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$307+ Cheap flights from California to Kunming (KMG)

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LAX — KMG
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$574
(Expedia)

One-way from

$366
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$730
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/3011:15 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop32h 00mSichuan Airlines
mar. 5/207:45 amKMG - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$681
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mar. 4/110:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop24h 40mAir China
lun. 5/197:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop38h 10mAir China
Deal found 2/19$737
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mié. 4/212:30 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
dom. 4/207:20 amKMG - LAX
1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$754
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/610:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop28h 10mXiamenAir
dom. 3/912:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/20$769
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mié. 4/212:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/206:10 pmKMG - LAX
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$789
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mié. 4/211:50 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
dom. 5/182:40 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop20h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$860
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lun. 4/78:30 amBUR - KMG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/147:20 amKMG - BUR
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,034
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jue. 3/207:48 amSAN - KMG
2 stops24h 07mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/277:30 amKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,153
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sáb. 3/110:05 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop59h 55mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 3/83:00 amKMG - LAX
1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,406
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vie. 5/3012:20 amSFO - KMG
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 7/1912:50 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,494
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jue. 7/1012:35 amSFO - KMG
2 stops25h 00mChina Southern
lun. 8/42:40 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops20h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/20$1,660
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vie. 7/1111:30 amSFO - KMG
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 8/23:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop21h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,879

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Kunming

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

dom. 3/30

11:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 5/18

7:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$681

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mar. 4/1

10:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 5/19

7:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$737

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mié. 4/2

12:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 4/20

7:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 45m

$754

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

jue. 3/6

10:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 3/9

12:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$769

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mié. 4/2

12:30 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 4/20

6:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 55m

$789

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

mié. 4/2

11:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Kunming Changshui

dom. 5/18

2:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$860

BurbankKunming

BUR - KMG

BURKMG

Burbank Bob Hope

lun. 4/7

8:30 am-11:25 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 4/14

7:20 am-8:54 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,034

San DiegoKunming

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

jue. 3/20

7:48 am-10:55 pm

2 stops24h 07m

Kunming Changshui

jue. 3/27

7:30 am-3:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,153

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

vie. 5/30

12:20 am-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Kunming Changshui

sáb. 7/19

12:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$1,494

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

jue. 7/10

12:35 am-4:35 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 8/4

2:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$1,660

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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

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 febrero 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Singapore Airlines 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

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 $366 on XiamenAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $427 and China Eastern from $472 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Kunming Changshui or Ontario - 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.

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

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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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$555Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$730Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
XiamenAirCheapest$767Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$1,224Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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