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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kunming (KMG) from $1,970

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SAN — KMG
May 21 — May 281
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Kunming (KMG). 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 May 16, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,227
From San Diego to Kunming Changshui
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Kunming (SAN - KMG)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Kunming as you normally would.

Cheap Air China flights from San Diego to Kunming

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air China for the route between San Diego and Kunming. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Air China flights traveling from San Diego to Kunming. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 10/210:35 amSAN - KMG
2 stops41h 05mAir China
Sun 10/67:45 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops43h 14mAir China
Deal found 5/14$1,970
Mon 6/248:35 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Mon 7/153:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,543
Thu 6/278:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mAir China
Mon 7/153:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,550
Mon 6/248:35 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Fri 7/193:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,559
Thu 6/278:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mAir China
Fri 7/193:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,566
Sun 6/2311:01 amSAN - KMG
2 stops23h 49mAir China
Mon 7/153:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,647
Mon 6/248:35 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Thu 7/183:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,727
Sun 6/2311:01 amSAN - KMG
2 stops23h 49mAir China
Wed 7/177:00 amKMG - SAN
2 stops22h 55mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,730
Thu 6/278:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mAir China
Sun 7/147:00 amKMG - SAN
2 stops25h 52mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,734

Cheap China Eastern flights from San Diego to Kunming

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between San Diego and Kunming. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on China Eastern flights from San Diego to Kunming. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/1711:20 pmKMG - SAN
3 stops57h 16mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,981
Wed 10/26:15 amSAN - KMG
3 stops41h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 10/612:05 pmKMG - SAN
3 stops44h 08mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$2,129
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops36h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 7/177:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops25h 01mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$2,193
Tue 6/256:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops25h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/177:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops25h 01mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$2,217

Cheap San Diego to Kunming flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Kunming specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Kunming in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/1711:20 pmKMG - SAN
3 stops57h 16mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,981
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops36h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 7/177:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops25h 01mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$2,193
Tue 6/256:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops25h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/177:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops25h 01mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$2,217
Fri 6/288:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/193:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,338
Sat 6/298:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/193:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,344
Fri 6/288:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/153:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,515
Sat 6/298:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/2010:10 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops34h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,521
Mon 6/248:35 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Mon 7/153:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,543
Thu 6/278:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mAir China
Mon 7/153:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 34mAir China
Deal found 5/14$2,550

San Diego to Kunming 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Kunming in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Kunming in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 10/210:35 amSAN - KMG
2 stops41h 05mAir China
Sun 10/67:45 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops43h 14mAir China
Deal found 5/14$1,970
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/1711:20 pmKMG - SAN
3 stops57h 16mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$1,981
Wed 10/26:15 amSAN - KMG
3 stops41h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 10/69:25 amKMG - SAN
3 stops46h 48mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$2,129
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops36h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 7/177:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops25h 01mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$2,193
Tue 6/256:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops25h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/177:35 amKMG - SAN
2 stops25h 01mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/14$2,217
Fri 6/288:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/193:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,338
Sat 6/298:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/193:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,344
Fri 6/288:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/153:20 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,515
Sat 6/298:39 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/2010:10 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops34h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,521

Find flights from San Diego to Kunming within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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$1,970 - $2,543

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Wed 10/2

2 stops41h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/6

2 stops43h 14m

$1,970

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Wed 6/26

2 stops27h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 7/17

3 stops57h 16m

$1,981

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Wed 10/2

3 stops41h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 10/6

3 stops44h 08m

$2,129

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Wed 6/26

2 stops36h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 7/17

2 stops25h 01m

$2,193

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Tue 6/25

2 stops25h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 7/17

2 stops25h 01m

$2,217

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Fri 6/28

2 stops24h 06m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 7/19

2 stops23h 24m

$2,338

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Sat 6/29

2 stops38h 11m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 7/19

2 stops23h 24m

$2,344

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Fri 6/28

2 stops24h 06m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 7/15

2 stops23h 24m

$2,515

San DiegoKunming Changshui

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Mon 6/24

2 stops24h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 7/15

2 stops23h 34m

$2,543

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Deals found on 5/14

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Kunming. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Kunming flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kunming by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Kunming by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Kunming is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,248. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

KMG

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kunming. 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 Kunming. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China and China Eastern from San Diego to Kunming by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
507 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
507 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
507 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Air China
6.9
Okay
427 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
507 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Kunming for under $2,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Kunming for under $2,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air China for just $1,970, but on average you can expect to pay $2,461.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Kunming round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Kunming is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,970 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at $1,981.

  • What does SAN to KMG mean?

    San Diego Airport is SAN and Kunming Changshui Airport is KMG. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Kunming that include extra baggage allowance?

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

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Kunming that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Kunming offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Kunming?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Kunming flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Kunming flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Kunming flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/14.

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