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$410+ Cheap flights from California to Kunming (KMG)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
abr. 7 — abr. 141
lun. 4/7
lun. 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$732
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$410
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,002
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Cheapest flights from California to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/211:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop31h 55mSichuan Airlines
dom. 5/117:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/1$732
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dom. 4/612:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop19h 05mChina Eastern
dom. 4/1310:05 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1$887
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lun. 4/2811:25 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop23h 35mAir China
dom. 5/117:55 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop39h 15mAir China
Deal found 4/1$939
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/2811:50 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops28h 15mChina Southern
dom. 5/115:40 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$948
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jue. 5/112:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern
jue. 5/87:20 amKMG - SFO
2 stops22h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1$997
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mar. 10/711:55 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop27h 55mXiamenAir
mar. 11/185:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/1$1,012
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jue. 11/611:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/209:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,029
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jue. 5/112:05 amLAX - KMG
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/117:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,039
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mié. 5/71:00 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop21h 50mAir China
sáb. 6/77:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop18h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/1$1,084
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jue. 8/2111:40 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
mar. 9/23:00 amKMG - LAX
1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,104
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mar. 5/612:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
vie. 6/610:45 pmKMG - SFO
1 stop36h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$1,185
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dom. 5/410:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/1511:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,449

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kunming that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Kunming

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

vie. 5/2

11:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 5/11

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$732

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/12

12:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Kunming Changshui

vie. 5/23

10:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$929

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 4/28

11:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 5/11

7:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$939

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

lun. 4/28

11:50 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 5/11

5:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$948

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

jue. 5/1

12:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Kunming Changshui

jue. 5/8

7:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$997

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 8/21

11:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Kunming Changshui

jue. 9/4

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,038

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 5/1

12:05 am-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 5/11

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,039

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

jue. 5/1

12:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Kunming Changshui

jue. 5/8

7:20 am-5:48 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$1,046

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

1:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Kunming Changshui

sáb. 6/7

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,084

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 8/21

11:40 pm-2:00 am

1 stop35h 20m

Kunming Changshui

mar. 9/2

3:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,104

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to KMG?

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Rainfall in Kunming by month

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

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

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

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 abril 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and Delta 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $410 on Sichuan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include XiamenAir from $458 and Air China from $470 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Kunming Changshui or San Diego - Kunming Changshui, Los Angeles - Kunming Changshui is the most popular route 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$555Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$730Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$765Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$1,191Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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