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$542+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — KMG
avr. 20 — avr. 271
dim. 4/20
dim. 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,369
(Air China)
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 15, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/17:25 pmSAN - KMG
2 stops25h 10mAir China
lun. 5/53:15 pmKMG - SAN
2 stops23h 44mAir China
Deal found 4/15$1,369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/18:00 amSAN - KMG
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/511:30 pmKMG - SAN
3 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,536
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
jeu. 5/16:15 amSAN - KMG
2 stops38h 25mChina Eastern
lun. 5/54:25 pmKMG - SAN
3 stops39h 27mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/15$1,557

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

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Kunming

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoKunming

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

jeu. 5/1

7:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 10m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 5/5

3:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,369

San DiegoKunming

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

jeu. 5/1

8:00 am-12:50 am

3 stops25h 50m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 5/5

11:30 pm-7:54 pm

3 stops35h 24m

$1,536

San DiegoKunming

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

jeu. 5/1

6:15 am-11:40 am

2 stops38h 25m

Kunming Changshui

lun. 5/5

4:25 pm-4:52 pm

3 stops39h 27m

$1,557

San DiegoKunming

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

mar. 4/22

7:45 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$542

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Deals found on 4/15

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Kunming

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Kunming in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Kunming flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Kunming flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Kunming flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Kunming flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Kunming

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 avril 15, 2025.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
143 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
143 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
143 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.

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