1 stop
$1,104Korean Air
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Dec 29

Korean Air flights from California to Kunming

Our best Korean Air deals on California to Kunming flight tickets
Korean Air
Oct 15
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
31h 20m
1 stop
KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui
Oct 27
KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui
24h 35m
1 stop
LAX9:30 amLos Angeles
$865
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Korean Air
Nov 3
LAS10:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui
Dec 29
KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui
31h 15m
1 stop
LAS3:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,104
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Korean Air
Sep 18
OAK6:15 amOakland
24h 55m
2 stops
KMG10:10 pmKunming Changshui
Oct 6
KMG11:30 pmKunming Changshui
39h 33m
2 stops
OAK12:03 amOakland
$1,105
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China Eastern flights from California to Kunming

Our best China Eastern deals on California to Kunming flight tickets
China Eastern
Sep 18
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
KMG12:25 amKunming Changshui
Oct 6
KMG7:10 amKunming Changshui
16h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$613
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China Eastern
Sep 18
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
35h 50m
2 stops
KMG2:50 pmKunming Changshui
Oct 6
KMG7:10 amKunming Changshui
16h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$615
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China Eastern
Sep 1
LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles
19h 05m
1 stop
KMG10:35 pmKunming Changshui
Sep 17
KMG6:10 pmKunming Changshui
30h 55m
2 stops
LAX10:05 amLos Angeles
$705
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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 July 31, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/6

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$613

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/6

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$615

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/19

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$675

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

11:50 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/27

6:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$764

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

10:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 11/30

10:35 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$790

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:15 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 9/19

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$862

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

11:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 35m

$865

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/27

4:20 pm-10:05 am

2 stops32h 45m

$896

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

12:20 am-10:25 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 10/6

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$987

Las VegasKunming

LAS - KMG

LASKMG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/3

10:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 12/29

11:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,104

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kunming?

If you’re not able to fly to Kunming in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Kunming during March average around $758.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kunming?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Kunming from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,194. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Kunming on Saturday is $1,772.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kunming?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Kunming flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Kunming in the morning for as low as $1,290. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,757.

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 $1,094 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 $729 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 58% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Kunming flight.

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Best Price Found

$338

Fastest flight time

18h 00m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Kunming

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Kunming from California in the past 72 hours is $338. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Kunming found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $613.
The fastest flight from California to Kunming takes 18h 00m
There are no direct flights from California to Kunming. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Kunming Changshui Airport, San Francisco Airport - Kunming Changshui Airport and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport - Kunming Changshui Airport.
There is 1 airport near Kunming: Kunming Changshui (KMG)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kunming Changshui Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kunming Changshui Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport?

    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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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $553Free CancellationRating
8.0
14 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $692Free CancellationRating
7.2
158 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $765Free CancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $847Free CancellationRating
7.3
93 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $879Free CancellationRating
7.6
104 reviews
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