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Cheap flights from California to Kunming from $394

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China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 11:30 pmLAX-KMG
33h 30m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:35 pm - 6:30 pmKMG-LAX
35h 55m1 stop
$671China Southern
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Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Jan 15
Air China Logo
8:55 pm - 3:20 pmLAX-KMG
26h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
1:15 pm - 6:00 pmKMG-LAX
20h 45m1 stop
$696Air China
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Jan 13
XiamenAir Logo
11:55 pm - 6:50 pmLAX-KMG
27h 55m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 7:00 pmKMG-LAX
38h 50m2 stops
$711XiamenAir
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 8
XiamenAir Logo
11:55 pm - 7:05 pmLAX-KMG
28h 10m2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
8:10 pm - 7:00 pmKMG-LAX
38h 50m2 stops
$720XiamenAir
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 2:10 pmLAX-KMG
34h 40m1 stop
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7:10 am - 9:05 amKMG-LAX
17h 55m1 stop
$746Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 11:40 pmLAX-KMG
20h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 9:05 amKMG-LAX
30h 55m2 stops
$845Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
Korean Air Logo
10:50 am - 10:45 pmLAX-KMG
19h 55m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:55 pm - 1:40 pmKMG-LAX
29h 45m1 stop
$895Korean Air
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Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:40 pmSFO-KMG
19h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:05 am - 9:00 amKMG-SFO
16h 55m2 stops
$906China Eastern
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Korean Air Logo
11:40 am - 10:45 pmSFO-KMG
19h 05m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:55 pm - 9:30 amKMG-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$917Korean Air
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 30
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 3:15 pmSFO-KMG
35h 15m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:05 am - 9:00 amKMG-SFO
16h 55m2 stops
$919China Eastern
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15

Air China flights from California to Kunming

Our best Air China deals on California to Kunming flight tickets
Air China
Nov 25
LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles
26h 25m
1 stop
KMG3:20 pmKunming Changshui
Jan 13
KMG1:15 pmKunming Changshui
20h 45m
1 stop
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
$696
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Air China
Nov 25
LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles
30h 05m
1 stop
KMG7:00 pmKunming Changshui
Jan 12
KMG8:05 pmKunming Changshui
37h 55m
1 stop
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
$735
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Air China
Oct 23
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
25h 20m
1 stop
KMG3:45 pmKunming Changshui
Nov 8
KMG1:00 pmKunming Changshui
37h 00m
1 stop
LAX10:00 amLos Angeles
$791
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Korean Air flights from California to Kunming

Our best Korean Air deals on California to Kunming flight tickets
Korean Air
Feb 26
LAX10:50 amLos Angeles
19h 55m
1 stop
KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui
Mar 2
KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui
29h 45m
1 stop
LAX1:40 pmLos Angeles
$895
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Korean Air
Nov 4
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
19h 05m
1 stop
KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui
Nov 30
KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$917
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Korean Air
Nov 25
LAX10:50 amLos Angeles
19h 55m
1 stop
KMG10:45 pmKunming Changshui
Jan 11
KMG11:55 pmKunming Changshui
24h 35m
1 stop
LAX8:30 amLos Angeles
$950
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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 September 25, 2025.
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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

10:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 1/15

10:35 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$671

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

8:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 1/13

1:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$696

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/8

8:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$711

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:55 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/8

8:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$720

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/8

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$746

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

11:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 1/31

6:10 pm-9:05 am

2 stops30h 55m

$845

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

10:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 3/2

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$895

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

12:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/15

8:05 am-9:00 am

2 stops16h 55m

$906

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 11/30

11:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$917

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

12:00 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 11/15

8:05 am-9:00 am

2 stops16h 55m

$919

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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 $1,066 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.

Can stopping save me money on California to Kunming flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Kunming flight.

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  • 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
7.8
20 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $625Free CancellationRating
7.2
166 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $793Free CancellationRating
7.5
113 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $847Free CancellationRating
7.3
108 reviews
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