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$373+ Cheap flights from California to Kunming (KMG)

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LAX — KMG
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Sun 11/249:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop43h 25mSichuan Airlines
Sat 12/2810:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop36h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/20$883
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Sun 11/249:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/283:20 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,116
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Thu 11/2110:45 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops26h 55mXiamenAir
Thu 12/1212:30 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/20$1,208
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Sun 11/2410:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Sat 12/284:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/20$1,213
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Sun 11/241:20 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops40h 35mAir China
Sat 12/288:20 amKMG - LAX
2 stops42h 00mAir China
Deal found 11/20$1,293
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Fri 12/274:25 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops26h 10mChina Southern
Wed 1/810:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop37h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/21$1,677
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Fri 11/2211:30 amLAX - KMG
2 stops37h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 12/294:20 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops32h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/21$1,684
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Fri 12/276:00 amSFO - KMG
2 stops24h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 1/83:20 pmKMG - SFO
3 stops39h 23mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/21$1,797
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Thu 11/211:55 pmONT - KMG
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/128:05 amKMG - ONT
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,359
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Thu 11/2110:05 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop35h 55mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/113:00 amKMG - LAX
1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,762
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Fri 12/2710:55 amSFO - KMG
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/87:35 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$3,688
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Fri 12/279:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop24h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 1/73:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/21$4,269

Find flights from California to Kunming within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

9:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/9

11:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$676

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

3:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 2/19

9:15 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$925

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

11:30 am-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 2/10

7:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

$978

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

10:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Sat 2/8

10:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$989

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

11:30 am-12:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/9

11:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,030

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

11:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/20

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,116

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

8:27 am-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 18m

Kunming Changshui

Wed 3/19

8:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,158

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

9:40 am-2:00 am

1 stop72h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 2/18

3:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop20h 50m

$1,169

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

10:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/9

4:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,245

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

12:45 pm-2:00 am

2 stops45h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 2/9

3:00 am-11:15 am

2 stops24h 15m

$1,273

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Rainfall in Kunming by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Kunming by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern, Air China and China Southern from California to Kunming. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

7.7
Good
122 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

7.3
Good
157 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

7.0
Good
8,238 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from California?

    Located just 14.8 mi from the city center, Kunming Changshui (KMG) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kunming from California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kunming one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $407 on Sichuan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $438 and XiamenAir from $449 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Kunming?

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kunming?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Kunming?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Kunming by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Kunming

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Kunming. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$785Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$885Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
XiamenAirCheapest$891Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$959Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$1,224Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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