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$409+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KMG
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Riverside to Kunming Changshui are usually found in January or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riverside (R1V) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$555
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$409
(Gurufare)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$950
From Riverside to Kunming Changshui
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/219:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops43h 25mSichuan Airlines
Sun 3/911:50 amKMG - LAX
1 stop23h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$555
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:30 amLAX - KMG
2 stops41h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 3/98:00 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$657
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2310:30 pmLAX - KMG
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2712:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$721
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/2311:45 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop20h 10mXiamenAir
Thu 3/2712:50 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop22h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/20$756
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/2110:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Sun 3/93:00 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$828
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:40 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 5/203:00 amKMG - LAX
1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,003
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/219:00 pmLAX - KMG
1 stop26h 20mAir China
Sun 2/97:15 pmKMG - LAX
1 stop39h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,043

Find flights from Riverside to Kunming within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

9:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops43h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/9

11:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$555

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

11:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/9

8:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop29h 05m

$657

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

10:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 3/27

12:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$721

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

11:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 3/27

12:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$756

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

10:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Sun 3/9

3:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$828

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

11:40 pm-2:00 am

1 stop35h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/20

3:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,003

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

11:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$409

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

11:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

$413

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

11:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$474

Los AngelesKunming

LAX - KMG

LAXKMG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

12:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$503

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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to Kunming

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riverside to Kunming including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riverside to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Kunming. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside to Kunming, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 January 21, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside 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 Riverside?

    Kunming Changshui (KMG), located 14.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Riverside to Kunming. 5 airlines have flights to Kunming Changshui from Riverside on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riverside to Kunming Changshui should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Riverside per day.

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

    $409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Southern, with prices starting from $413 and $474, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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 Riverside to Kunming

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$791Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$910Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$940Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$1,224Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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